Wholesale Planner Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for timely and accurate forecasts and period reporting using PowerBI, Excel, and Powerpoint.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Key Account Executive/ Buyer experience preferred
• Working knowledge of personal computers with experience in the use of such programs as Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel along with web based reporting tools
• Prior experience using a demand manager system
• Excellent attention to detail and an aptitude in financial analysis
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with MRP and/or SAP and Business Intelligence software
• Results oriented and self motivated individual with strong sense of urgency

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

Previously, I was responsible for direct commercial support to the Sales Team in relation to order hold management, indent/refill split management, monthly budgeting/forecasting, inventory and product life cycle management.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Advanced Excel spreadsheet and presentation skills
• Major department store training program preferred buyer/planner on retail side wholesale retail/replenishment analysis in a seasonally driven product category – in addition, knowledge of department store replenishment systems helpful
• Has high attention to detail & able to multitask/reprioritize in a
• Possess a clear understanding of retail math and financial metrics, including sales, gross margin, markup
• Strong communication skills including presenting complex materials in an organized and compelling manner
• High attention to detail and able to multitask and reprioritize in a fast paced environment
• Highly competent in Microsoft Office, Excel
• Worked with sales preferably in the accessories, apparel or footwear industry

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for ongoing analysis and review using the retail OTB as a guide, works closely with Sales and Wholesale Finance to accurately forecast wholesale revenue, RTV's, MD's, and VA impact.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrates strong organization and commuication skills
• At a Department/class level, collaborate with account executives to ensure that financial objectives align with product opportunities
• Guide the USW team, utilizing historical data and current trends, to capitalize on new opportunities, and identify risks
• Create seasonal buy strategies and assortment plans by product category and communicate/partner with account executives to appropriately project product potential and life cycle
• Work with Planning Manager weekly to reconcile on order by week to ensure all cuts are in the system correctly & match up with Full Circle to avoid any oversold styles
• Wholesale experience/expertise strongly preferred
• Experience in Apparel or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment
• A passion for the Outdoor Industry and Travel/adventure

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

Previously, I was responsible for a positive influence and excel in a team environment with the ability to take on leadership responsibilities while embracing and driving innovative solutions that improve the performance of the team.

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:

• Computer literate including advanced spreadsheet skills - create new formats for data collection and reporting
• Previous experience International Sales Planning in Wholesale/Retail environment highly preferred
• Retail Math, Excel, Business Objects
• Proficient in MS Office especially in MS Excel & PowerPoint
• Influential and effective communicate with cross function department
• Timely follow up with cross function department to ensure all reporting deadlines are met
• Project Management experience, including budgets, schedules and cost analysis
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for analysis to support the sales, finance, merchandising and operational teams to ensure achievement of business plans.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Cross country planning and forecasting experience
• Track record of consistent results
• Preferable SAP and Cognos experience
• Strong analytical mindset and planning skills
• A team player, sharing skills and ideas to ensure the best outcome
• Positive and solution oriented mindset
• Technical skills including strong knowledge of excel
• Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills are essential