JUNIOR PLANNER COVER LETTER TEMPLATE

• Work collaboratively with Project Managers and Team Members to develop and maintain project plans.
• Hold regular meetings to discuss planning issues and ensure the project plan is up to date
• Monitor project dependencies and support programme dependency management activities
• Initiate day-to-day discussions with all groups involved within a project to assess the change/schedule implications of ongoing work
• Test and check the schedule logic to identify areas that may impact key delivery milestones
• Understand and explain the critical path and report the impact of change events
• Assist in the tracking and reporting of progress, including key programme delivery milestones.
• Assist in maintaining the high-level Integrated Programme plan.
• Support the understanding of schedule risks and be able to demonstrate the impact of schedule change on these risks (and opportunities)
• Use Sharpcloud to demonstrate specific elements of the project, e.g., dependencies

Skills: Project Planning, Schedule Management, Dependency Tracking, Critical Path Analysis, Risk Assessment, Progress Reporting, Stakeholder Communication, Sharpcloud Visualization

• Generate timely and accurate demand plans for all product classifications on a seasonal/weekly/monthly basis.
• Support the Planning manager's decision-making with consideration and scenarios.
• Execute product demand plans/VLPs for Wholesale and B2B channels to meet the sales targets.
• Plan new product launches with demand forecasts and detailed analysis to anticipate customer promotions, market trends, and discounting.
• Work with the Wholesale and B2B sales teams, the Finance and Planning manager, to track and support improvements in forecast accuracy on a monthly/seasonal basis.
• Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Run planning tools with sales, stock, and intake information, and the ability to identify errors and anomalies.
• Ensure product availability and dates are maximized for business needs.
• Manage SKU’s actual and target inventories of NOS lines, working closely with the Planning Manager to minimize weeks cover and maximize stock turn.
• Prepare all information for seasonal/monthly/weekly forecast meetings for Wholesale and B2B channels to review forecast accuracy, current ROS vs Wks Cover, seasonal % fulfilment, and in-season % sell-out.
• Identify opportunities to optimize inventory and meet customer demands within the Wholesale and B2B channels.
• Ad hoc analysis across the planning team.

Skills: Demand Forecasting, Inventory Planning, Sales Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Data Accuracy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Launch Planning, Forecast Optimization

• Understand forecast/planned Customer demand
• Manage Lines of Balance for each product delivery
• Manage work order release in line with Build requirements.
• Manage the escalation process when a deviation from the plan occurs.
• Management of Engineering change introduction, product transfer, and Entry into Service.
• Work with operators, production schedules, materials, and equipment to ensure on-time in full delivery to all Customers.
• Communication of all customer delivery commitments.
• Oversee allocations and seasonal reporting
• Ensure the right mix and depth of product, reviewing best sellers, etc

Skills: Demand Management, Production Scheduling, Work Order Coordination, Change Management, Delivery Assurance, Customer Communication, Inventory Allocation, Performance Reporting

• Managing stock, inventory, and the production roadmap to ensure availability of products and materials across Seltzers, Wines, Gummies, and Tinctures.
• Managing the planning, intake, and forecasts in accordance with the Sales and Operating plan.
• Liaising with suppliers of ingredients, packaging materials, and marketing collateral.
• Booking production slots to ensure forecasts are met on time and within budget.
• Communicating lead times of materials to internal and external partners.
• Be responsible for the Method of Manufacturing across blending, canning, sleeving, and packaging.
• Quality control to ensure liquids and cans are being produced in accordance with the Method of Manufacturing.
• Working with suppliers to determine COGS for all materials. 
• Negotiating improved commercial terms. 
• Updating the Product Information Management (PIM) system to ensure materials and product information are up to date for retailers and consumers.
• Working with the 3PL to ensure the product is being received, organised, and shipped efficiently.
• Analysing data from suppliers, contractors, and customers to present recommendations to the operations and logistics processes that will improve efficiency.

