How an eCommerce Brand Builder Hired an Experienced Supply Chain Analyst for $1,200/Month

I. What is the client’s business?

Our client specializes in building successful eCommerce brands across Amazon, Walmart, and Shopify. They identify niche market opportunities, evaluate competition, form partnerships, and launch brands directly to consumers.

II. Why did the client need a Supply Chain Analyst?

With the rapid growth of their eCommerce operations and the constant introduction of new brands, the client faced challenges in optimizing their supply chain. 
They needed to ensure timely delivery, manage inventory effectively, and navigate international distribution intricacies. 

A Supply Chain Analyst was crucial to streamline these processes. They needed someone to analyze logistics data, balance demand and supply, and ensure a consistent and high-quality consumer experience.

III. How much is the hired candidate’s salary?

Andrea, the hired Supply Chain Analyst, earns a monthly salary of $1,200 inclusive of standard Philippine employment benefits.

IV. What are the hired employee’s responsibilities?

Andrea meticulously oversees inventory, warehousing, and shipments across multiple brands.

Here are some of the high-impact responsibilities she has taken on:

• Monitoring Stock Levels: Vigilant tracking of 200+ SKUs across 7 consumer brands, effectively ensuring optimal inventory health.

• Order Management: Analyzing sales trends and inventory reorder points, skillfully managing the timely placement of POs to prevent stockouts.

• Amazon FBA Coordination: Expert handling of Amazon FBA inbound shipments, securing continuous product availability on Amazon.

• Sales Portal Oversight: Monitoring all sales portals precisely, ensuring customer shipments are dispatched promptly and accurately.

• Data-Driven Inventory Management: Making quick and impactful inventory decisions based on insights provided by the analytics team.

• Clear Communication with Management: Regularly relaying concise, actionable insights to leadership, enabling informed and agile decision-making.

• Real-Time Problem Solving: Addressing challenges, from order fulfillment delays to inventory discrepancies, with speed and efficiency.

• Supply Chain Optimization: Employing past order data to spot and resolve bottlenecks, enhancing supply chain efficiency and reducing costs.

• Shipping Cost Analysis: Rigorously evaluating shipping charges to choose the most cost-effective carriers based on parcel weights.

With the Supply Chain Analyst on the team, the client's eCommerce operations have seen marked improvements in efficiency and effectiveness. Our client can now confidently focus on broader strategic objectives, trusting that a competent professional manages their supply chain.

V. What was the hired candidate’s work background?

Andrea came with a solid 8 years of experience in supply chain management, most recently serving as a Supply Chain Manager for an Amazon seller.

‍During her tenure, she demonstrated proficiency in various areas:

• She optimized PO trackers for enhanced detail, ensuring user-friendliness for inter-departmental access which is crucial for optimization teams.

• She effectively reduced shipping costs for international shipments and local logistics from third-party providers to Amazon.

• She routinely negotiated with suppliers, securing discounts especially for bulk orders.

Andrea’s proven track record of streamlining processes and cost-saving measures made her an ideal fit for our client’s eCommerce business.