Planning / Forecasting Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for solid financial analysis of large multi-year B2B contracts including assessing the accounting and tax implications involving FRA and TAX teams.

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:

• Partners closely with relevant internal organizations for integrated forecasts, benefits analysis and realization
• Monitoring KPIs and accountable in volume forecasting ensuring operations readiness
• Align and support regional implementation of key projects, coordination, alignment, control and completion of Ops departments plan for success in campaigns and day-to-day fulfillment
• Regularly monitor, review and report on the progress of key projects to the Head of Strategy & Planning
• Performs and manages planning projects, research and analysis with industry benchmarking
• Mature and able to handle stress professionally
• Show initiative, drive, and attention to details
• Work and collaborate with Retail Inventory Management, Sales, Procurement Planning, Purchasing, Customer Service, Transportation/Logistics (as necessary) to optimize/balance operating costs, inventory and customer service levels and other related metrics

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for accurate and timely management reporting and detailed analysis of financial results and performance with concentration on B2B Pricing and Contracts.

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:

• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills with emphasis on NPV and financial statement analysis
• Thorough understanding of key industry metrics, VZW financial and operational drivers
• Working knowledge/experience with extracting, refining and analyzing data from various sources
• Strong aptitude for working with cost and financial information
• Demonstrated abilities in the Volvo Leadership competencies
• Be an Operational resource and planning professional with recent and demonstrable experience in planning, forecasting and resource optimisation within an Operational environment
• A proven track record of people management, within a large and complex business function
• Be an analyst, competent in data gathering / interpretation and detailed planning to optimise Operational performance

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for financial analysis to the Head of Planning & Performance Reporting to support delivery of all regular reporting requirements.

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 SQL, SAS, and Access
• MBA prefered
• Experience with modeling and analytical tools such as Excel and Wave
• Develop ‘What if’ analysis through the use of data and modeling
• Develop and build simulation tools for inventory and supply chain planning / decision making
• Drive continuous improvement across supply chain analytic and optimization tools and processes within the organization
• Develop inventory strategies and fill rate improvement plans (short and long term)
• Lead consulting and student project engagements to improve overall financial, operational and service level targets for the organization

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

Previously, I was responsible for additional analysis and financial support to leadership as needed, for standard and ad hoc reporting requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Support lifecycle planning, obsolescence and end of life planning for parts based on manufacturing, market and customer (internal and external) information
• Ensure projects are kept within scope, delivered on time and within budget
• Strong background/interest in Mathematics or Statistics
• Direct experience in an Inventory Planning / Demand Planning system
• Programming experience (SAS, SQL, R, Python)
• Supply chain business acumen
• Knowledge and application of planning theories and forecasting methods
• High level understanding of field base and call centre operations work

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

Previously, I was responsible for financial analysis and reporting for management on major capital and O&M cost drivers.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrate a passionate commitment to providing Legendary Service
• Drive the consensus forecasting process across the BDT Sales team, SMG internal Demand Planning, and the Customer to understand and analyze key business drivers at the item and category level
• Lead BDT supply chain team in the execution of monthly S&OP alignment process to identify risks & opportunities in financial planning, finished goods manufacturing & key component timing
• Demonstrate Demand Management best practices by performing root-cause analysis to develop perspective on key drivers of forecast error, bias, POS trending and purchase order consumption
• Drive customer engagement through influencing Lowes Point of Sale & Purchase Order forecasts during monthly collaboration sessions
• Collaborate with Lowes Merchants, Lowes Replenishment team, BDT Replenishment Execution and Sales teams to plan promotional event forecasts
• Contribute to season readiness by accurately forecasting display requirements for off-shelf programs
• Purchasing / Buying