Skills: Inventory Management, Production Planning, Supplier Coordination, Forecast Alignment, Quality Assurance, Cost Analysis, Process Optimization, Data Reporting

• Execution of planning consolidation in APO-DP
• Contact person for APO-DP planners of all customer centers, EMEA, and key accounts
• Order management in SAP-MM
• Recognition, analysis, and elimination of deviations
• Control of responsible inventories, determination of the inventory turnover key figures
• Ensuring delivery punctuality
• Active participation in launch projects
• Collaboration and execution of tasks from Product Company, Flowteams, and Task Force Teams
• Change management, maintenance of SAP master data
• Creation of delivery schedules
• Ensuring delivery punctuality, as well as starting and monitoring escalations with suppliers 

Skills: APO Planning, Order Management, Inventory Control, Data Analysis, Delivery Performance, Change Management, Master Data Maintenance, Supplier Coordination

• Daily planning of resources and all operational activities
• Planning resources for weekend activities and a standby schedule
• Check for new Incidents/Changes/Problems
• Intake and validation of requests
• Check daily reports and take corrective action
• Escalation to the manager in case of doubt, issues, or anticipated resource shortages
• Participation in calls to discuss ticket backlog with Change/Incident management
• Help make work reproducible and ensure quality by initiating the writing and maintenance of work instructions and other documentation.

Skills: Resource Planning, Incident Management, Request Validation, Performance Monitoring, Issue Escalation, Backlog Management, Process Documentation, Quality Assurance

• Working with the buying and the Head of Product to develop and implement a department strategy to drive sales and maximize profit.
• Assisting with managing the core line cards to ensure maximum profitability
• Reviewing in-season and postseason performance, giving recommendations of areas to focus on, grow, and decline
• Ensuring system coding/attributing is reflective of the range and gives insight into performance.
• Collaborating with buying to trial new categories
• Developing a mid-term strategy for the department starts to think beyond the current season and the planning season
• Collaborating with Buying to ensure optimum intake phasing, monitors intake spend, and overall inventory levels
• Markdown and promotional planning and execution
• Closely monitoring performance against KPI benchmarks and highlighting any risk, suggesting actions to take to bring performance back to meet or exceed KPIs

Skills: Sales Strategy, Profit Optimization, Performance Analysis, Range Management, Category Development, Inventory Planning, Promotional Planning, KPI Monitoring

• Maintain the flow of Subsidiary replenishment orders in line with expectations
• Lead daily planning meetings with the Production team, with sign-off on plans
• Maintain an effective RM plan with all assets checked within expected parameters
• Weekly meetings with the Procurement Planner to proactively spot and mitigate supply issues
• Monthly review and analysis of production-related master data
• Support the Process Engineers' scrap KPI by minimising changeovers and achieving a weekly target
• Ensure that all Core orders are manufactured in line with MBQ requirements
• Manage, validate, and create work orders utilising available systems

Skills: Replenishment Planning, Production Scheduling, Supply Coordination, Master Data Analysis, Process Optimization, Scrap Reduction, Work Order Management, KPI Tracking

• Build an effective, efficient, and detailed production schedule for all assets via Preactor
• Ownership of schedule adherence, reporting on attainment, and active plans for improvements, and communicating issues/failures to the Production Manager
• Dynamically manage the schedule to hit critical sales order deliveries and communicate any potential issues
• Daily meetings to discuss plans and issues with an active and visible shop floor presence
• Translate feedback (from production) into changes/corrections to master data
• In conjunction with the Maintenance Manager and Toolroom Engineer, control and plan RM schedules and any other asset improvement work.
• Maintain and update Production-related master data
• Maximise efficiency and output through changeover reduction, master data, and focus on continuous improvement
• Manage (with support from the Planning Supervisor) Core EBQs and lead-times

Skills: Production Scheduling, Schedule Adherence, Capacity Management, Continuous Improvement, Master Data Maintenance, Changeover Reduction, Asset Planning, Performance Reporting

• Assist in the development of media recommendation strategies across Print, Out of Home OOH, Site Direct Digital Display, Native, Programmatic, and Rich Media Channels
• Maintain day‐to‐day planning/buying communications with media technology partners to ensure campaigns are running smoothly
• Supports multiple clients, industry verticals, campaigns, and partnerships
• Be responsible for campaign set-up documents, technology platform media plans, insertion orders, and managing vendor invoices
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media vendors
• Monitor budgets, pacing, and ensure deadlines are met
• Work collaboratively with media, ads, analytics, creative, and account team members
• Stay up to date and be a resource on the latest news and technology that affects the industry and clients

Skills: Media Planning, Campaign Management, Vendor Relations, Budget Monitoring, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Performance Tracking, Client Support, Industry Research

