Analyst, Demand Planning Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the analyst, demand planning opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for direct inputs and analysis of demand data to management, finance, and operational teams in creating and maintaining the corporate S&OP process.

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

• Determine scheduling of planning runs based on business requirements
• Organize simulations of parameter configuration changes and monitor effects of proposed changes
• Manage and incorporate lead time in the planning and production cycle
• Support changes to the planning software between Technical Support and the Business
• Run Optimization and Best-Fit on recommended basis to help achieve Fill Rate and Inventory / Turns objectives
• Define inventory requirements, forecast, and service level, and determine trade-off recommendations
• Develop management procedures and processes for maintaining forecasts for Parts
• Manage and incorporate lead time in the planning & production cycle

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the analyst, demand planning position.

Previously, I was responsible for system back up related to Logility Power User, in support of the WW Sr Demand Planning Mgr.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• APICS or other forecasting certification are preferred
• Own the creation and tracking of the quarterly demand plan for assigned commercial units
• Communicate plan and status throughout quarter to Sales Development Leader’s, Regional General Managers and Operating Unit leaders
• Statistically forecast SKU level demand for products to fulfill customer demand
• Determine what products to stock in inventory to meet business goals for service, working cash and cost
• Lead or be team member on projects to drive improvements in service, cash, or cost
• Analyze the quarterly demand plan [capacity out since we don’t do capacity analysis] to identify actions needed to attain and maintain lead time / service targets
• Track weekly cross business unit demand performance to plan and raise / take action on significant variations to the plan

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

Previously, I was responsible for support to key business partners (Finance, Operations, Brand, Sales) regarding volume planning scenarios.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficiency in Demand Solutions, Demantra or other statistically based forecasting tools preferred
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, basic working knowledge of MS Access
• Experience with forecasting software is desirable
• Proficient in JMP Statistical Analysis software
• Competent in extracting and analyzing data using Access and Excel
• Proficient at implementing solutions that meet business objectives
• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• SAP experience preferred, particularly MRP and APO

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership and coordination for all demand planning functions, serving as a key link between sales, marketing, operations, and finance.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience working face-to-face with customers and partnering with them to overcome challenges and solve problems
• Forecast statistical models knowledge
• Analysis of indicators with MAP (accuracy), DIOH, BO, Leadtime
• SAP Knowledge (or other integrated system)
• Fully Fluent English and Portuguese
• Knowledge Advanced in Spanish (differential)
• Demand and S&OP process
• Network Logistics

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for a uniform report to all demand planners in Pacific, in relation to key outliers to the demand captured in the system.

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:

• Preferably in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics
• Experience using SAP Business Objects to build queries and reports preferred
• Experience with USG DB2 tables, sales files, USG BI tools, Oracle databases
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, proficient Microsoft Access and Excel user
• Knowledge of forecasting, supply planning, inventory, and/or supply chain management techniques
• Strong analytics and system usage and execution
• Establish a point of view and play an integral part in developing and executing inventory strategy
• Self-initiating and self-managing/proactive