ALEX YOUNG WOO AHN
LA MIRADA,CA
Summary
For the past 15 years, I have worked in the food industry, encompassing manufacturing, purchasing, marketing, sales, and supply chain management, with extensive hands-on management experience. I have consistently achieved results through fostering a collaborative team environment and demonstrating exceptional motivation and innovation. My ability to drive significant change within my team has been recognized by local companies and Korean branches. Given the opportunity, I will demonstrate my capabilities once again.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Management / Marketing Director
Daesang America LLC / Lucky Foods
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Have responsible for developing and executing sales strategies to drive revenue and market share in the U.S
- Lead and motivate the sales team, set targets, and ensure performance goals are met
- Design and implement marketing campaigns to promote Daesang and Lucky products and strengthen brand presence
- Conducting market research and analyzing sales data to inform decisions
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams and provides regular reports to HQ in Korea on performance and market insights
Purchasing / SCM Sr. Manager
Daesang Foods USA. Inc/Daesang America LLC
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Have responsible for overseeing the procurement of raw materials and managing supplier relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective purchases
- To monitor inventory levels, collaborate with production teams to forecast demand
- To ensure stock rotation and quality control
- Manage logistics, transportation, and ensuring goods are delivered on time
- Have Responsible for identifying cost-saving opportunities and managing the department’s budget
- Lead a team and collaborate with other departments to optimize the overall supply chain efficiency.
Business Owner
127 J & Y INC
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Handled selection, purchasing, and import of Korean products to Asian Market sellers
- Research to find quality products and establish sourcing/procurement strategies and goals
- To create and capture opportunities to advance your career and fulfill your potential.
- Study market trends in both US and Korea for specific category and advising/assisting Korean clients
Sr. Purchasing Manager
Haitai USA Inc
05.2013 - 03.2019
- Negotiate a Korean major contract agreement with NongHyup Trading, Maniker Samgetang, Dongsuh Maxim Foods, driving annual purchasing $10 million.
- Conducted physical inventory of surplus products, which included a detailed list with pictures that was posted on the company intranet.
- Streamlined department processes and procedures to determine optimum staffing levels. Instituted metrics to document cost savings, purchase requisition turnaround, and number of POs issued.
- Guided process improvements for the Document Control Department, resulting in elimination of redundant activities and fueling more effective processes and procedures
Grocery Assistant Manager
Zion Market
04.2011 - 04.2013
- Manage all grocery department functions and assist managers with computer works
- Assist vendors with Purchasing Orders
- Meeting/ manage food vendors for the market
- Analyze invoice cost and purchasing cost
ACCOUNTING AUDIT
Michelle Inc.
10.2010 - 04.2011
- Assisted in all financial department functions including finance audits
- Oversee Accounts Payable and Receivable reports
- Prepared Financial Audit Reports and analysis of invoices
- Managed Quick Book AP/ AR
SALES ASSOCIATE
Hyun-Jin Materials
09.2008 - 12.2009
- Assisted CFO with all company major functions and events
- Assisted with public relations and interface with clients and vendors
- Assisted Sales Department with Purchase Orders
- Created cost analysis reports and audit purchases and remaining inventory
ADMINISTRATION RESEARCH SPECIALIST
Korea Institute of Public Administration
09.2005 - 12.2006
- Conducted nationwide surveys for all government employees
- Managed and reviewed 2005 and 2006 budgets
- Responsible for compiling all research data for annual budgets
- Acted as a liaison for the central government and local officials
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pure Mathematics
California State University Long Beach
01-2002
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Quick Book
- VMware
- Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Management / Marketing Director
Daesang America LLC / Lucky Foods
06.2023 - 12.2024
Purchasing / SCM Sr. Manager
Daesang Foods USA. Inc/Daesang America LLC
02.2022 - 05.2023
Business Owner
127 J & Y INC
09.2019 - 01.2022
Sr. Purchasing Manager
Haitai USA Inc
05.2013 - 03.2019
Grocery Assistant Manager
Zion Market
04.2011 - 04.2013
ACCOUNTING AUDIT
Michelle Inc.
10.2010 - 04.2011
SALES ASSOCIATE
Hyun-Jin Materials
09.2008 - 12.2009
ADMINISTRATION RESEARCH SPECIALIST
Korea Institute of Public Administration
09.2005 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Pure Mathematics
California State University Long Beach