• Assist in the development and execution of effective media plans in all media (including all paid channels) to support client campaigns and brands
• Seek and review, and/or develop new and innovative media solutions
• Work with other Media Planners to learn how to utilize Broadcast, Digital, and Out of Home teams as thought partners in building the overall strategy
• Work with Media Planners to learn how to work in an integrated way with other disciplines, including brand planning, creative, account service, etc.
• Assist with the preparation of presentation recommendations internally and to clients
• Assist in ensuring client client-approved plan is executed with the Broadcast, Digital, and Out of Home teams to the highest level
• Work with Media Planners to be accountable for the media budget, ensuring it is reconciled every month
• Keep the Supervisor/Director informed of client workflow and market challenges

Skills: Media Strategy, Campaign Execution, Creative Collaboration, Budget Reconciliation, Innovation Development, Cross-Discipline Coordination, Client Communication, Market Analysis

• Assist in the planning, development, delivery, and analysis of strategic campaigns to improve overall campaign effectiveness and success
• Work with the client and the account team to understand the client's business objectives and advertising strategy
• Media plan creation, ensuring success for the client and Dazed Media’s publications.
• Take ownership of the entire media process of a commercial project from brief through to implementation and reporting
• Work on several projects at the same time, often for several different clients
• Liaise with media agencies to ensure best-in-class campaign delivery
• Use insights from a range of sources, both internal and external, to build a case for campaign strategy.
• Assist in paid social campaign strategy, delivery, optimisations, and the compilation of performance reports for post-campaign Analysis.

Skills: Campaign Strategy, Client Collaboration, Media Planning, Project Management, Agency Liaison, Data Insights, Performance Analysis, Paid Social Optimization

• Support the Head of Media Strategy and Planning in producing Audience reports, circulated monthly, so that commercial teams have access to the latest brand figures.
• Liaise with internal strategy and creative teams to ensure best-in-class media delivery in response to a client brief
• Work closely with the social media team to deliver rollout plans in response to the client brief
• Work closely with the display operations team in briefing, delivery, and optimisation of branded campaigns
• Continue to develop the knowledge in trends across social, paid media, display, and email. 
• Present learnings and continue to educate the wider team
• Liaise with in-house project management and production teams to ensure asset requirements are clear and will deliver success
• Partner with project management and sales lead to respond to proactive and reactive advertising sales opportunities for all Dazed Media platforms and publications, and corresponding social channels.

Skills: Audience Reporting, Media Coordination, Campaign Optimization, Social Collaboration, Trend Analysis, Team Education, Asset Management, Sales Support

• Contribute to seasonal assortment planning and set inventory parameters through careful analysis
• Support building budget-friendly strategies that boost the business’s bottom line
• Support and maintain the updating of WSSI documents to plan and review sales, margin, and inventory
• Respond quickly to sudden changes in demand, to constantly hit KPIs
• Contribute to weekly performance reviews and forecast future stock levels to maximise sales opportunities
• Manage the flow and accuracy of data by working effectively in key relationships
• Help to generate weekly and monthly statistical forecast reports
• Continuously support to improvement of forecasting techniques, methods, and approaches
• Maintain standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems
• Support to improve the planning accuracy
• Maintain and improve the Monthly Operational Planning cycle
• Evaluation of requests from commercial teams and implementation into manufacturing plans
• Management of the forecasting system
• Planning Master Data creation and maintenance
• Redistribution of the production schedule based on any advancements/losses from production

Skills: Assortment Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Forecasting, Data Analysis, Performance Reporting, Process Improvement, Master Data Maintenance, Production Scheduling

• Research natural and cultural values of specific sites or areas and develop and present strategies for their conservation and/or enhancement
• Conduct site visits to assess current conditions and issues related to natural and human-made features within parks and recreation areas
• Engage with First Nations, experts, and internal and external stakeholders to help identify and address priorities, issues, and planning solutions that support positive outcomes
• Develop, write, edit, and format process documents, draft plans, and reports
• Coordinate meetings, compose email communications and meeting minutes, and organize records of engagement for planning initiatives
• Develop information packages and assist with the preparation of briefing materials
• Learn how to develop and execute clear and coherent plans that support the client’s business objectives
• Support the planning team with reports and with general client liaison and administration
• Ensure quality control of client-facing plans/reports/invoicing
• Support and conduct campaign analysis on post-buy evaluations and competitive updates
• Collaborate with the wider team to plan and execute strategies that deliver on marketing objectives while being on budget and on time.
• Assist with strategic insights on what is happening in the client’s industry, with consumers, and competitors.

