Planner, Demand Cover Letter

Please consider me for the planner, demand opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for the most accurate business forecast using the customers’ demand and supply chain data, Best Practice Customer Planning& Methodology, accurate base and promotional forecasts, Sales tracking & reporting.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Review supply constraints, stock levels and excess inventory with relevant departments and agree action plans to support KPI requirements
• Generating monthly forecast reports
• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders within Marketing, Sales & Commercial and Supply Chain to drive visibility and ownership
• Support the wider initiative of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) by aiming to integrate commercial / market intelligence into supply chain operations
• Identify slow-moving & obsolete parts and challenge the Commercial teams to manage their phase-out
• Proactively identify and implement process, system and data improvements within the Demand
• Planning function in line with strategic company objectives
• Continuously improve systems, processes and procedures relating to inventory management

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the planner, demand position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for insights on process improvement for the Demand Planner and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and performance metrics.

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:

• Able to manipulate, analyse and interpret large datasets
• Experience of using ERP systems
• MPS / MRP / DRP experience would be an advantage
• Able to produce written reports to a high standard
• Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated experience utilizing financial data, statistics, metrics, and trends to evaluate and solve complex business problems
• Experience in supply and demand planning and creating demand forecasts
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc) and Tableau
• Good knowledge and understanding of the commercial and import/export functions

Please consider me for the planner, demand opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for demand planning input to Purchasing and work with counterparts to balance supply and demand to improve availability and Customer Service levels.

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

• Knowledge in BPCS LX
• Knowledge in Manugistics and APICS
• Willingness to work in an office in
• High School Diploma/GED and experience in logistics, demand planning/forecasting, supply planning, or supply chain related areas
• High proficiency working with SAP or similar database application technology
• Ethical and truthful
• Forecasting/planning experience in a high sku, slow movement environment utilizing advanced planning systems such as JDA Demand, SAP/APO, Logility, Oracle Demantra, Manhattan
• Solid understanding of applicable statistical concepts needed to appropriately “tune” forecasts

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

Previously, I was responsible for key demand input on a site level for the Supply Reviews (site demand, risks, opportunities) for all sites in North America.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales and Marketing to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts
• Provide input to the Sales team through use of SKU analysis, penetration analysis, and other reports to develop inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
• Closely coordinate and communicate forecast plans with Production Planning
• Provide SKU analysis to Merchandising team to recommend optimal line size
• Prepare relevant material to facilitate research discussion
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management concepts and principles
• Knowledge of or experience in a Class A manufacturing environment preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of planner, demand. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for the most accurate business forecast using the customers’ demand and supply chain data, Best Practice Customer Planning& Methodology, accurate base and promotional forecasts, Sales LE tracking & reporting.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience working within the Supply Chain field
• Able to work flexible hours and travel internationally
• Familiarity with electronic terminology and electronic components in a field service environment
• Manugistics Demand Planning, SAP, or other Supply Chain planning software experience preferred
• Be tertiary qualified in Business, Commerce or Accounting disciplines
• Fluently in English and Hungarian, spoken and written
• Able to work individually in a complex environment
• Be able to drive change/improvements