Manager, Demand Planning Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for quality input (via in-depth analysis) into EMF cycles to drive aligned view on demand forecasting / sensitivities amongst SPI(Strategy, Planning & Insights team)-Trade-Brand.

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:

• Familiar with SAP functionalities
• Able to coordinate with cross functional departments
• Comfortable handling large amounts of numeric data
• Able to adapt to changes quickly
• Work individually and cross functionally to forecast, identify gaps in performance vs
• Provide input into business planning and the budgeting process to include the allocation of resources to maintain business service levels while minimizing operating costs
• Lead forecast process improvements to determine the requirements for both long and short-term staffing levels for field staff and back office environments, and meters
• Ensure that existing process are mapped and documented as standard work and are used as a baseline for future improvements

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

Previously, I was responsible for validated forecasting data by customer and product, coordinates monthly sales forecasting between customers and internal sales and procurement departments.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Detail oriented with clarity on how information and reports are used
• Demonstrated broad business knowledge and experience
• Exceptional commercial acumen
• Good verbal /written communication skills in both Japanese and English
• Significant FMCG experience including leading a team
• Experience of web and/or digital production delivery
• Experience of managing workstacks / production process
• Passionate about customer experience, with a commitment to "internal client" and customer service principles

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for adequate training and coaching for resources involved with demand forecast (Sales Managers, Demand Planners and Customer Service Representatives) regarding the forecasting process and implications of his/her activities.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Evaluating, and iterating demand & conversion targeting quarterly, to ensure we achieve our AOP GA targets
• Experience in Marketing Attribution Modelling
• Extensive experience developing executive grade presentations, management summaries and recommendations
• Leader with superior analytical skills, effective oral and written communication skills, and a capacity to see the ‘big picture’ while still paying attention to detail
• Strong business knowledge/experience, especially with supply chain functions, critical knowledge of sales, retail, operations, finance, manufacturing, and merchandising
• Proven experience in process definition and implementation, in change management
• Inspire by example, by being approachable towards all levels in the organization, by showing composure even when under stress and by keeping all relevant stakeholders adequately informed at all times
• Knowledge in determining consensus demand

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for input for improving the demand forecasting process and the performance of the demand forecasting system.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in the compressed gas industry (cylinder fill plant experience) preferred
• Applies knowledge of continuous improvement (Six Sigma certification preferred)
• Shows initiative and work independently to drive improvements in supply chain performance
• Excellent Fiscal & Business Management Skills
• IRI and Manugistics Demand Planning, SAP, or other Supply Chain planning software experience preferred
• Willingness to aggressively and professionally confront challenging situations
• Aptitude to quickly learn is imperative
• Experience with co-packing or co-manufacturing processes preferred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for planning, forecasting and decision support for GF Sales & Sales Concepts including opportunity management and sales reports.

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

• Identify demand planning process improvement opportunities and present them to management with recommendations and alternatives
• Monitor and analyze inventory and sales data to make informed decisions, and update forecasts as a result
• Coach and mentor owners and participants in the IBP Reviews
• Continuously improve, maintain, define, and implement demand planning policies, best practices and metrics
• Effectively communicates vision and strategies
• Experience leading an S&OP/IBP Process
• Experience implementing processes and technology specific to Supply Chain Optimization
• High level of comfort in working with numbers