Skills: Conservation Planning, Site Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, Report Development, Project Coordination, Client Support, Quality Assurance, Market Analysis

• Experience with Excel spreadsheets and databases
• Strong knowledge in all phases of prepress, press, and bindery.
• Strong technical background in the printing industry high-quality sheet-fed presses.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Must be skilled in Production planning of commercial or multi-media print projects.
• Must be proficient in math.
• Must be able to relate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be able to perform all functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication capabilities and a broad knowledge of printing skills.

Qualifications: BA in Supply Chain Management with 4 years of Experience

• Experience in a Manufacturing environment, specifically Production Control, Scheduling, or Inventory Control
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, etc.
• Excellent oral and written English language skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem identification and solving skills. 
• Be able to be creative when troubleshooting problems.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and efficient.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 5 years of Experience

• Experience in planning and/or production control.
• Knowledge of SAP and MicroStrategy
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel skills, must be comfortable handling and manipulating large data sets.
• Demonstrates initiative, self-motivation, and ownership.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong IT and Analytical skills
• Skilled in Microsoft Office PowerPoint
• Highly motivated individual with a disciplined approach to problem-solving
• Be able to show commercial aptitude
• Be able to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to quickly learn other companies’ tools.
• A team player who is focused on delivering results.
• Consistently showing a reliable, mature, and confident attitude

Qualifications: BA in Industrial Engineering with 3 years of Experience

• Community planning experience with a background in consulting
• Experience in land development approval and municipal development processes
• Experience with local government land use regulatory and procedural policy and bylaw development
• CAD experience or the ability to use other design software 
• Understanding of provincial planning legislation, and a willingness to learn surrounding local government policies and bylaw requirements.
• Technical and policy writing expertise
• Excellence in creative problem solving and solution implementation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective time management skills with the ability to function in a high-volume, challenging environment
• Ability to prepare information and host Public Engagement opportunities

Qualifications: BA in Operations Management with 6 years of Experience

• Experience in Apparel, Footwear, Equipment, Apparel and equipment, and/or Sourcing and Supply Chain organizations
• Data visualization software (Tableau, PowerBI, etc.) experience
• Data analytics/exploration software (Alteryx, Knime, etc.) experience
• Understanding of supply chain processes with experience in forecasting and S&OP
• Critical thinking/problem-solving abilities are linked with storytelling skills
• Excellent English (writing and speaking) skills.
• Excellent Excel, PowerPoint Point and Presentation skills
• Ability to hypothesize and create/analyze multiple what-if scenarios
• Team player and the ability to work independently
• Be able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Willing to work as a Junior Planner supporting the team

Qualifications: BA in Logistics and Transportation with 3 years of Experience

• Experience in an engineering and construction project environment
• Knowledge of the MS Office suite in Microsoft Excel.
• Learning Knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Basic Knowledge of project management techniques (i.e., critical path method, progress measurement, and earned value technique) and experience in project Planning and reporting.
• Working knowledge of the general project controls policies and procedures.
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Report writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills with a results-oriented approach.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to learn new software as per the company standards.
• Ability to establish priorities and work under pressure to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work with staff, build and maintain good working relationships with the Project Controls team.

Qualifications: BA in Economics with 2 years of Experience

• Experience in Production Planning
• Experience with Planning, Logistics, or Buying in ERP/MRP Systems
• Knowledge of the High Street competitors and able to form educated opinions to affect commercial decisions
• Understanding of all critical path elements and their impact on delivery
• Understands the customer and responds effectively to her needs
• Strong Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word)
• Understanding of the Retail Industry
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Confident and engaging communicator with the ability to deliver presentations and influence key stakeholders
• Track record of effective stock management in a fashion business
• Ability to multitask and time manage
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Qualifications: BA in Manufacturing Engineering with 4 years of Experience

• Experience in Demand Planning or related roles (at FMCG).
• Experience, e.g., within sales, buying, marketing, international business, or value chain management
• Experienced user of the Microsoft Office suite with a desire to further develop skills working in Excel
• Knowledge of demand planning and systems, e.g., SAP/Excel
• Outstanding drive to influence and improve business, while challenging
• Be able to coordinate with cross-functional departments.
• Strong communication skills and service-oriented attitude.
• Good analytical skills, keen on details, and comfortable handling large amounts of numeric data.
• Self-driven with high influencing skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Qualifications: BA in International Business with 3 years of Experience

• Experience working as a Site Engineer or general experience in undertaking construction projects
• P6 and Microsoft Project knowledge and experience
• Understanding of signalling construction and power systems
• Proficient understanding of the Oracle system or any other ERP systems
• Proficient with the MS Office products and Excel (V-Lock Up and Pivot Table), strong computer skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail and good follow-up, and follow-through skills
• Must be able to prioritize workload daily and effectively coordinate with peers’ activities related to the material planning.
• Must be able to transition quickly between working independently and as a strong team player
• Be able to work on-site to support production
• Ability to navigate the intersection of culture, brands, and audiences from new angles to arrive at deeper insights, more provocative marketing strategies, and breakthrough brand-building platforms.

