Store Planner Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for weekly reporting on store performance including sales, margin, unit inventory, weeks on hand/supply.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Ensure ranged space always equates to physical fixture space
• Engage and influence key stakeholders, provide options and then integrate feedback
• For new stores work with the construction team and business development to challenge and optimise the physical build
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT
• A hunger to learn, a willingness to listen and a have good level of judgement
• Highly self motivated and confident
• Be enthusiastic in working as part of a small very focused team and have confidence in managing / influencing upwards
• A n expert knowledge of CAD

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for product and store review and analysis with the overall objective of being responsive to developing trends, driving sales and profitability.

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

• Demonstrating an understanding of relational databases and knowledge of IKB functionality
• JDA Floor Planning certification
• Communication & Collaboration - strong communication and customer service skills
• Base level Project management experience handling several projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines, maintain and organize project documentation
• Ensure code and company compliance
• Construction administrative tasks and support (prepare contracts and review estimates, tracking)
• A willingness to undertake basic CAD training
• Excellent knowledge of business systems and business process such as Q, CSSM, SRD and

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for analysis and recommendations to senior management on key initiatives that relate to store planning and construction.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Very strong attention to detail and a high level of integrity
• Proficient in gathering, recapping and analyzing data in warehouse systems (SAP & Qlikview)
• Relevant retail/ business qualification
• Efficient and accurate attention to detail
• Action orientated and deadline driven
• Store Planning
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and able to quickly learn new tools and applications
• Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for markdown analysis with recommendations to stimulate sales on first markdown, with regular performance follow up to maximize sales and margin.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent knowledge of the store estate
• Excellent excel, MIS and FAQT skills
• Excellent knowledge of business systems and business process such as Q, CSSM, SRD and Trading Dashboard
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills is essential
• Proficient in Revit BIM software
• Demonstrating proficiency in AS400, MS Office, MS Power point, and MS Project
• Working knowledge of store design including store set up, fixture plans, including fixture installation
• Merchandising in a variety of different retail settings, specifically how planograms are used at the store level and how store sets/resets are conducted with responsibility exhibiting a strong understanding of financial calculations

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for ongoing and ad hoc reporting for store sales, payroll, profitability and contribution performance for the Field and Store Operations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Trading Dashboard
• Comfortably and confidently articulate point of view and strategy both verbally and written
• Identify and propose new design ideas that drive the business or improve efficiency
• Deep data analysis to understand customer needs and behaviors
• Long range business planning, including financial modeling of new strategies and tactics
• Delivering on annual, monthly, and weekly revenue commitments
• Defining business requirements for evolving platform features to support store growth
• Strong Executive presence and business maturity