Supply Manager Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for shared service cost center management, payroll planning, distribution CPU forecasting and IT systems cost management for senior management.

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:

• Preferably has knowledge of appropriate systems
• Medical Device or healthcare experience strongly preferred
• Superb leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Material Resource Planning systems and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of programs such as Excel, Power Point and Word
• Provides leadership and partners with key stake holders within the manufacturing teams to drive process improvement and meet business demands in some or all of the following functions
• Experience with base SAS, SAS forecast studio, or other SAS procedures and /or processes preferred
• Proficient with MS Office suite especially Excel, Access and Power Point
• Knowledge of transportation and/or EDI/XML preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for proactive, in-depth analysis and subsequent challenges of Supply Chain Management on key financial items such as working capital utilization and cost development.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of the Primary Category products (syringes, vials, elastomers)
• Supplier negotiations and contract review experience
• Microsoft suite of applications
• Extensive experience in spend analytics methodologies & best practice implementation
• Leadership skills and cross-cultural awareness
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, material and component flow and information management principles
• Demonstrated abilities in quantitative analysis
• Experience in the field of electrical components (preferred)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership over the telecom expense management processes, including monthly cost distribution and reporting, cost control and vendor management.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• BS in Engineering, Business or related technical field
• Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing, ERP systems, Kanban/JIT materials replenishment, and in leading continuous improvement/kaizen teams and initiatives
• Knowledge of GAAP and Supply Chain Theory and Operations
• CPIM certification through APICS, or C.P.M
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and MRP and statistical forecasting systems
• Knowledge of metal commodities and metal indices and procurement of casting, forgings or stampings
• Training and experience in Kan Ban, JIT, Lean Manufacturing, and pull systems
• Proven negotiating skills specific to achieving favorable prices and services

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

Previously, I was responsible for input to management and develop the supplier management programs necessary to provide for continuous improvement in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) across the global supplier community, including price/cost analysis principles.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Working knowledge of Lean, especially Kan Ban
• Experience of sourcing in India and China
• Experience of working within target driven environments
• Expert working knowledge of lumber/building material facility management
• Sound understanding of financial matters such as budgeting, costing, forecasting
• Basic technical knowledge of steel making and steel processing industries
• Proficient in SAP, SAP Business Warehouse, and Microsoft Office
• Strong GMP knowledge and background

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and expertise in good vendor oversight/supplier relationship management (SRM) practices/processes across the Global PV organization.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Direct experience with critical material supply, market analysis, and product development
• Hands-on experience with purchase of quality and mission critical materials
• Fluency in foreign languages would be helpful, especially Korean or Mandarin/Cantonese
• APICSS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred
• Demonstrated experience in management and/or team leadership
• Flexible and adaptable to work schedules based on manufacturing requirements
• Coach, train and develop a large group of Team members
• Develop and present ideas and findings to peers and senior management