Assistant Buyer Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to the Manager, Retail Banking in the leadership and coaching to retail staff in the development of the Bank’s deposit portfolios.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Maintain inventories in all direct to consumer channels through sales/stock analysis
• Travel to the retail stores as necessary
• Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Powerpoint
• Strong work ethic and be proactive to create new procedures and increase departments efficiencies
• Above average working knowledge of Excel, excellence in preparing spreadsheets from raw or vague data
• Consistent communication both written and verbally with co-workers, customers and vendors in a timely and informative manner
• Able to operate independently and work closely with the buying team and other cross functional teams
• Experience in a similar role within busy procurement environment

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for administrative support to one HR Director and four HR Consultants supporting the Retail Banking Centers and Retail Departments.

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:

• Strong initiative and self-motivation ( R )
• Able to work and think independently ( R )
• Strong critical thinking - analyze, evaluate and form judgment ( P )
• Strong problem solving skills ( P )
• Analyze, evaluate and form judgment ( P )
• A working knowledge of ERP and eRfX systems
• A working knowledge, and understanding of OJEU legislation
• To assist in sourcing of new product either from existing or new suppliers and working closely with suppliers on product enquiries

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for inputs and guidance of inventory impacts upon sales, inventory levels and receipt timing for open-to-buy, backorder updates, overstock & obsolescence management and etc.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Analyse performance by product type throughout the season highlighting any gaps in the range and opportunities
• Develop promotional plans and obtain optimal space onsite, on emails and through affiliates
• Confidently identify gaps within the market that can be fulfilled with the in house printing facility
• Ensure all KPIs are achieved, including sales, margin, stock and P&L targets
• Previous experience within a busy Buying environment
• Be numbers focused, positive and enthusiastic
• Having an understanding of online marketing channels such as email promotion, affiliates, PPC & Social is desirable
• Full and clean driving license is essential

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

Previously, I was responsible for specific input on sales and inventory levels for Open to Buy and key meetings.

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

• To ensure that all promotional finances are kept up to date
• To assist the Category Buyer in negotiating with suppliers
• To be first point of contact for the department for suppliers and for ‘buying’ related queries
• To work closely with the Supply Chain and Assistant to ensure stock levels and bookings meet the Category plans/objectives
• To investigate invoice discrepancies on agreed trading skus and queries as advised by the Buyer
• Experience as a Merchandise Assistant and/or Assistant Buyer
• Knowledge of PO Entry, SKU maintenance, PO Log management, Microsoft Office (primarily Excel), Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and limitations

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the assistant buyer position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for monthly sales and inventory forecast update, and under supervision of manger, create sales plan by inventory season to reflect to “Open To Buy” budgets.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Understand fashion trends to bring new, well thought out ideas to contribute to the Buying process
• Take responsibility and makes decisions
• Keen understanding of and interest in the fashion industry
• To review Purchasing reports and place purchase orders in a timely manner for sufficient product to be delivered at the correct time that meets with the optimum quality
• To expedite delinquent suppliers in terms of late delivery of parts and or information relevant to the operation of the company in order to ensure that zero line stoppages are achieved
• To support and assist all internal and external customers to maximise the effectiveness of the business
• To ensure that materials are of the correct specification and quality as dictated by internal procedures, design specifications and documentation
• To communicate effectively with the supplier and where necessary the customer to ensure that the needs of both are met