Supply Chain Planning Manager Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the supply chain planning manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and direction on the best practices required to create, implement, and maintain inventory and material management strategies for the supply chain network using inventory parameters (ex.

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:

• Develops inventory strategies to determine cost effective use of inventory investment
• Collaborative Demand Planning process and tools
• Leading teams both directly and through influence
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, Project, Visio)
• ERP and JDA or equivalent systems expertise in planning
• Goal/Target setting, monitoring and cascading
• Process Disciplined
• Clear understanding of working within a regulated environment preferably in the Life sciences Industry

Please consider me for the supply chain planning manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for ongoing guidance in the various aspects of contract management to the Project Director and key members of the project team to ensure that sound prime contract management and subcontract formation/administration principles are applied throughout the contracts work process;.

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:

• Six Sigma certification and/or education preferred
• Demonstrated experience and accomplishment leading teams
• Self-motivated, high-performing leader and team player
• Able to work independently and proactively in conjunction with all levels of the
• Commercial education or university education in a related field
• Deep knowledge of supply/demand planning, procurement, and logistics
• Great experience in SAP system or similar ERP System
• Strong data management skills (Oracle, Qlikview preferred)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the supply chain planning manager position.

Previously, I was responsible for staff support to all Supply Chain departments specifically providing and enhancing information flow, decision support, documentation and metrics management.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Good analytical skills evaluative judgement based on the analysis of factual and qualitative information in complicated or novel situations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to effectively train, negotiate+ and problem solving with a wide range of people, often from different cultures and backgrounds
• Demonstrated track record of leading teams within complex, global, matrix organizations with a significant number of stakeholders
• Highly adaptable and able to work in a fast paced environment
• Fast learner who is able to work independently
• Integrated Business Planning implementation, assessment &/or support experience
• Logistical & Inventory planning experience
• Project management and training experience preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance and operational training to Corporate Management, Field Management and Stores to ensure smooth and efficient supply chain processes and troubleshooting.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in supply chain network modeling, S&OP and logistics is strongly preferred
• Experience with demand and supply planning
• Experience with Advance Planning Tools such as DynaSys
• Strong knowledge with principles of cost accounting/controlling/finance
• Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAP R3 (SD, MM, and BW OLAP
• Familiarity using Microsoft SharePoint, Oracle, SQL
• ERP systems – SAP, Oracle
• Working knowledge of GMP/FDA/ISO regulated environment

I would like to submit my application for the supply chain planning manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for required guidance and support to technology and infrastructure activities related to material planning and the broader supply chain.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Potential upward mobility in a thriving organization and our fastest growing business unit
• Manages the initiate of purchase orders to support Operations and R&D organizations to ensure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities
• Reviews the analyzed quotations, provided by the Sourcing Buyer
• Experience working with Consumer products NPI processes
• Experience managing technical set up of systems and planning activities in a high volume/high SKU (high dollar finished goods and small parts) Supply Chain/Distribution environment
• Technical inventory analysis background (ABC, Safety Stock, EOQ/Kanban, trend analysis and forecasting)
• Proven experience with ERP MRP setup, implementation and execution
• Strong knowledge of Supply and Demand Planning and experience with S&OP process