Forecasting Analyst Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for capital forecasting support to the NWM Treasury teams in connection with stress testing and related forecasting.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Familiarity in database techniques SAS (Base / Connect), BRIO and SQL + Data mart & data mining techniques like Regression / Forecasting
• Advanced MS Office Package & Tableau or R (strong spreadsheet and relational database skills.)
• Analytics in Operations area is an advantage
• Knowledge of knit product categories
• Expert knowledge of Excel, including macros and creating advanced formulas
• Experience with Verint Workforce Management forecasting and Strategic Planner tools is considered an asset
• Proven mastery of analytical tools and thinking including outcome-focused data-driven projects such as retrospective and predictive modeling, statistical and probabilistic evaluations, pattern and exception detection, or financial/economic and sensitivity analyses
• Experience with a logic-based programming language including direct querying or creation of large datasets (1K-10M)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the forecasting analyst position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for strategic direction for the Forecasting Team and drives innovation to find new forecasting approaches and techniques.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Initiate and follow-up cost and efficiency improvement projects
• Other duties as assigned by CEO
• Working knowledge of SAP as ERP very beneficial
• Spreadsheets with advanced formula application and database software
• Programming experience with SQL, VBA, and analytical tools (SAS, R, Matlab,etc)
• Communicationskills and can communicate clearly, concisely and with impact
• Consumer/Customer Focuson understanding and responding to consumer/customer needs
• Advanced in MS Office, Excel Power User

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for strategic leadership over the workforce management forecasting function for back-office operations, optimizing forecasting techniques, analytical capability, and quality while ensuring the most efficient use of resources.

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

• Strong presentation and communication skills, particularly related to the visual display of quantitative information
• Plan and control all scheduling activities supporting TLS international markets
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Powerpoint
• Knowledge of the demand forecasting process
• Deep experience of using excel and experience of building excel models
• Deep systems experience
• Experience of supporting financial modelling
• Experience of the fuels sector

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for inbound and outbound forecasting and staffing requirements for long term, short term and interval levels for multiple departments.

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

• Experience of using new technologies
• Experience in Consumer Healthcare is an asset
• Strong computer, database and mathematical skills
• Proven track record of developing technical skills (VBA, SQL, Hyperion Planning rule development, Hyperion ESSBASE calculation script building)
• Monitors and analyzes KPI for various departments
• Actively use the internal SAP system for reporting, performance measurement, benchmarking, forecasting, and
• Support the CEO in all business matters and act as a trusted advisor in line management and decision making
• Build and maintain a strong social and professional network within the organization in all functional areas

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for variance analysis to help understand how to mature forecasting models and understand where opportunities are to increase accuracy.

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

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office – particularly in Excel, Power Pivot, Power BI
• Demonstrated proficiency with SQL programming
• Demonstrated proficiency in forecasting through various methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
• Experience with SAP or other software related to demand planning
• Strong organizational and decision making skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience with database environments and data set manipulation particularly in SQL and Excel
• A broad understanding of the UK power industry
• Familiarity with VBA programming