Planning Director Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the planning director position.

Previously, I was responsible for input into seasonal line planning process in context of AA EMEA’s financial goals and growth objectives.

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

• Experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives and performance management
• Working knowledge of risk/return analysis and IT standards and policies formulation
• Demonstrated analytical skills to gather information from disparate sources to identify trends/gaps and recommend solutions
• Project management experience, including scoping timelines/project plans, leading cross-functional teams, and owning deliverables
• Knowledge of supply chain management practices, and analytical, problem solving and decision making abilities
• Experience in statistical modelling and forecasting techniques, inventory management, budgeting, MIS and cost control
• Experience in a large, matrix-organization preferred
• Experience in project coordination/project administration is preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for coordination in the ongoing process of campus planning and ensuring the implementation of the Master plan goals and objectives.

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:

• Advanced skills in numerical and quantitative analysis
• Retail and product knowledge in the key markets within Asia
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with cross functional teams
• Experience in SAP and retail planning software preferred
• Flexibility to changing trends, business process and systems
• Innately curious about people
• An insight hunter.Information is limitless
• Proficient in the analysis and use of data

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for expert consulting to the field on estate, business, and retirement planning cases, including product positioning through a planning process and recommendation of and training on relevant tools and resources.

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

• Product Planner – TTO & LPA
• Product Planner – LCM and TIJ
• Embrace Danaher / Videojet stretch mentality – lead Policy Deployment and Operational execution initiatives to achieve breakthrough results and annual, quarterly, monthly targets
• Lead team through effective team meetings and other Daily Management to ensure proper prioritization and proactive Problem Solving
• Maintain market and competitor intelligence and develop proactive strategies to maintain Company competitiveness through Gemba field and customer visits
• Build, develop and engage a strong team to ensure achieving above market results providing succession and supporting the building of our talent funnels
• Superior intellectual horsepower, insight and agility to see and develop innovative winning strategies
• High emotional intelligence / leads through influence by working collaboratively with associates and customers

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

Previously, I was responsible for commentary and awareness on emerging business succession planning trends relevant to business owners, such as mergers & acquisition, business valuation, taxation, estate planning, sound business and family governance and philanthropy;.

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

• Familiarity with digital and shopper marketing, and some experience in CPG
• Familiarity with a range of secondary sources
• Knowledge of and contacts in of the market Verticals, especially manufacturing
• Current certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (ACIP) is highly desirable
• Highly respected and credible individual in the sales organization who will be able to influence other sales leaders
• Demonstrated proficient skills in database management, systems, business intelligence software, project management software, advanced Excel applications, and the creation of senior level presentations
• Release planning experience strongly preferred
• Excellent computer and problem-solving skills (Sony proprietary systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, web browsers)

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for strategic oversight in leading Inovalon’s Business Planning and Analysis team including coordination, process design and presentation/communication of the corporate budgets, forecasts and business plans to senior management, and ensure that the planning process is aligned with near, annual and long-term strategies;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in both publicly and privately funded projects
• Public Private Partnership (PPP) delivery model experience
• Project Management experience in Design Build or EPC environment
• Airport design build project experience
• Experience in SRA and QRA
• Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm, major law firm and/or large multinational tax department
• Superior knowledge in the international tax and planning
• Strong federal, state and local income tax experience