Qualifications: BA in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of Experience

• Experience in Brand Planning, Creative Strategy, Strategic Consulting, or other relevant capacity.
• Deep understanding of how brands show up in the world, and what it takes to drive people to action.
• Deep understanding of the role that earned media and social media play in consumers' lives and the overall communications marketing mix.
• Proficient at developing powerful narratives that deliver on purposes, insights, inspire stakeholders, and influence strategic focus internally and externally
• Track record of providing compelling insights that drive high-performance creative.
• Expert storyteller, from inception to delivery, with superior written communication and presentation skills.
• Active knowledge of English and good proficiency in French or Dutch
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be able to perform all functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Curious, creative, and flexible planner, with a discerning eye for what makes a great marketing or earned media campaign across verticals.
• Willing to work overtime, significant overtime may be required during busy periods.

Qualifications: BA in Systems Engineering with 6 years of Experience

• Experience in logistics processes and Planning processes.
• Knowledge of the Import process
• Familiar with ERP (Oracle or SAP), MRP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Planning experience within Ecommerce
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in spreadsheet analyses to derive quantitative and qualitative business insights from data
• Strong planning and organization skills, ability to multitask
• Team player with excellent social skills
• Strong ability to work well in a group atmosphere and comply with high-quality standards.
• Strong ability to shift from one task to another to address changing production priorities.

Qualifications: BA in Management Information Systems with 4 years of Experience

• Experience in engineering work processes
• Good knowledge of the use of MS Excel
• Good knowledge of the use of Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Thorough understanding of systems, merchandising processes, and tasks, with an approach of best practice.
• Understands how a WSSI works and how it is used to keep track of department KPIs
• Comprehensive knowledge of systems and processes, and internal/external impacts on them
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and understanding of retail math and Excel
• Proactive attitude, always looking to improve processes or bring increased efficiencies to the work.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to adapt the style depending on the audience.
• Independent, pro-active, accurate, with strong analytical skills

Qualifications: BA in Engineering Management with 3 years of Experience

• Experience operating a folding/gluing machine.
• Experience in business or financial planning/analysis (commercial or FP&A)
• Excellent understanding of MS Excel, knowledge of analytical tools such as Tableau
• Strong communication and project management skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good at math and statistics
• Good administration skills and a keen willingness to learn
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to effectively direct feeders/catchers and packers to start and stop working based upon equipment or quality issues.
• Interest in the e-commerce and fashion retail industries
• Willingness to work in a multicultural environment

Qualifications: BA in Statistics with 4 years of Experience

• Experience in the corporate planning, allocation, or finance space
• Experience in using GIS mapping software and AutoCAD or similar software
• Knowledge in planning, landscape architecture, and architecture for a variety of project types and scales.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, Lumion, MS Office, Freehand graphics, and GIS 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Fluent English and strong communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work as part of a team to hit targets under pressure

Qualifications: BA in Production and Operations with 5 years of Experience

• Experience in mission planning and utilizing mission planning systems for LO weapon systems, to include RQ-170, B-2, F-117, F-22, or equivalent DoD weapons system mission planning experience within the last two years.
• Experience with Air Defense Systems, Electronic Warfare, and other national, international, and theater-level threat system capabilities, developments, and initiatives as they pertain to mission planning.
• LO operational experience through direct support, test, or training environments.
• Experience Air Defense Systems, Electronic Warfare, and other national, international, and theater-level threat system capabilities, developments, and initiatives as they pertain to mission planning.
• Understanding of the LO ISR mission
• Proficiency in data management
• Strong analytical and retail math skills
• Strong communication skills when presenting findings to colleagues, other departments, and clients.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong grammar and writing skills
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills
• Comfortable with and excited by an increasingly fragmented landscape where content and commerce live together

Qualifications: BA in Project Management with 6 years of Experience