Material Planning Analyst Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for direction to drive collaboration between Master Production Planning, Production Scheduling and Material Requirements Planning activities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Any ERP systems related (SAP, etc) preferably APO knowledge
• IT knowledge preferred (MS Office, especially Excel)
• Peoples Management
• Critical thinking Meticulous and analysis skills essential
• Understanding of basic material planning calculations preferred
• Understanding of bill of material structure preferred
• Experience with SQL and creating dashboards
• Advanced understanding of database structures, SQL query, and Tableau

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

Previously, I was responsible for vendor and material forecasts, as well as supporting the RCCP (Rough Cut Capacity Planning) / S&OP processes for material suppliers.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Frequently used and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards
• NPI/TPI Buyer
• CTB Reports
• Assist in the supply chain transfer and risk management for NPI
• MRP system ( Baan V, Oracle, SAP)
• Kinaxis Rapid Response ( Preferred)
• Office ( strong knowledge in Excel)
• May be asked to make judgments/decisions and/or draw conclusions based on this technical information

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for material Planning expertise to facility functions in support of improving demand variability, forecast credibility and usability for production planning, and actively supports facility Sales and Operations Planning.

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

• Comfortable with Microsoft Suite
• Familiar with Project Management techniques including process mapping and documentation
• Develops raw material requirements and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications Production schedules and plans
• Manages material movement with purchasing, Plans, schedules
• Manages the efficient movement of material from receiving or the warehouse to production
• Experience with SAP/R3 MRP system or similar and shop floor control systems
• Knowledge of standard quality methods (APQP,PPAP,8D,FMEA)
• Supplier Quality Management Process

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

Previously, I was responsible for assistance to material planners and purchasing by assisting with system grief and supplier related issues.

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:

• MBA beneficial
• Strong functional and technical planning skills
• A propensity for results and continuous process improvement
• Advanced knowledge within Supply Chain Management and Textiles and related areas
• Capable to apply specialized knowledge of industry standards/practices to projects and initiatives
• Intermediate or advanced level skills with Microsoft Excel
• Experience in consumer products or similar fast moving industry
• Plan and manage material movement with purchasing, warehouse and production

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for assistance to the sustainment teams through data analysis, acquisition management, procurement, and other associated logistics data of critical assets, insurance spares, tooling, and related parts and material.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• APICS is preferred
• Prior experience on salaried level purchasing roles, often having been a Purchasing Analyst, to become familiar with purchasing policies, practices and philosophies
• A high level of creativity and mathematical aptitude is essential
• Planning processes
• MRO/ PDM database and/or Electronic Systems SAP material transaction experience preferred
• Fresh Graduate of 0 -12 months working experience are encouraged to apply
• Possess fundamental knowledge of ERP Systems and Tools and reporting environments
• Strong knowledge and experience with PLM and ERP / MRP system integration