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
City of Industry, CA / Tualatin, OR
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
City of Industry, CA
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
La Mirada, CA
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
Montebello, CA
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
L.A., Hawaiian Gardens, CA
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.
Downtown Los Angeles, CA
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
Pusan, Korea
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
Seoul, Korea
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