Cierra Walker
Danbury
Summary
Strategic Supply Chain Planner with a strong background in inventory management and vendor negotiations. Expertise in data analysis and production planning enhances supply chain efficiency and reduces costs. Collaborates effectively across functions to drive operational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Planner
Happy Viking Nutrition, Inc.
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Managed inventory health for DTC and Amazon channels, aligning stock levels with demand to optimize turnover efficiency.
- Conducted vendor research and cost-benefit analyses for raw ingredients, securing high-quality suppliers while reducing costs.
- Collaborated with leadership to oversee production cycles with contract manufacturers, ensuring product specifications compliance and on-time shipments.
Supply Chain Planner
Dyla Brands LLC
05.2020 - 05.2025
- Orchestrated complex data sets to drive the production of $30 MM+ in inventory, aligning supply with dynamic demand plans
- Optimized and managed shipping of $100 MM inventory through Amazon Seller Central, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with demand
- Developed best practices and processes for inventory deployment, collaborating cross-functionally with 3PLs and co-manufacturers
Supply Chain Deployment Analyst
Nestle Health Science
Bridgewater
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Led supply chain segment for new e-commerce venture, managing 3PL warehouse shipping process and reconciling invoicing discrepancies to ensure smooth operations
- Engineered strategic trucking route overhaul, achieving $100K in direct savings and supporting $1MM departmental cost-reduction goal
- Achieved order fulfillment rate of 98% for 12 consecutive weeks
Account Order Representative
Nestle USA
Allentown
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Achieved $32 million year-end sales goal by coordinating customer service team efforts with top three Nestlé customer.
- Negotiated procedures with top three Nestlé customer, reducing rush truck requests by 30%.
- Developed standard operating procedure for returns process and trained customer service center personnel as subject matter expert.
Education
BA - Business Management
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA01-2012
Skills
- Supply chain optimization
- Inventory management
- Production planning
- Supply forecasting
- Vendor negotiation
- Data analysis
Websites
Volunteer Experience
2019-2020, Missionary Volunteer, Greater Beijing Area, China
Developed Mandarin Chinese proficiency while managing educational programs for primary students in Beijing, spearheading Bible educational work and travelling throughout Eastern Asia.
Timeline
Supply Chain Planner
Happy Viking Nutrition, Inc.
05.2025 - 04.2026
Supply Chain Planner
Dyla Brands LLC
05.2020 - 05.2025
Supply Chain Deployment Analyst
Nestle Health Science
01.2015 - 01.2019
Account Order Representative
Nestle USA
01.2012 - 01.2015
BA - Business Management
Muhlenberg College