Manager, Category Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for key input and supports Director in category strategy development, execution and category performance of all category related activities.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Contract management, and spend analysis
• Broad based experience in multinational category management and international teams
• Previous experience of Category Management in a fast paced commercial business
• Strong financially oriented (ease with manipulating and understanding numbers)
• A thorough working knowledge of Nielsen data and external POS systems and contract negotiation with data/insights providers
• Planogram experience using various software solutions (ProSpace)
• Experience working in retail/retailer environment is a definite asset
• Category(s) to be managed and corresponding marketplace(s)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for in-depth category knowledge based upon professional qualifications and/or extensive experience in Category Management in the development of Category Plans within span of control.

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:

• Create and manage supplier promotional calendars, identify funding opportunities and ‘sell these’ into the client catalogues
• Review client briefs, product management recommendations along with
• Experience leading projects that span multiple functions
• Experience utilizing syndicated data sources (Nielsen, IRI, Spectra)
• Prior experience as a category manager/analyst
• Prior experience as a retail space manager/analyst
• Experience with space management principles & utilizing space management software (JDA Space Planning, Apollo)
• A Contract & Procurement professional with relevant work experience, with strong commercial focus

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

Previously, I was responsible for analysis & recommendations for key areas of category management including consumer insight, strategic planning, space management, promotions, pricing & ranging to drive NES and Henkel credibility as category partner.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Gather and communicate market intelligence information to stakeholders as appropriate trends
• A working knowledge of IS/IT Application Development & Management, Network Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Hardware and Software
• Knowledge of IS/IT business market trends
• Presentation and communication tools
• Knowledge of contract elements
• Relationship management experience internally and
• Understanding of the international business environment
• Understanding of Tableau and/or like tools

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

Previously, I was responsible for category input during JBP process; support execution against strategic initiatives and commitments at key accounts in category.

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:

• Preferred – CPSM, CPM, or DAU certification
• Category, Loyalty, & Shopper Knowledge
• Highly proficient/expertise in retrieval and manipulation of syndicated data and its dimensions
• AC Nielsen, NITRO, IRI Analyzer
• Strong abilities to graphically illustrate complex relationships from disaggregated data
• Experience and working knowledge of secondary research, market research methodologies and processes
• Above average skills in MS PowerPoint and Excel
• Competent in using Space Management Software (Spectra, JDA, Apollo etc) Word and Outlook

I would like to submit my application for the manager, category opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for category reviews, assortment recommendations, space to sales analysis, project management, new item launches, annual planning, forecast management, pricing, schematic analysis and recommendations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Negotiate savings against specific targets
• Manage supplier performance to ensure high service outcomes
• Production of visually attractive and informative management and supplier performance reports that keep the business informed about the Bodily Injury & Investigators categories
• Professional certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Certified Public Manager, Certified Professional in Supply Management or Certified in Production and Inventory Management)
• Deep knowledge of external spend and supplier base for categories in scope
• Proven track record in supplier go-to-market (RFP) and supplier negotiations
• Successfully led strategic sourcing / procurement projects
• Cross functional / BU understanding