Planner/Scheduler Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for consulting and support services in the areas of engineering planning and scheduling, project management and project controls.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in a production planning role
• Operational knowledge of Hill’s canned pet food products
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email
• Execute local supplier contract administration within the parameters of the individual contracts
• Resolve disputes and/or discrepancies relative to deliveries, counts, quality cost, invoices
• Advance abilities in SAP and Microsoft office
• Organizational Awareness and Attention to Detail
• Formal maintenance scheduling training preferred

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for planning administration including scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, analysis, reporting, expediting, personnel planning, purchasing, and other administrative duties as assigned.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Understanding of CEM manufacturing processes
• Basic understanding of inventory cycle, shelf life, and inventory turns
• Heavy Industrial experience is an asset
• Previous experience as Planner/Scheduler on EPCM projects
• Working knowledge of work management systems, , Cascade, Passport, MS Project, THOR, Artemis Project View, e-Max, TOA, P6, Adobe, Paper port, MS Office (word, excel, access, etc)
• Experience with station work and t-line work, SharePoint experience preferred
• Manage the materials stocks for interim and finished product planning and re-works
• Plan material deliveries and manage longer term supply chain inventory

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for periodic backup support for other (Prods/Ops) Scheduling & Inventory Planning department personnel within company guidelines and procedures.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong SAP and Intermediate Oracle ERP knowledge, Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Practical knowledge of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) as related to planning and schedule control
• Practical knowledge of common planning and scheduling terms, techniques and tools
• Affiliation with an accredited professional society for planning and scheduling professionals is preferred
• Proficient with industry standard planning software including Primavera® Enterprise and Microsoft® Project
• Proficient with common analytical computer software including spreadsheet and database programs
• Diversified knowledge of all project phases including engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance
• Administrative knowledge of organizational procedures, systems and work processes

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for land use planning knowledge to help with industrial energy projects including but not limited to natural gas, wind power, solar, and electrical transmission.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge and use of basic computer skills and programs
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (SAP preferred)
• Project management and capital project experience preferred
• Prior experience in the industrial environment is preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Office products such as Excel and Word
• SubStation operation and maintenance experience
• Trasnmission line experience preferred
• Experience developing construction and commissioning schedules

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for all update on information systems and maintain all technical and non-technical information and monitor all manufacturing processes.

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

• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment
• Attention to detail, commitment to quality and a sense of urgency
• APICS CSCP or CPIM certification preferred
• Working knowledge of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Computer proficiency with CMMS, Excel, Word, Microsoft Project, and PowerPoint
• Delivers analysis of the weekly KPIs for the dept
• Lead and chair weekly schedule review meetings where weekly KPIs are reviewed and action plans as appropriate are put in place
• Maintain a 6 week look ahead plan