PEDRO KIM
Gardena,CA
Summary
Experienced Logistics Manager proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service. Competent Logistics Manager offering wealth of experience in maintaining proper product rotations and ensuring compliance with government regulations. Background in business management with additional training in distribution and team building. Works well within union or nonunion environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
SCM PLANNING MANAGER
DKWS DEVELOPMENT INC.
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Mentored junior team members to develop their skills in supply chain management techniques and best practices.
- Managed cross-functional teams to streamline procurement, production, and distribution operations.
- Developed and maintained performance metrics to monitor overall supply chain performance.
- Reduced lead times for key products with strategic supplier relationships and negotiations.
- Led change management efforts across the organization during major system upgrades or process overhauls related to SCM activities.
- Enhanced collaboration with suppliers through regular performance reviews, fostering strong partnerships that deliver mutual benefits.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for potential disruptions in the supply chain, establishing contingency plans accordingly.
- Implemented advanced analytics tools to provide insights into trends affecting the organization''s supply chain strategy.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
- Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
- Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades.
Team Leader Manager
Trinion America Inc.
04.2017 - 03.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by closely monitoring order fulfillment and addressing issues promptly.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Managed a team of logistics professionals, providing coaching and guidance for career development and skill enhancement.
- Conducted regular audits of logistics practices to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Efficiently managed budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources towards critical projects while minimizing unnecessary expenditures.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of supply chain activities.
- Played an instrumental role in the successful integration of acquired businesses, seamlessly incorporating their logistics operations into existing workflows.
- Reduced warehouse storage costs with effective space utilization strategies.
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Reduced lead times for product delivery with effective supplier communication and negotiation strategies.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain data integrity within the company''s ERP system, ensuring accurate information for decision-making purposes.
- Analyzed demand trends to accurately forecast inventory needs, minimizing stock-outs and excess stock situations.
- Directed cross-functional teams during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration of supply chain functions between entities involved in such transactions.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
- Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
Operations Manager
Logitrans Inc.
07.2013 - 03.2017
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
Import Export Specialist
LG Electronics Mexico
03.2009 - 06.2013
- Enhanced customs compliance by conducting regular internal audits and monitoring changes in regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with international suppliers, fostering trust and reliability in business transactions.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on import/export activities for senior management review, highlighting successes and areas for improvement.
- Negotiated favorable terms with freight forwarders and carriers, reducing transportation costs.
- Prepared and submitted reports on import and export activity to management.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Kyung Hee Cyber University
Seoul, Korea03.2012
BBA - Business Administration
Korea University
Seoul, Korea03.2008
High School Diploma -
La Salle Argentina
Buenos Aires12.1999
Skills
- Logistics Analysis
- Warehouse Management
- Distribution network optimization
- Demand forecasting
- Transportation Management
- Cost Reduction
Languages
Korean
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Professional Working
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridTimeline
SCM PLANNING MANAGER
DKWS DEVELOPMENT INC.
05.2022 - 04.2024
Team Leader Manager
Trinion America Inc.
04.2017 - 03.2022
Operations Manager
Logitrans Inc.
07.2013 - 03.2017
Import Export Specialist
LG Electronics Mexico
03.2009 - 06.2013
BBA - Business Administration
Kyung Hee Cyber University
BBA - Business Administration
Korea University
High School Diploma -
La Salle Argentina
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