Merchandise Planner Cover Letter

Lonnie K. Hess
1413 Hewes Avenue. Columbia, MD 21045
Phone:  443-620-6483. Email: hess1212@hotmail.com

July 3, 2010

Mr. Stephen G. Worley
XYZ Store
Berkeley Springs
WV   25411

Dear Mr. Worley

Are you looking for the merchandise planner with solid merchandising strategies, credible financial planning and inventory analysis to sales forecasting and fashion trends then you are kindly requested to look no further. Five years of proven track record of merchandising management thereby generating profitability consistently at ABC apparel store with branches all over the world coupled with bachelor degree from The Arts Institute of Phoenix is sure to fill the bill for the skills that you have been looking for.

Some of my significant merchandising skills are as follows:

• Strong market sensitivity has had been facilitating me from the first step i.e. conceptualization to the final step i.e. sell-through process. The strong financial aptitude with in-depth expertise in merchandising metrics, assortment planning, and key performance indicators and generators of the retail industry further explains my professional association with ABC apparel store. Fixing sales targets on the basis of product, area and division in fact is feasible because of aforementioned comprehension.
• Adequate know how of the entire relevant computer systems has had additionally aided me in effectively documenting and updating merchandise planning business process using MS Word, EXCEL and Outlook. Furthermore in response to the K-economy needs remain in forefront in learning new tools and technologies recognizing that knowledge is power.
• The exceptional communication skills along with interpersonal skills went additionally a long way in collaborating with merchants to review the sale forecast in the particular season apart from making the blueprint of the consolidated global needs.
• Played a crucial role in giving 100% customer satisfaction to more often moving beyond it. Two certificates declaring me as an employee of the year is well enough to demonstrate my competence plus my adherence to workplace ethics.

I am certain that besides above mentioned core competencies my attention to detailing, organization plus prioritization of tasks are of immediate value for your firm. Should you come to terms after looking at resume, I would appreciate a meeting to additionally call your kind attention to my ability to meet your business needs.

Thanks in advance for time, kind consideration and forthcoming positive response.

Sincerely
Lonnie K. Hess