Senior Production Planner Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for direct input in setting Master Production Planning, Material Requirements Planning and Production Scheduling metrics targets.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Familiar with an integrated ERP system (SAP, ORACLE, JD Edwards) and Production Scheduling tools
• Through understanding of MRP concepts, capacity planning, routings and Bills of Material
• Experience in a Lean environment - World Class Manufacturing, principals of Lean Manufacturing and APICS certification is preferred
• Experience in an electronic manufacturing environment is preferred
• Knowledge of current MRP systems and theories for production control
• Cost-point or SAP MRP system experience is preferred
• Practiced in office software
• Fluent English for both oral and written

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for backup coverage for material planning team performing necessary activities, escalating material planning issues that have the potential of jeopardizing the Master Production Schedule.

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:

• Experience in a creative agency or retail production environment
• Hand-on experience with digital and print content
• Mastery of digital and large format printing, web/sheetfed/direct mail/pre-press, 4c printing
• Experience in multi-channel marketing content (print, digital, social, mobile, and motion graphics)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Can travel to press checks both domestically and internationally (by whatever mode of transportation is necessary and be able to stay at check until it is complete)
• Exemplary critical thinking, organizational, time management, and negotiation abilities
• A proven keen eye for detail, color, and design aesthetics

I would like to submit my application for the senior production planner opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for backup to other members of the Production Planning & Control team with cross-training across all products/product lines.

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

• Strong knowledge of United Pilot Agreement and FAR 117 rules preferred
• Crew Scheduling, Manpower or Schedule Planning experience preferred
• Proficiency with computer automated scheduling systems (shop floor control database/software)
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Project, MS Office, Access and other office information systems
• Requires thorough knowledge of use of personal computer including
• Requires strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong computer knowledge and experience, including SAP, Lotus Notes and the Microsoft Office package
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP software

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for information to Production Supply Planning Business Unit Manager in support of the Customer Service allocation process.

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

• Excel expertise (formulas, pivot tables, V lookup)
• Learn, embrace, utilize Danaher Business System (DBS)
• Experience in ERP/ Planning Systems– such as SAP and/or JDE preferred
• Experience driving continuous process improvements preferred
• Self-motivation, resourcefulness
• Proficiency in analytical and reporting tools (MS Excel, Tableau)
• Knowledge of Costpoint, Cognos, and TipQA preferred
• Experience developing creative and production timetables

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

Previously, I was responsible for operational and administrative support to a variety of key governing Sourcing & Production processes and principles: Blanks forecasting, effective planning for production capacity/space, profitable pricing and service strategies while maintaining all quality standards.

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:

• Proficiency in Adobe CC, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and file transfer apps
• Expert Mac OS and computer skills
• Experience with capacity management and production execution processes
• Experience using SAP (ECC/APO/BI)
• Strong Microsoft Office Knowledge – especially Excel
• Financial acumen with risk based decision making
• Good English language skills both orally (including over the phone) and in writing (most commonly email)
• Knowledge of repetitive and discrete production