Laechul Jung
Chandler
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in business administration and operations management across multiple sectors. Proven track record in achieving cost savings through strategic procurement and driving operational excellence, evidenced by an award-winning ramen restaurant.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist(Temp)
Hyundai Transys
Mesa
10.2025 - Current
- Cost savings: The amount of money that procurement activities have saved the organization compared to the previous year or benchmark.
- Supplier performance: The ability of suppliers to meet quality, delivery, and other performance requirements.
- Procurement cycle time: The amount of time it takes for a procurement activity (such as issuing a purchase order) to be completed.
- Purchase order accuracy: The percentage of purchase orders that are accurate and complete.
Founder, Owner, and General Manager
Tampopo Ramen
Tempe
11.2015 - 06.2023
- Founder, owner, and general manager of the first successful hakata ramen restaurant in Arizona that resulted in winning several food awards (e.g., Phoenix New Times Best Ramen).
- Managed business operations with effective forecasting, budget management, and resource allocation to achieve financial goals.
- Recruited, hired, and trained personnel; evaluated performance to identify and implement improvement areas.
- Established rapport with vendors, fostering partnerships that enhanced supply chain reliability.
Founder, Owner, and General Manager
Tokyo Stop
Tempe
01.2007 - 10.2011
- Owner and general manager of Tokyo Stop, a small Japanese restaurant.
- Delivered consistent service to build and retain a loyal customer base.
- Managed day-to-day operations, including employee scheduling and oversight.
Store Manager
BBB Fashion
Phoenix
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Supervised inventory control measures and collaborated with purchasing department to optimize stock levels and enhance profit margins.
- Oversaw employee recruiting and training to maintain adequate staffing levels and ensure cost-effective shift coverage.
- Managed daily store operations to ensure smooth functioning and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and supervised staff to enhance performance and teamwork.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours.
Sales Manager
IT Wave
Seoul
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Developed and delivered persuasive sales presentations that effectively addressed client needs and positioned solutions favorably.
- Managed budgets and forecasts to ensure accurate sales projections and enhance financial performance.
- Optimized strategies to engage target consumers and align offerings with demand in IT software industry.
Manager of Retail Operations, Travel Agency Associate
E-Land Group
Seoul
07.1991 - 12.2000
- Oversaw retail operations in grocery and clothing sectors, ensuring seamless customer experiences.
- Forecasted sales, inventory demand, and labor requirements and developed annual budget and operational plans.
- Managed inventory audits, financial reconciliation process, and sales reporting.
- Coordinated staffing to enhance shift coverage and meet operational demands.
- Developed travel agency services, expanding offerings and improving service delivery.
- Oversaw travel arrangements for employees across departments.
- Coordinated travel logistics for employees within the agency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - German Language and Literature
Inha University
Incheon, South Korea02-1989
Skills
- Procurement software
- Supplier negotiation
- Contract management
- Vendor management
- Inventory control
- Cost analysis
- Price negotiation
- Sales Management
- Operations Management
- Microsoft Excel
- MS Office expertise
- Business Administration
Skills And Languages
Business Administration, Sales Management, Operations Management, Microsoft Excel, native, proficient, basic
Other
Served military service as Army Officer (ROTC Unit 27), South Korea, United States (immigrated to U.S. in 2004)
Timeline
Procurement Specialist(Temp)
Hyundai Transys
10.2025 - Current
Founder, Owner, and General Manager
Tampopo Ramen
11.2015 - 06.2023
Founder, Owner, and General Manager
Tokyo Stop
01.2007 - 10.2011
Store Manager
BBB Fashion
01.2004 - 12.2006
Sales Manager
IT Wave
01.2001 - 12.2003
Manager of Retail Operations, Travel Agency Associate
E-Land Group
07.1991 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Arts - German Language and Literature
Inha University