Kisop Kevin Kim
Corinth
Summary
Results-driven Biz Ops AP2 Analyst with three years of experience in demand forecasting, cross-functional coordination, and data-driven reporting within a fast-paced supply chain or planning environment. Proven expertise in managing the AP2 forecast process, including buffer logic and leadership-aligned inputs, to support strategic decision-making. Adept at analyzing weekly Production, Sales, and Inventory (PSI) trends to identify and address demand and sell-out fluctuations, enabling timely demand shaping and alignment with business goals. Skilled in consolidating and communicating actionable insights through detailed weekly reports, highlighting performance variances, risk factors, and financial impacts relative to targets. Known for a strong analytical mindset, clear communication, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving across teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional, Biz Ops AP2 NPI
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC
Plano
03.2022 - Current
- Manage AP2 Forecast loading, incorporating buffer strategies and logic in alignment with leadership guidance and cross-functional consensus
- Conduct weekly analysis of Production, Sales, and Inventory (PSI) to identify account- and product-level demand fluctuations, enabling proactive demand shaping by timelines
- Consolidate and publish comprehensive weekly AP2 reports, highlighting week-over-week variances, potential risks, and financial implications relative to sales plans and targets
- Facilitate the development, validation, and communication of business outputs between Biz Ops and cross-functional partners
Assistant Manager, WH/Logistics Operation
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC
Coppell
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Fully responsible and accountable for the day-to-day activities of bulk Mobile Warehouse Operation team relating to the management of inventory control and mobile manufacturing operation.
- Lead initiatives to gather insight and performance on current and potential 3PL providers to streamline and rearrange labor management, based on inbound and outbound volume
- Gather and analyze day-to-day inventory to identify trends of discrepancy variances and to improve monthly inventory control accuracy by 150%
- Coordinate with Samsung internals to categorize inventory type by delivery pattern and to utilize warehouse space usage, reducing material picking lead-time by 20%
Specialist, Project Sourcing & Procurement; NPI Management
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC
Coppell
03.2013 - 05.2021
- Manage team of 3 direct and 15 suppliers in sourcing packaging materials through localization - 25M yearly volume in mobile packaging production.
- Manage 20 suppliers globally – Capacity Management, Demand Allocation, Cost Analysis & Management
- Built and implemented cost strategies for production efficiency saving over $ 20M yearly.
- Analyze supplier RFQs and negotiate pricing in order to maximize cost savings while taking supplier capacity and quality standard into account.
- Localize global materials (Mexico, Vietnam, and Korea) by sourcing US suppliers in order to reduce transportation cost and maximize profit margin from packaging.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX12.2008
Skills
- Forecasting and demand planning
- Inventory management
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Problem solving and risk assessment
- Team collaboration
References
Jenny, Hong, Biz Ops AP2 Director, Samsung, jaebok.hong@sea.samsung.com, 1-214-235-9280
Timeline
Professional, Biz Ops AP2 NPI
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager, WH/Logistics Operation
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC
05.2021 - 03.2022
Specialist, Project Sourcing & Procurement; NPI Management
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC
03.2013 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Texas at Austin
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