Merchandise Planner Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the merchandise planner opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for sales and margin forecasts by week, month, and quarter for up to 10 product categories within a web-store based on rolling trends.

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:

• Strong organization, leadership, management skills, and effective customer service skills are essential
• E-Commerce Planning experience preferred
• Understanding/Basic Knowledge of retail math concepts, applications and statistical analysis
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Access
• Comfortable working in a fast pace environment with a multicultural staff
• Is fluent in all maths for retail and applies it accurately
• Uses knowledge of the product life cycle to plan future seasons' launch dates, budgeting accordingly
• Is a super-user of all MS Office and Merchandising systems, able to support and lead the team in the use of all systems and tools

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and functional excellence throughout the visual merchandising process for various retail store concepts; drives product management excellence and responsibilities for each store type (Champion, Maidenform, Hanes, Champion Concept, and Bras N Things).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Flexible schedule to support the business as needed
• Experienced Merchandiser or Planner
• Solid understanding of competitive market business models and strategies
• Results focused using performance goals to drive self and team success
• System proficiency with strong emphasis on Excel
• Retail replenishment and allocation, retails sales or merchandising experience preferred
• Functional understanding of retail/vertical business processes
• Able to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for thought leadership, analysis and insights into trends and recommendations for actions to maximize sales, margin and inventory productivity both on daily basis and via periodic small and large-scale presentations.

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:

• Experience with breadth of product assortment/classes
• Basic skills and knowledge in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong analytical acumen to identify and resolve business performance issues
• Knowledge of retail metrics
• JDA Enterprise Planning (or equivalent) experience preferred
• Build and maintain company open to buy, by brand and category, by partnering and making recommendations to the Merchandising team to achieve category objectives
• Support the forecast and open-to-buy meetings with data and analysis
• Assist in creating the framework for pre-season, in-season, semi-annual, monthly & weekly business financial plans & forecasts that adhere to strategic & financial objectives

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

Previously, I was responsible for strategic and analytical support to drive achievement of sales plan, improved gross margin and key financial goals.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, and expert level Excel and overall advanced systems experience
• Team player, collaborator, good work ethic
• Demonstrate ownership in assigned projects to push through finish line
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other Business Intelligence tools
• Business knowledge of similar retail planning concepts
• Highly driven and motivated to succeed
• Flexible and comfortable with changing business conditions
• Experience with SAP, Evant, MarketMax, Arthur, MMS or comparable Merchandise Planning System preferred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for recap on product performance at retail, including: Category/Key Items & Trends; Top/Bottom Styles and Sell-Thru; Door Analysis (productivity, regional trends, volume); Regular vs.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Previous experience in retail buying, planning or allocation preferred
• High Mastery of Excel & Planning tools
• Demonstrable project management expertise
• Sound working knowledge of business systems and data mining
• Experience overseeing and planning at a category or vendor level
• Understanding of financial measurements, sales, gross margin, inventory turn, weeks of supply and how to impact them
• Shares, discusses and listens openly
• Speaks and listens generously, leave people feeling heard, respected and honored