NATHAN KIM
Pooler,GA
Summary
Procurement and Supply Chain professional with experience ensuring material readiness from prototypes to mass production in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Skilled in managing high-value, long-lead materials, coordinating cross-functional teams, and optimizing processes to support timely project delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Purchasing Specialist
HLBMA LLC
Ellabell, GA
05.2025 - Current
- Founding team member supporting procurement and material readiness from sample builds through mass production in a battery cell manufacturing environment, while mentoring new team members and establishing process across quality and production teams.
- Managed sourcing of high-value, long-lead materials in a volatile pricing environment, ensuring supply continuity with high supplier concentration (~60% spend across key suppliers)
- Coordinated with 10+ global suppliers (including Korea) to support parallel sample and mass production builds across multiple programs
- Managed SAP/WM (Warehouse Management) systems for procurement, inventory control, and material transactions, ensuring accurate data management and adherence to procurement processes
- Supported cross-functional material requirements across programs to maintain stable production flow and prevent supply disruptions
- Supported material compliance requirements by coordinating procurement and planning activities in line with external regulatory constraints and timing requirements
Assistant Manager/Server
Beque Holic
Gainesville, FL
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Connected 500 customers per day on average during weekends
- Communicated directly with the owner, manager, and customers
- Organized at most 30 customers and 10 employees simultaneously
- Supervised employees and planned management factors when the head manager is away
- Raised at least $2,000 to maximum $5,000 personal sales every shift
- Achieved the highest alcohol sales for the month
- Balanced out the conflicts between employees, troubleshooting during working hour, and handled customers’ complaints
- Communicated regularly with the manager to lead other employees
- Managed Korean/Japanese speaking table for better communication and customer service
Education
Business Administration - Wealth Management
University of Florida
05-2025
Skills
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Operations
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Process Establishment
- Process Improvement
- Staff Development
- Mentoring
- Strategic Communication
- Meeting Leadership
Accomplishments
- Advanced Excel Tool Development
- Designed and implemented two comprehensive Excel tools used across the team to streamline procurement tracking and material management, improving visibility and operational efficiency.
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Office 2019)
- October, 2024
- SIE Certification (Credentials: T0431083)
- October 2024
LANGUAGES
English: Native/Bilingual
Native or Bilingual
Korean: Native/Bilingual
Native or Bilingual
Japanese: Professional
Professional Working
Timeline
Material Purchasing Specialist
HLBMA LLC
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager/Server
Beque Holic
09.2021 - 09.2024
Business Administration - Wealth Management
University of Florida