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Bum Jin Kim

Edgewater,NJ

Summary

With 13 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, this candidate has developed a deep understanding of managing accounting systems and strategic business planning. Throughout their career, they have successfully compared and analyzed revenue, profit, and loss data from 13 global offices and 3 factories. Additionally, they have effectively managed and supervised the performance of Home Appliance products on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. Their involvement in managing inventories and accounts receivable/payable from clients has allowed them to gain valuable insights into the financial aspects of the business. Furthermore, they have been actively involved in sales budgeting, forecasting numbers, and calculating expenses for the year. Having worked at both the Mexico office and the United States office, this candidate possesses strong global business capabilities. Their skills in marketing and strategy development have enabled them to pioneer new markets and develop innovative products.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Business Operations and Planning

WINIA Electronics America
01.2023 - Current
  • Planning sales budgeting, forecasting numbers, and calculating expenses for the year
  • Build the strategy for Mid to long-term portfolio of each home appliance products
  • Supervising and taking initiative in factory production progress, materials procurement and quality issues
  • Planning and Managing global OEM brand business from Korea and China
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Championed process improvement initiatives that led to significant cost reductions and improved service quality for customers.
  • Implemented a comprehensive performance management system, improving employee productivity and satisfaction levels.

Director of Product Management

WINIA Electronics Mexico
08.2019 - 01.2023
  • Oversaw product design and roadmap and coordinated aspects of development and rollout.
  • Planning sales budgeting, forecasting numbers, and calculating expenses for the year
  • Worked collaboratively with developers, senior-level stakeholders and partners to collect data on deficiencies and provide solutions to long-standing issues.
  • Supervising and taking initiative in factory production progress, materials procurement and quality issues
  • Planning marketing strategy for maintaining market shares in Mexico market
  • Increase sales volume : Y2020 5%↑, Y2021 12%↑, Y2022 7%↑
  • Improvement in profit : Y2020 1%↑, Y2021 3%↑, Y2022 3%↑

Overseas Export Team Leader

WINIA Electronics Headquarter
09.2014 - 08.2019
  • Managing production and sales of kimchi refrigerator in USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Thailand, Brazil, and China
  • Managing quality issues and supporting spare parts
  • Planning global marketing strategy to launch new products
  • Supervising logistic team for precise deliveries
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.

Loan Development Team Manager

Smart Savings Bank (WINIA Group)
10.2012 - 09.2014
  • Developing and managing corporate business loans
  • Managing AP/AR of major top 5 clients
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
  • Boosted employee satisfaction through regular performance reviews, constructive feedback, and personal development plans.

Strategic Planning Team Manager

WINIA Group
10.2011 - 10.2012
  • Analyzing sales, profit, expense of the Group subsides companies
  • Planning strategic business models for better performance
  • General affairs and accounting support
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient task delegation and time management strategies.
  • Developed a high-performing team by recruiting top talent, providing ongoing training, and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional departments to drive cohesive efforts towards common goals and objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Sydney
06.2006

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Florida State University
06.1999

Highschool -

Edgewood Senior Highschool
Ashtabula, Ohio
06.1997

Skills

  • Productivity optimization
  • Process improvement
  • Strategic development
  • Risk mitigation
  • Corporate communications
  • Budget forecasting
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Sales operations
  • Operations management

Activities

  • Worked as a promotor of the Pyungchang Winter Olympic Committee in Vancouver, Canada.
  • Worked as Freelancer organizer for the Paralympic Committee.
  • Worked as Freelancer organizer for the various concerts and events.

Military Service

Combat Supporting Company, 66th Regiment, 21th Division

Languages

Korean
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Director of Business Operations and Planning

WINIA Electronics America
01.2023 - Current

Director of Product Management

WINIA Electronics Mexico
08.2019 - 01.2023

Overseas Export Team Leader

WINIA Electronics Headquarter
09.2014 - 08.2019

Loan Development Team Manager

Smart Savings Bank (WINIA Group)
10.2012 - 09.2014

Strategic Planning Team Manager

WINIA Group
10.2011 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Florida State University

Highschool -

Edgewood Senior Highschool

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Sydney
Bum Jin Kim