Merchandise Analyst Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for regular and ad hoc pricing analysis and reporting for management, through both PROS (pricing software) and other software programs.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Self motivated team player with a “get it done” attitude who can work both independently in a team environment
• Advanced Excel skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent customer service, collaboration and relationship building skills
• High level of curiosity to explore, learn and understand business information
• Strong sense of urgency around delivery of reports and deadlines
• Retail apparel or specialty retail experience preferred
• Familiar with using computer systems in daily tasks and responsibilities
• Background in retail math, Gross Margin and Inventory Shortage concepts preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for regular and ad hoc pricing analysis and reporting for management, through BI tools and pricing software.

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

• Experience in the development of documentation of business process, requirements and business cases in non‐technical language, clearly articulating benefits
• Experience conducting interviews and workshops for requirements gathering and validation including working with internal customers and both internal and external technical experts
• Customer focused, setting high standards for quality and quantity
• Able to adapt to change, accepting new ideas and initiatives and makes positive use of the opportunities presented
• Establishes and maintains constructive and collaborative business relationships with all business areas and other Business Application functions
• Demonstrates pragmatic judgement, balancing pace, risk and business value to reach decisions which are well informed, and actionable
• Self-motivated, creative, passionate and able to acclimate into a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Comfort working in an ambiguous environment

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for day-to-day systems administrations and support for all Oracle Retail as well as Planning and Allocation modules.

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

• A passion for analysis and numbers, preferably with a strong inventory management or Merchandise background
• Experience working with product and inventory in a retail environment
• An understanding of day-to-day trade and how it impacts Merchandise strategies
• MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Access), Acrobat, SAP Space planning software programs and Photoshop
• BCompt in Management Accounting and/in Analytics or similar qualification
• Experience in Analytics, statistics, operations
• Advanced Excel, Cube and data management Proficiency
• Able to develop and use financial models

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

Previously, I was responsible for ad hoc analysis on portfolio valuations, including allocation and scenario modelling for Fund CFO and senior leadership.

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:

• Able to explain analytical models to line management
• Able to use models for on-going QIS team and Business Unit performance management
• Able to analyze sourcing information and make recommendations for improvement
• Able to effectively use latest decision support systems and other technologies
• Able to lead the QIS team with regards to making the right decisions from a financial and risk perspective
• This is a fast paced role that will live and breath product – we are looking for demonstration in previous role
• Strong experience working with spreadsheet applications (Microsoft Excel)
• Solid understanding of Merchandise Planning and Retail, preferably in an international environment

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for forecasts to the Replenishment and Allocation Analyst to achieve the proper inventory levels.

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

• Able to influence and direct without authority
• Knowledge of Excel PowerPivot an asset
• Assertive/not afraid to speak up and present ideas
• Clear and effective communication both verbally and written
• MS Office Suite and other PC applications
• Proven analytical skills and abilities
• Aptitude to master new tools and analytical techniques, become a superuser on which the rest of the team relies
• An interest in a longer term role working in a procurement and dynamic, unstructured problem solving environment would be an asset