Cheska is an experienced Supply Chain Analyst specializing in end-to-end inventory and logistics management for Amazon and multi-platform brands. She has proven expertise in procurement, order planning, supplier coordination, and shipment management, ensuring stock availability while avoiding overstock situations. With strong experience handling Chinese suppliers and 3PL operations, she is adept at keeping supply chains smooth and compliant with Amazon standards.

Currently with Gravitiq as a Senior Supply Chain Analyst handling two brands (teeth whitening and foot care products). She manages the end-to-end supply chain including ordering, tracking POs, coordinating with Chinese suppliers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs, while ensuring compliance with Amazon requirements. She is responsible for inventory planning based on sales forecasts, product launches, and maintaining healthy stock levels across Amazon and other platforms.
Previously worked for Gramercy Kitchen as a Supply Chain and Logistics Operations Specialist, where she oversaw procurement to delivery, inventory management, purchasing, and multi-platform logistics (Shopify, Walmart, Wayfair). Left as the company was sold.
Motive: Actively exploring for career growth, prefers flexible arrangements with China overlap
Current: 1800 USD
Expected: 2000 USD (negotiable)
Availability: 2 weeks

Key Scope of Role
• Managing inventory across all platforms to avoid under/overstock situations
• Procurement and order planning based on sales forecasts
• Organizing shipments from suppliers to Amazon FBA and 3PL warehouses
• Coordinating with suppliers on product orders, quality checks, and compliance documentation
• Monitoring shipments to ensure on-time delivery
Exclusions
• Sales forecasting – depends on brand team’s inputs
• Full compliance management – collects required docs but not responsible for in-depth compliance

Process Overview

1. Review forecasts and inventory levels

2. Plan and place orders with suppliers

3. Coordinate PO creation and production

4. Manage shipments and documentation to Amazon/3PL

5. Handle quality control via supplier or third-party

6. Monitor shipments to avoid delays

Key Activities & Metrics
• Alignment with brand team on forecasts and promotions
• Tracking and maintaining optimal stock levels
• Coordination with suppliers/freight forwarders to ensure order timeliness
• Proactive shipment monitoring to mitigate port/customs delays
• Metrics: Stock level accuracy, order accuracy, timeliness of deliveries

Relevant Scenarios
• Overcame communication challenges with Chinese suppliers by being direct and precise, resulting in smooth supplier relations and reduced errors
• Proactively monitored shipments during port/customs delays, minimizing disruptions and keeping commitments on sales and delivery timelines