Manager Production Planning Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for in-depth technical consultation to supply chain, operations and manufacturing teams to ensure development of efficient application systems utilizing established standards, procedures, and methodologies.

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

• Previous experience in supplier development
• Intermediate knowledge of MRP/MPS principles and logic
• Planning, scheduling and/or forecasting experience
• Understanding of financial and accounting principles preferred
• Bi-lingual, Spanish or French preferred
• BS or higher in Engineering / Manufacturing / Management
• Certifications – Lean / Six Sigma / An America Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certificate is preferred
• Experience in Life Sciences manufacturing environment

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership, direction, guidance and assistance to ensure communication and coordination to a multi-disciplined team responsible for various elements of the supply chain and manufacturing process.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of B-2 sustainment activity
• Knowledge of MES or NGSAMS software tools
• Knowledge of Bill of Materials process
• Retail Merchandising/Planning knowledge preferred
• Willingness and flexibility to jump into the details to get the job done
• Advanced skill in creating Excel Spreadsheets for analysis in the use of macros, pivot tables, v-lookup, formulas for calculating results and reporting variances
• Experience in high velocity distribution
• Fluent in English, German or other EU language desirable

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for insight and support for supply chain optimization projects (Collaborative Planning, SC Analytics, Internet of Things, Footprint/Network optimization, etc).

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

• Knowledge of production planning, transportation, inventory product forecasting, replenishment and other functions that would affect the customers
• Strong analytical skills (comparative analysis via spreadsheets)
• Develop and provide for the maintenance of reporting systems that measure all materials management functions
• Provide leadership to achieve continuous improvement in manufacturing cycle time, schedule realization and total cost productivity
• Translate business goals into planning and logistics departmental goals
• Understand capacity and ensure maximum utilization and efficiency of available resources to meet supply plans in collaboration with Production Managers
• Effectively recruit, train, evaluate, motivate and lead planning team, including objective setting, regular feedback and development and performance reviews
• Ensure a safe work environment, working closely with HSE and continual emphasis on safe work habits and working conditions

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

Previously, I was responsible for supply chain information for decision making to the Site Leadership Team and the Corporate Supply Chain Management group based on the long term operations projections.

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

• Superior organization and communication skills, both written and verbal with subordinates, peers, and management
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning and demand processes
• Expert MS Excel, Access DB, MS PowerPoint and SharePoint skills
• Proficient use of ERP systems
• Knowledge of SIOP / MPS principles, tools and best practices
• Proficiency with various software to assist with analysis and planning
• Medical device experience in a regulatory environment preferred
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified in Supply Chain Planning (CSCP) preferred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for training support to merchandising teams and suppliers on policies and systems sucha as GPS, ILA and other systems pertaining to planning, ordering/ tracking, documentation and invoicing.

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

• Experienced in dealing with complexity, with the right level of attention for details and without losing the bigger picture
• Good communicator with strong leadership skills to build an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect
• Proven competency in business process improvement
• Solid understanding of financial terms and processes, such as capital, expense, lease, requisition, purchase order, cost center, charge backs
• Solid planning skills developed in an FMCG Supply Chain environment
• Previous experience working with ERP systems eg SAP and JDA
• Be flexible and be able to work as part of a team
• Be computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and E-Mail )