Supply Chain Manager Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for purchasing and materials support for the Manufacturing, Service, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Maintenance departments including development and management of an effective procurement function and external suppliers, identification and qualification of vendors, and supplier visits and audits.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Previous purchasing experience with castings, mechanical assemblies and OEM contracts preferred
• Experience in lean supply chain techniques, total quality, six sigma or other similar environments
• Prior knowledge and experience of configurable and compliant products preferred
• CIPS/APICS certification desirable
• To hold daily, weekly, monthly and annual reviews of Supply Chain quality, production, and delivery performance
• To identify with the Supply Chain and Support Staff areas for performance improvement
• To ensure that all employees follow escalation procedures for Safety, Quality and Delivery concerns and escalate issues to the plant management team as appropriate
• To ensure that Supply Chain teams take appropriate recovery action to manage production losses to minimise impact on downstream customers

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for feedback to manufacturing and purchasing management concerning potential problems that could affect manufacturing operations.

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:

• SAP / ERP / Rapid Response experience
• Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing tools (Lean / JIT / 6 Sigma / Design For Manufacturing / SPC / Rapid Tool Setting / FMEA / RCA)
• Experience in pharmaceutical or similar environment
• Use IDA, SAP, Powerpoint, MS Project, Word, Excel, JDA, Shopvue, BW and Access programs to develop, prepare and complete internal and external communication and reports
• Have knowledge of product and packaging and specifications
• Prior Supply Chain Management experience
• Experience using Lean manufacturing tools
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure that across the business the supply chain team are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed and delivering to their potential

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership as process knowledge expert for materials, materials systems, material data and IT solution to impact operational results and grow supply chain teams’ knowledge base.

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:

• Strong knowledge in all areas of import / export, regulatory and logistics management
• Fluent in English written and spoken –another languages (written and spoken) are of advantage
• Work experience in any of the fields of supply chain management, planning, logistics and inventory management
• Knowledge of SOX, GMP, FDA, and MDD requirements
• Manages exempt and nonexempt employees
• Deals well with uncertainty and change
• Knowledge of UK Contract law and legal knowledge relevant to supply chain
• Experience in cost and financial management and project delivery and management

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

Previously, I was responsible for analysis and direction regarding supply chain feasibility, manufacturing and sourcing strategy, logistics and customer service implications, etc.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong understanding of the US print and mail market place
• Good presentation, written & verbal communication skills
• High level of influencing and negotiation skills
• Participation in significant projects delivering value to internal and external clients
• Excellent MS Excel skills and knowledge
• Compile and issue Monthly Supply Chain Reporting
• Develop staff through coaching, providing feedback and training
• Strong working knowledge in MS Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and oversight to activities in the regions manufacturing, logistics, quality and procurement Finance.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques and experience of applying it
• Extensive use of a MRP/ERP system and finite scheduling tools
• Experience of managing multi-discipline teams
• Experience in a manufacturing planning and/or procurement role
• Solid understanding of domestic and international purchasing and subcontracting
• Solid understanding of construction industry
• Fully knowledgeable and experienced in the means, processes and methods needed to successfully construct the materials management program for the project
• Participates in the review of vendor and customer contracts by outlining requirements and considerations