JENNY HONG
Samsung Electronics America
McKinney,TX
21
years of professional experience
- Results-driven Senior Supply Chain & Business Planning Professional with 19+ years of experience integrating carrier SCM operations, corporate financial analytics, and enterprise AI automation. Proven track record directing end-to-end PSI and demand planning for 45 flagship mobile SKUs across the dedicated AT&T account. Combines a rigorous accounting/finance foundation with modern technology to drive forecast accuracy, eliminate inventory liabilities, and maintain continuous executive readiness.
- Carrier SCM & Flagship Governance: Directs PSI, collaborative CPFR alignment, and lifecycle execution (NPI to EOL) across 45 premium mobile SKUs, eliminating stockouts and mitigating part exposure risks.
- AI & Workflow Automation: Spearheaded adoption of Claude Enterprise and automated real-time KPI pipelines (GSCM, DNA Reports) to streamline multi-tier variance analysis and accelerate Headquarter / GOC executive reporting.
- Financial-Driven Decision Support: Leverages 10+ years in corporate finance to align operational supply-demand plans with company financial targets, working capital efficiency, and profitability goals.
Work History
Sr. Professional, AT&T Supply Management
6 Months- Flagship Demand Planning & CPFR Alignment (45 SKUs): Lead synchronized supply and sell-out forecasting for 45 flagship mobile SKUs (Galaxy smartphones and foldables) for the dedicated AT&T account; manage optimal Weeks of Supply (WOS) and Days Sales on Hand (DSOH) while conducting regular CPFR calls with carrier counterparts to review, validate, and align weekly demand trajectories and track PO/COF execution.
- Pre-PO Buffering & Supply Continuity: Act flexibly on high-conviction forecast analytics ahead of formal carrier PO/COF issuance, preemptively securing buffer inventory to prevent stockouts (OOS) and sharing transparent updates to eliminate inventory surprises.
- Channel Sell-Out & Store Replenishment (DNA Data): Analyze channel sell-out velocity by correlating device activation telemetry (FOTA) against customer POS data; execute store- and door-level replenishment reviews across all 45 SKUs leveraging AT&T DNA Reports (carrier DCs, retail doors, SLA% compliance, sell-thru pacing, and PO status) to maintain high product availability without regional imbalances.
- EOL Governance & Zero Part Exposure: Monitor late-lifecycle sell-out velocity well ahead of EOL to prevent carrier over-purchasing and channel surplus; rigorously manage component dependencies with Headquarter planning teams to ensure zero part exposure upon product phase-out.
- AI-Driven SCM Automation (Claude Enterprise): Automated end-to-end PSI workbook raw data consolidation into final system-loading formats and ready-to-use executive reports, eliminating manual data processing; architected real-time reporting pipelines (GSCM, Customer Direct Sales / Inventory / DNA Reports) and deployed an SO AR dashboard with closed-loop forecast calibration; leveraged Claude Enterprise to synthesize multi-tier variance commentary, accelerating executive decision-making and Headquarter / GOC communications.
- Comprehensive SCM Reporting & Leadership Governance: Lead comprehensive reporting across all SCM operational dimensions (weekly PSI, channel inventory health, sell-out pacing, and TP/MP financial variances); conduct weekly team reviews detailing forward demand plans, WoW variance analysis, and root causes; prepare and lead regular Wednesday executive briefings to update leadership on critical weekly issues, supply recovery status, and actionable risk mitigation.
Sr. Professional, AP2 team
4 Years 10 Months- Strategic AP2 & Mid-to-Long-Term PSI: Led strategic B2C/B2B mid-to-long-term planning (PSI Management), centralized supply reallocation, and overall Product Lifecycle (PLC) transitions; published AP2 outlooks and tracked WoW variances across DP/SO vs. TP/Sync FP/MP.
- Risk & Opportunity Management: Audited account teams' sell-out pacing and promotional programs weekly to detect overly conservative or aggressive risk buffers; conducted independent demand/supply simulations via the AP2 strategic lens, continuously briefing leadership on R&O profiles to safeguard monthly targets and annual commitments.
- Corporate KPI Governance: Optimized critical SCM metrics including Target Plan (TP) accuracy, aging inventory reduction, Sell-Out A/R, WOS compliance, channel constraint grades, and continuous parts exposure mitigation.
Sr. Professional, Business Performance Management
5 Years 8 Months- Financial Planning & Executive Reporting: Analyzed operating results across 9 major customer accounts versus annual targets; formulated weekly financial proformas, preliminary/final Target Plans (TP), and Management Plans (MP) for executive leadership and Headquarter.
- Commercial Deal Modeling (QCD): Modeled Quarterly Commercial Deals with Sales, executing financial simulations across profitability, CPIR, and YoY/MP variance.
- Sales Allowance (SD) Governance: Governed end-to-end SD programs in GERP, managing claim validations, month-end closing, accrual reviews, and post-mortem program analyses.
Sr. Financial Analyst
1 Year 9 Months- Directed monthly, quarterly, and annual budget planning and MBO performance tracking for Mobile R&D teams aligned with Headquarter and SEA Finance.
- Supervised financial operations for 35 Technical Approval lab accounts (pricing, quotes, POs, payments) and governed all R&D vendor contracts and NDAs.
Accounting Manager
1 Year- Managed full-cycle daily accounting, monthly/annual closing, cash flow projections, and bank financing portfolios.
- Spearheaded negotiations with the LaGrange Development Authority, securing local property tax abatements totaling over $6M in tax savings.
Assistant Accounting Manager / Sr. Financial Analyst
5 Years- Accounting Management (Huntsville, AL | 2009-2011): Executed GERP closing (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets), balance sheet reconciliations, physical inventory audits (excess/obsolete write-offs), and financial footnote reporting.
- Financial Planning & Analysis (Pharr, TX | 2006-2009): Directed annual OpEx and CapEx planning across 14 teams and 84 accounts; conducted monthly cost variance analyses and cost-reduction audits for executive leadership.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance
Specialized in Investments
Skills
AI & Advanced Analytics: Claude Enterprise (Workflow & Commentary Automation)
GenAI SCM Intelligence
Automated Data Consolidation
AI/ML Predictive Forecasting
Executive KPI Dashboards (SO AR
FCST Accuracy)
Continuous Plan Calibration
Risk & Opportunity (R&O) Modeling
Supply Chain & Operations Expertise: Product Launch to EOL Management
Part Exposure Mitigation
CPFR & Carrier Alignment
Pre-PO Buffering & Supply Continuity
Optimal Inventory Management (WOS & DSOH)
AT&T DNA Report Review (Channel Inventory
SLA% Monitoring
Sell-Thru Tracking
PO Validation)
Systems & Tools: ERP
SAP
Alteryx
Advanced MS Excel / PowerPoint / Word
GSCM
DMS
Customer Direct Sales / Inventory / DNA Reports
etc.
Timeline
Sr. Professional, AT&T Supply Management
Samsung Electronics America
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Sr. Professional, AP2 team
Samsung Electronics America
05.2021 - 03.2026Read More
Sr. Professional, Business Performance Management
Samsung Electronics America
08.2015 - 04.2021Read More
Sr. Financial Analyst
Samsung Electronics America
11.2013 - 08.2015Read More
Accounting Manager
Sewon America, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2013Read More
Assistant Accounting Manager / Sr. Financial Analyst
LG Electronics, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2011Read More
The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Finance
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