Merchandising Analyst Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for merchandising analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for subject-matter expertise in functional area of Associate Relations related to operational processes and system design in support of functional area policies, testing and implementation.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Assisting Merchandising Director on Pricing all WRTW product categories in the showroom
• Assisting on pricing negotiations
• Pricing Tabulation Analysis, Women’s RTW
• Sku Minimal File creation during campaign (All categories)
• E-mailing Regional Managers with updates on collection and sku cancellations
• E-mailing production teams with daily collection reports during campaign until order deadline
• Cumulating both wholesale and retail sku best sellers in order to allow for fabric buy modifications when possible Liaising with showroom manager on all updates during campaign
• WRTW Product Training Manuals

Please consider me for the merchandising analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for functional support and troubleshooting for production issues by working with the Support Organization in Procurement area.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of standard merchandising principles and processes
• Knowledge of computerized merchandising applications
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and related Microsoft Office products
• Bachelor's in finance/business
• A strategic thinker who is proactive, self-starting, able to work independently, and results oriented
• Fluent with navigating Accounting and Merchandising systems
• Able to work with large amounts of data from various sources
• Functional experience with retail business systems, particularly SAP R/3 Retail, MS Office, Merchandise Planning (JDA/Enterprise Planning), SQL, and APT (Applied Predictive Technology) systems

I would like to submit my application for the merchandising analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for subject-matter expertise in functional area (Health and Welfare Benefits, etc.) related to operational processes and system design in support of functional area policies, testing and implementation.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Look Book Modification
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, BI Tools and statistical analysis methods
• Collaboration with cross-functional international teams, primarily
• Understanding of relationship databases (Access, Oracle)
• Web analytics experience, especially in Ecommerce environment, is preferred
• Intermediate SQL preferred
• Advanced SQL preferred
• Look for opportunities to improve processes and find efficiencies

Please consider me for the merchandising analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for subject-matter expertise in functional area (OD&L, Performance Management, etc.) related to operational processes and system design in support of functional area policies, testing and implementation.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Partner with PC merchandising teams to align product recommendations of key accessories
• Manage campaign and marketing brief calendars to ensure alignment cross-functionally
• Execute as needed tasks such as coupon creation, copy editing, pricing execution
• Revenue Management, Airline Merchandising, Economics preferred
• Enthusiastic and adaptable team player
• Proficient computer skills, to include MS Access, Excel, Visio, Word
• Experience with MS Sharepoint and SAP Business Objects (Preferred)
• Handles confidential information effectively and appropriately

Please consider me for the merchandising analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for financial information and month-end closing support to Power Grids controllers/analysts and other functional area personnel as needed.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and related Microsoft Office products
• Intermediate Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills
• Prior experience in Corporate Retail Analytics or Retail Finance environment
• Analytical mindset and comfortable working with big amounts of data
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with focus on MS Excel and MS Access
• Post-secondary education (finance, economics)
• Previous experience in retail operations and/or merchandising planning preferred
• Very strong communication skills (both written & verbal)