Planner, Merchandise Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance to Business Unit Production & Inventory Control Manager in the design, development, and maintenance of manufacturing systems throughout the Americas.

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:

• Demonstrates strong influencing skills, with good stakeholder management
• Speaks with authority, using ideas and strategies that are based on fact and commercial acumen
• Commercial awareness - Uses competitor and customer insight to shape and define future business strategies
• Clear knowledge of Claire’s, our target customer and product trends
• Support and implement Retail Planning and Allocation Solution as a Business Matter Expert
• High comfort level creating framework to highlight and develop solutions addressing business challenges
• Detail oriented, problem solver, proactive and accurate
• Expert knowledge of retail math

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for consumers with the most premium brand experience possible through the development of in store programs executed at account partners‘ stores.

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:

• Able to think independently and develop a well thought out point of view
• Able to solve complex problems and drive resolution with the CFT
• Able to present clear ideas and direction to others
• Preferred Majors - Finance/Accounting, Marketing, Merchandising, Business, Statistics or Logistics (Merchandising, Statistics, Operations, Supply Chain)
• Experience with MS Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of replenishment, forecasting, and allocation fundamentals
• Functional experience with retail business systems
• Team player with excellent communication skills, knowledge of retail industry, analytical skills, financial acumen, independent decision making, problem identification, and resolution skills

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for reforecasting visibility at each buy per style-option to determine the appropriate flow and cadence of purchases against the OTB.

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:

• Oversee the margin relationship between wholesale cost and retail prices for all brands and styles within the category
• Work with the vendor community and Merchandising team to ensure timely collection and data entry of all pricing related information, to meet both top line and margin targets while remaining compliant with all applicable policies
• Work closely with the Marketplaces team, providing data and recommendations on various programs and promotional activity
• Conduct analysis on every-day, promotional and discount strategies
• Conduct margin analysis, inventory aging analysis, and other ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed
• Provide recommendations to the Merchandising team on markdowns, returns, cancellations, and re-orders to optimize revenue, profits, margin, and inventory efficiency
• In Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) with advanced knowledge of spreadsheet (Excel) and database (Access) functionality
• Experience with multi-unit chain retail preferred

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for regular statistical reporting to the management team and client showing quantities evidence of the productive use of the work force.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Develop Plan, forecast at store level by month and product categories
• Allocation and replenishment for retail chain
• Passion for fashion and customer service
• Aware of current fashion trends and have an understanding of customer needs/demands, previous in-store retail experience preferred
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills with a strong business and financial acumen, able to analyze numbers to create reporting and come up with a solution to resolve any issues identified
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel
• Previous experience with Pivot Table and VLOOKUP is an asset
• Driven and have a sense of urgency

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for roll-up of forecasts and purchases to contribute to in-season planning process and the open to buy.

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:

• Creates opportunities for people to grow
• Follows our principles and Values to do the right thing
• Works hard, is positive, passionate and has fun!
• Delivers amazing experiences to each other, our community and our guests
• Passion for numbers and luxury product
• Proficient on PC based Retail applications such as JDA
• Proficient use of MS Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, ) and other MS Office programs
• Works efficiently with reports and numbers