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FreelanceStrategic Sourcing Consultant
Jul. 2022Seoul, South KoreaProvide sourcing & business consulting services for mobility and consumer product manufacturers looking to establish an operation in Korea and Asia. Open to opportunities with leading companies in HVAC, consumer products, appliances, mobility, and electronics sectors and industries in strategic sourcing, business development, and product development capacity.
LG ElectronicsProfessional - Outsourcing Business Department
Apr. 2021 - Jan. 2022Seoul, South KoreaProvide leadership in strategic sourcing of finished goods. Coach, mentor, and provide consultation on 1) sourcing process and 2) supplier management and 3) negotiations.
LG ElectronicsDirector/Senior Manager - Business Development / Strategy Planning
May. 2016 - Mar. 2021Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, KoreaLed strategic business development initiatives in the commercial HVAC industry, driving inorganic revenue growth in B2B channels. Negotiated and established a high-impact partnership with leading European heating brands, leveraging LG's market leadership in commercial air conditioning solutions, including DFS, VRFs, and chillers. Collaborated cross-functionally to align product portfolios and market strategies, enhancing LG's competitive positioning and expanding its footprint in the commercial HVAC sector.
LG ElectronicsDirector - RAC Outsourcing
Jan. 2011 - Apr. 2016Seoul, KoreaDesigned and executed comprehensive sourcing strategies for the Residential Air Conditioning (RAC) business unit, significantly boosting financial performance and enhancing organizational capabilities. Achieved the highest product margin rates in the business, providing the sales organization with pricing leverage to secure key US channel partnerships. Successfully led complex negotiations with Chinese vendors, resulting in sourcing contracts with highly favorable pricing and stringent quality provisions. Spearheaded cross-functional teams to oversee all aspects of sourced product development and fulfillment, aligning procurement, engineering, and operations to deliver market-ready residential air conditioning solutions.
GE Appliances & LightingSupplier Account Manager - Finished Goods Sourcing
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2010Louisville, KentuckyLed and managed finished goods sourcing with annual spend of $340 million in air conditioners, refrigerators, and freezers.
GE Appliances & LightingProgram Manager - Clothes Washers and Dryers
Feb. 2003 - Dec. 2006Louisville, KentuckyLead cross-functional teams of engineers and managers from Korea and US in collaborative development of high-end clothes washers with an Asian manufacturer.
GE Appliances & LightingSenior Engineer - RAC - Global Products
Feb. 2002 - Jan. 2003Louisville, KentuckyLed HQ and regional teams in air conditioner product development and saved more than $17 million in cost savings.
GE Appliances & LightingLead Engineer - Microwave Ovens - Global Products
Oct. 1999 - Jan. 2002Louisville, KentuckyLed an Asian vendor and cross-functional teams in microwave oven developments with focus on Six Sigma DFSS methodology. Develop product specifications and achieve key NPI project objectives by coordinating effort with internal and external teams.
Teledyne Water PikDesign Engineer
Aug. 1997 - Sep. 1999Fort Collins, ColoradoDevelop new showerhead products with Pro-E solid modeling and analysis software tools.
Hamilton BeachDesign Engineer
Aug. 1995 - Aug. 1997Glen Allen, VirginiaDesign and develop small appliance products using SDRC I-DEAS software tools
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