Malka Williams

Supply chain and production planning professional with 3+ years owning manufacturing, procurement, and inventory execution for a clean beauty brand. Builds SKU-level buy plans across in-house production, contract manufacturers, and component suppliers, balancing MOQs, lead times, and weeks of supply against service-level targets. Experienced in ERP-based planning, supplier management, launch and limited-edition phasing, and demand-supply reconciliation across DTC and retail channels.

Author & Independent Publisher - Noble and Grounded Books - Los Angeles, CA

(2024-01)

• Manage end-to-end production of an independently published children's title, coordinating illustration, print interior and cover specifications, and print-on-demand vendor requirements.
• Oversee print and digital fulfillment workflows, including file preparation, proofing cycles, and distribution setup across print and Kindle channels.

Manufacturing & Production Project Manager - Odacité Inc. - Los Angeles, CA

(2021-03 - 2024-07)

• Owned production and procurement planning for 50 active SKUs across one in-house manufacturing operation, 3 contract manufacturers, and 20 component suppliers, converting demand into buy plans against MOQ and 12-week lead time constraints.
• Maintained 91% in-stock rate across DTC and retail channels while holding 8 weeks of supply, balancing service level against working capital tied up in bulk and componentry.
• Sequenced component and packaging purchase orders for launches, limited editions, and gift-with-purchase kits so long-lead items landed ahead of scheduled fill dates.
• Ran recurring demand-supply reviews with marketing and sales, translating promotional calendars and sell-through data into revised buy plans.
• Reduced excess and obsolete inventory by 12% through rolling forecast reviews and MOQ renegotiation with contract manufacturers.
• Managed inventory and production planning in Fishbowl Inventory and Airtable, with supporting analysis in Excel, reporting on inventory turns, coverage, and forecast variance at the SKU level.

Community Research & UX Planner - Design Lab, UC San Diego - La Jolla, CA

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Analyzed qualitative and quantitative datasets across 6 community research projects, translating findings into design and program recommendations.
• Built reporting and visualizations that made complex data legible to non-technical stakeholders across 8 partner organizations.

Public Space & Community Planning Intern - Office of the Mayor, Planning & Development Department - Detroit, MI

(2018-01 - 2018-12)

• Supported public space and community planning projects through data analysis, agency coordination, and reporting.

B.A. - Urban Studies and Planning - University of California, San Diego (2016-01 - 2020-12)