Sales Planning Manager Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for insights into industry best practices in implementing the Blue Yonder Supply Chain Planning Optimization solution.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Good decision making, organization, and problem solving skills
• Goal oriented with a track record of driving through to completion
• APICS or ISM certification preferred (ex
• Experience in aircraft parts or service industry preferred
• Broad technical understanding of Best Practices for SI&OP processes, implementation, and development sufficient to be recognized as a Subject Matter Expert and develop similar expertise in others
• Demonstrated experience in distributed project management and deployment of enterprise-wide initiatives
• Knowledgeable in application of Lean principles, tools and processes
• Proficient working knowledge of the structure & mechanics of ERP/MRP platforms and their related planning parameters and reporting features

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

Previously, I was responsible for secondary data analysis report covering pharmaceutical industry dynamics, competitive market dynamic and key therapeutic area sales analysis.

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

• Handle stressful situations and tight deadlines
• Good team player in the multi-cultural environment
• Flexible, strong communications, perseverance
• Certification in APICS or related accreditation would be advantage
• Experience of working with inventory models
• Experience with ERP (preferably SAP) and planning tools is essential
• Excellent data analysis skills, able to make decisions and recommendations to key stakeholders
• Demonstrated credibility and experience at senior management level

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

Previously, I was responsible for finance industry expertise in the development and integration of specific market strategies and programs.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Have a positive energy, with proven experience of being able to energize others and work in a collaborative way
• Proven financial and management skills, and experience managing metrics-oriented performance objectives in a fast-paced, high revenue environment
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and financial data analysis
• Power user of syndicated data platforms (IRI, M-Pulse) and scan data
• Comprehension of trade funding methodology, invoice accuracy and financial accruals
• Experience on team acting as a category captain
• Have cross functional knowledge and collaborate with Product Supply, Warehouse, Sales, Marketing, Quality, Order Management and Vendor Compliance functions to effectively partner to drive growth and productivity, understand and quantify upstream/downstream impacts on other functions
• Serve as the subject matter expert for all stakeholders with performance diagnosis, intervention and resolution

Please consider me for the sales planning manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for perspective from your industry experience on how Peloton should operate - what processes should we further standardize or differentiate to build the best in class Peloton Supply Chain.

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 managing and leading joint business plans with major CPG customers across multiple categories and at multiple levels with a CPG manufacturer and/or a CPG customer (4-6 yrs)
• Understands the CPG industry and how the Sales Planning role enables customer business development teams to sell
• Fluent English and ideally 1 additional European language
• Strong customer (internal and external) service orientation
• Strong process philosophy and approach
• Cross-functional experience across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Sales/Marketing is preferred
• Oracle R12 Business Suite experience is preferred
• Outstanding team influencing and inter personal skills

In response to your job posting for sales planning manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for perspective from your industry experience on how Peloton should operate - what processes should we further standardize or differentiate to build a best in class supply chain and finance operating model.

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

• Navigates organization to achieve results
• Demonstrated project leadership and teamwork skills in cross-functional planning and execution of category business plan and insights
• Understanding of the Retail environment and broker resources
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot table, VLOOKUP, nested if statements, formulas)
• Strong knowledge of full cycle S&OP process and E2E order to cash processes
• Able to build bridges and connections with other departments
• Continuous improvement mindset, able to think outside the box
• Proficiency in financial reporting and forecasting is preferred