Planner, Supply Chain Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the planner, supply chain opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for direct supervision to Health Care Supply Chain Analysts in the areas of procurement, inventory management, and production planning.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Contributing to ensuring that that service level targets (Delivery on Promise, On Time in Full, Order Average Lead Time, Fill rate) are hit for product ranges at an acceptable cost
• Helping to drive Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence activities using Lean/Six sigma methodologies
• Contributing to the company Sales and Operations Planning process
• Ensuring communication of stock replenishment dates to customer facing teams
• Working with the Manufacturing team to support capacity planning
• Experience in a manufacturing supply chain planning environment, or experience working in biological or pharmaceutical manufacturing with a solid understanding of planning issues
• Factory planning
• Supply Network Planning

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for process best practice and technical leadership (through influence not direct reporting) to the organization in supply chain including: S&OP, production planning, material replenishment, plant scheduling, inventory planning, ERP utilization, and distribution resource planning.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Results-driven to effect constant improvement in cycle times, service and inventory turns
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, ) is essential
• Familiarity with enterprise systems and databases
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access
• Preferred proficiency in Excel and Access
• Math skill sufficient to support purchasing function
• Collaborative and teamwork oriented approach to problem solving
• Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand and replenishment processes (MRP & DRP)

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

Previously, I was responsible for strategic direction for the materials / supply chain organization and will develop and execute the overall strategy for materials planning, inventory control, finished goods production scheduling and component production scheduling within assigned Division.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Mastery in using complex data analysis to identify problems or opportunities to improve supply chain performance
• BS/MS in business, supply chain, operations management, economics or engineering preferred
• Experience in an OEM/ODM/CM supply chain
• Experience in delivering results across functions and within a matrix environment
• In depth knowledge of MS Office Applications, including intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel
• Open-minded for challenages and proactively seek for root cause and drives problem solving
• Aligning inventory with Plant objectives and targets to ensure Inventory is optimized
• APICS certification, end-to-end supply chain expertise

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership & coordinates supply planning & review activities, production planning/inventory management and value chain activities for NUSA to ensure departmental, divisional, and company objectives are met.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proven track record of participating in projects and initiatives to deliver process optimization and reduced inventories
• Understanding of supply chain business processes (inventory principles, demand management, forecasting, capacity planning, manufacturing, procurement, logistics)
• Follow up on purchase contract balances and liaise with traders when necessary
• Ensure correct booking of goods receipts in ERP system
• Register and follow up supplier complaints
• Check supplier invoices and ensure necessary corrections if needed
• To be an active member of the manufacturing team by supporting daily stand up meetings
• To manage part planning parameters and apply inventory policy

I would like to submit my application for the planner, supply chain opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for regular weekly, monthly and annual analytical reports regarding Supply Chain Planning performance including but limited to capacity, production output, scheduling efficiency, inventory performance, obsolescence and service.

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

• Professional qualification in either Supply chain or logistics
• Competent in ERP tools ideally Oracle or SAP
• Extremely computer literate with strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong work ethic - an attitude of doing whatever it takes to meet objectives, combined with a willingness to learn new things and contribute quickly to the organization's results
• Inventory Management, Supply Planning, Production Scheduling
• Possess an advanced knowledge and understanding, with progressive development of analytical techniques
• Demonstrated strength leading cross-functional supply S&OP discussions
• Experience managing a large inventory investment supply portfolio