Dong Kyu Hong
Springfield,VA
Summary
Analytical Procurement Specialist with expertise in evaluating inventory levels and determining supply and demand. A bilingual individual with a persuasive attitude and knowledge needed to coordinate logistics, including delivery schedules with vendors.
A hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to give every customer a positive and memorable experience. Communicative Purchasing Associate with a two-year background in procurement, evaluating material quality, and securing services of suppliers and manufacturers. Consistently maintaining accurate sales and purchasing reports for forecasting and cost tracking. Energetic and hardworking individual with high attention to detail and purchasing budget drafting capabilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Associate
Paul’s Beauty Warehouse
03.2022 - Current
- Managed 115 vendors and manufacturers, processed 60+ purchase orders monthly
- Streamlined purchasing processes to enhance efficiency, implementing automated systems to reduce paperwork.
- Optimized inventory levels by conducting regular audits and adjusting purchase orders accordingly.
- Achieved cost savings with strategic sourcing initiatives, identifying alternative and reliable suppliers as well as negotiating better pricing.
- Followed market’ trends and new technology with clients' demands and connected to new vendors and manufacturers.
Junior System Engineer
ITFederal
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Planned, Installed, and tested new electric circuits for commercial kitchen by city code
- Designed multiple remodeling commercial building plans using CAD (Smart Draw) for internal projects
- Planned, installed, and tested telecommunication, data, network, and security system with RJ45 Cat-4 and Cat-5 cable
- Managed and conducted architectural renovation plans for commercial buildings
- Consulted and supervised technical team members of construction projects to ensure excellent workman performance and project quality as well as schedule
Equipment Installer
Hana Fire Prevention Cooperation
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Enhanced fire safety by installing and maintaining fire sprinkler systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Collaborated with construction teams to ensure seamless integration of fire sprinkler systems into new building projects.
- Improved workplace efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and specifications for each installation project.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05.2018
Skills
- Supplier negotiation
- Shipping coordination
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Import and Export Regulations
- Pricing Structures
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and INxSQL
- Demand forecasting
- Power Tool Operation
- Electrical knowledge
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Purchasing Associate
Paul’s Beauty Warehouse
03.2022 - Current
Junior System Engineer
ITFederal
10.2018 - 09.2019
Equipment Installer
Hana Fire Prevention Cooperation
01.2007 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
University of Maryland - College Park
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