Functional Skills

Communications
Data Analysis
Demand Planning
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Leadership Development
Operational Efficiency
Procurement
Production Planning
Strategic Sourcing
Supply Chain Integration
Supply Chain Management
Vendor Management
Warehouse Management
Inventory Management
Supplier Relationship Management

Software Skills

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
SAP

Certifications

CSCPCertified Supply Chain Professional

Sector Experience

Business Services
Consumer Goods
Manufacturing
Retail
Transportation & Logistics

Languages

Korean
English

Experience

GRACEUS Co., Ltd Start-Up
Chief Executive Officer
3/2021 - 3/2024
• Led raw material sourcing and end to end procurement, worth US$1.1 M/year, including, supplier selection, contracts, negotiations, purchase order creations, and delivery management.
• Established F.ABLE, an internet-abled Sourcing Company, by leveraging market insights and technology to transform sourcing processes and lead sustainability initiatives.
• Delivered strategic sourcing consultancy to optimize supply chains, resulting in 35% cost saving, 50% reduction in lead time and quality improvements within budget targets.
• Published market analysis and introduced cutting-edge sustainable materials at the platform to elevate market insights and driving sustainability initiatives.

Kido Industrial Product Management / Strategy
Senior Manager-Sourcing & Supply Chain
9/2018 - 10/2020
• Led end-to-end manufacturing operations, resulting in USD $8.25M worth of orders annually, while managing key processes in bulk production from raw material readiness through to delivery, ensuring planned schedule and maintaining quality standards.
• Conducted product development of high-performance outdoor garments, from raw material sourcing to fit approval ensuring production efficiency and profitability.
• Optimized capacity and production planning by aligning buyer forecasts and demand plans to secure production capacity and minimize buy-peaks during high seasons, ensuring supply chain stability and on-time delivery.
• Conducted daily productivity data analysis to maximize overall production efficiency and cost analysis for cost-savings, achieving overall $249K/year in revenue.
• Developed long- and mid-term sourcing strategies by considering economic trends, political events, tariffs, and market dynamics to future-proof operations.

Louis Vuitton Korea Operations
Supply Chain & Logistics Manager
12/2017 - 7/2018
• Optimized inventory level by conducting proactive re-balancing, replenishment, and obsolescence, resulting in 30% increase in inventory turnover and a 33% improvement in in-stock levels.
• Developed seasonal inventory planning by analyzing sales history, forecasts, and sales events, and closely coordinated with the regional distribution center to ensure optimal inventory levels, contributing to a 12% year-over-year sales growth.
• Managed outbound supply chain operations by developing and implementing strategies for 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) management and Warehouse Management System (WMS), improving stock counting accuracy and transportation operational efficiency.
• Coordinated with compliance team in France to ensure regulatory compliance, adapting processes to meet domestic standards in the luxury goods industry.

Samsung C&T Corporate Strategy & Development
Supply Chain Manager
1/2013 - 1/2017
• Optimized supply chain efficiency by reducing order lead time by 44% and MOQ by 50% through cross-functional collaboration with vendors to implement Just-In-Time (JIT) production strategies.
• Led supply and demand balancing by analyzing forecasting errors and optimizing supply capability, contributing a 30% reduction in the overall inventory rate.
• Conducted seasonal capacity planning for finished goods to manage order allocations worth US$380M/year through vendor selection, allocation strategies, and cost & lead time negotiations.
• Evaluated vendor performance in delivery, order accuracy, quality and cost, enhancing vendor efficiency and capabilities.
• Produced weekly S&OP dashboards on demand fluctuation, supply capabilities and inventory by analyzing on sales, purchase orders and fulfillment to identify constraints and lead the management solution.
• Spearheaded a project for finished goods in-house production and safety stock optimization to mitigate supply constraints.

Columbia Sportswear Liaison Office Operations
Global Sourcing Assistant Manager
11/2009 - 2/2013
• Led vendor selection, cost negotiation, and allocation, aligning with seasonal forecasting and budget targeting.
• Led product development from prototype to approval, ensuring performance, quality standards and cost efficiency.
• Conducted in-depth cost analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance profitability.
• Evaluated vendor performance in quality, delivery, production capability, and collaboration, driving operational improvements.
• Facilitated workshops to enhance vendor relationship, leverage best-in-class partners and lead supply chain strategy transformation initiatives.
• Conducted manufacturer sourcing to expand supply chain network in Vietnam, Bangladesh and Indonesia, enhancing production diversity and capability.

Youngone Corp. Operations
Sales in Sourcing & Supply Chain
6/2005 - 11/2009
• Led end to end OEM process by conducting raw material sourcing, product development, production planning, procurement, quality control, ensuring order fulfillment and maintaining production flow.
• Led supplier selection, negotiation, and purchasing execution for materials, implementing beget and quality standards.
• Conducted cost analysis to identify cost-saving initiatives and led negotiated with buyer and suppliers, reducing spending and production costs.
• Optimized production plans by aligning customer buying plan, procurement plan and material inventory status to maintain production flow and productivity.
• Managed production teams to ensure effective execution adherence to schedule and quality standards.
• Oversaw quality control process for materials and finished garments, maintaining product standards.