Chain Manager Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for operational systems support to various supply chain systems whichinclude but are not limited to:PeopleSoft e-Procurement/Inventory/Purchasing, GHX, COH travel systems, OptiFreight.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with Visualization tools for graphs and presentations (Tableau)
• Procurement and Materials Management
• Able to maintain effective relationships with internal clients and external suppliers
• Knowledge in Lean systems and business controls
• Ensure application of project management discipline that is appropriately gauged to project complexity
• Prepare and issue Production Advices to authorize manufacturing changes
• Experience in agribusiness management or demand planning desirable
• Proven success in leading projects and teams

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and support to site management on the design, selection, and implementation of systems/programs as they relate to training.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Significant experience in Lean Manufacturing waste reduction techniques (5-S, Kaizen, Continuous Flow, Lead Time Reduction, Value Stream Mapping and Kanban)
• Demonstrated knowledge and daily management of MRP
• Exceptional customer service, quality, on time delivery, cost reduction and organizational skills
• Be flexible, able and willing to modify activities and direction with a ever changing business environment
• Facility with Enterprise Resource Planning systems like SAP and its planning hierarchy and entities like Bills of Materials
• Experience interfacing with various manufacturing functional groups, such as production, logistics, quality control, quality assurance, and technical services
• Experience with GBIP/SAP/APO
• Experience in Supply Chain Optimization/Strategy preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for procurement and logistics management services for the systems, equipment as required for the sustainment life cycle.

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:

• To develop and maintain an effective customer-supplier relationship with other Managers and Support Functions and promote this at Supply Chain team level
• SAP Experience in modules SD, PP, MM, APO modules
• SAP Experience implementation
• Microsoft Dynamics, complex MRP/ERP system experience
• Knowledge and prior experience with lean manufacturing
• Planning and Purchasing experience
• Vendor base development and scorecards maintenance
• Manufacturing support background

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for anglo American with guidance and have an in-depth knowledge of public legislation and policy as they relate to preferential procurement and supplier development.

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

• Advanced working knowledge of SQL and database usage
• Advanced Excel usage including automation of reporting incorporating SQL
• Understanding of Fulfillment Operations
• Understanding of financial reporting structures and key financial metrics in Supply Chain and Customer Fulfillment
• Results oriented creative thinker
• Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, MS Project and MS Access
• In-depth knowledge of the capital equipment industry
• CIPS qualified, minimum Level 5

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for requirements for efficient integration with IDD ERP systems such as SAP and Navision.

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:

• Promote compliance with and the improvement of safe operating policies and practices across all Supply chain operations within the Business, including third parties to embed a safety first culture within the working environment
• Identify new/emerging legal or customer led audit requirements and develop plans to achieve compliance, securing funds if necessary to build systems and processes to maximise adherence to policy
• Oversee the deployment of the Sales and Operating planning (S+OP) process to ensure sufficient production capacity, stocks or finished goods and raw materials, and labour are in place to meet customer orders at the best optimum cost
• Together with Purchasing, negotiate and manage third party contracts (3PLs) to minimise costs, build effective working relationships and ensure service delivery
• Act as the Supply Chain lead in cross functional/customer projects to ensure that all developments include collaborative working which results in successful new implementations and on going service improvement
• Experience with ERP systems, including JD Edwards
• Proficient with Auto CAD and MS Office software, specifically Excel
• ERPP/MPS/CRP/RCCP/MRP experienced