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Sean (HyungJin) Kim

General Manager Of Korea (Country Head Position)
Seoul

Summary

Sean Kim (Hyung Jin Kim) Career Overview Performance Driven senior Executive offering 25+ years comprehensive achievements across International markets, multi-unit operations within various industries with revenue exceeding. 50 M USD. Leverage business acumen across diverse cultures and economies. My proven leadership in people management, change management, leadership, sales & Operations management, and corporate customer service in various geographies, has seen. Solid results achieved for both customers and my organization. I have managed & lead Direct And virtual team with diverse cultural backgrounds, skill sets, functions & systems. My Specialties: Loyalty management, building Affiliated business international logistics, Travel Experience in Lounges, P&L management, Sales Management, Global Customer Management, Global Business Development, Supply Chain management, Contract Logistics, & Project logistics. Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Co-founder / Managing Director

TheBillions Inc./ Collinson Group
Seoul
09.2018 - Current
  • In charge of BD & Sales in Korea, to develop and deploy the projects
  • Responsible for Key accounts in Korea
  • To retain and build CG’s business and improve and deepen the relationship
  • To engage 6 major credit card issuers to protect and grow the volumes in Priority Pass
  • To grow CG’s business in Korea in other industries rather than Financial Market
  • Tap into Neo banks and the Gift Voucher Providers to sell TE related products
  • Have successfully delivered the business called smart earn (white-labelled solution) to Asiana Airline / To service earning the mileage via 2000+ merchants embedded in their member’s mall
  • Smart Delay – successfully close two businesses with BOMAP & Bizplay to services in combination of B2C and B2B channels
  • Continue to explore new opportunities by mapping out UI/UX journey to offer CG”s solution
  • Oversee key relationships with Issuing Banks and Neo banks where we provided system and operational support in lounge space
  • Secure key long term contracts.

CEO/Co-founder (EP)

Entrust Partners/BuiltON
Seoul
09.2016 - 08.2018
  • Implement Consultative approach on e-commerce market with Consumer Insight view to introduce more accurate data to the C-levels on clients to make a fast and accurate decision
  • Design and implement Business Intelligence (BI) / Data Warehouse (DW) projects
  • Implement and set up Sales Force Analytics Platform (Kimberly Clark)
  • Leading overseas sale’s team to be more goal oriented with strategy which align with client’s internal goal
  • Manage Data Analytics on e-commerce and service Market Share service to LGE, Samsung, Cannon, Winix, Kellog, 3M, Tepal, Lazada & CJ… Currently has 48 Clients
  • (2.5M USD)

Executive Director/North Asia, Executive Director/ North Asia Pacific & SG

Nielsen
Shanghai
09.2012 - 09.2016
  • Have introduced Consumer Journey to, for online & offline via combining two method BUY & WATCH to provide 360 degree view (9 M USD)
  • Introduced Advanced Car Clinic to MB, Smart, Audi, VW, Renault, Lexus, Toyota, Infinity, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia & Skoda (6 M USD) with total logistics frame (Fairs & Event, Transportation)
  • Combining Total Audience (Sina Weibo, Youku & Tencent) & Total Consumer (Alibaba, JD& YHD to provide single customer view to focus on digital space sales Unilever, Chanel, Tsingtao, Kimberly Clark, Henkel, Johnson & Johnson & Infinity Automotive (3M USD)
  • Responsible for Client Service to Manage & Lead CPG(Coke, Unilever, P&G, CJ, Lotte, Amore Pacific, Nespresso & Bingrae) , Hightech (HuaWei, GE, LGE & Samsung Electronics), Automotive (Hyundaie,, Kia, MB, Audi, VW, Maserati, Exxon Mobil, Castrol, SK LUBE), Entertainment (Paradise Casino & Resort, Kidzania, Samsung Everland, SSG Duty Free), Energy & Finance (SC, KB & Hyundai Card) industries
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
  • Complete Go To Market Strategy for SK and Exxon Mobil to move into the India & Korea, providing sales direction (product scheme, promotion, & marketing activities) as well as supplying Channels to reduce cost and improve order management system (SCM clouds)
  • Setting clear directions to business units along with 4 core pillars to optimized performance (Revenue Growth, Organizational Structure, Accountability & People)
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.

Chief Operating Officer / VP

Agility
Kuala Lumpur
09.2008 - 09.2012
  • SE Asia Region
  • Responsible for Malaysia’s P&L managing 50 Million USD per annum
  • Manage Sales, Air & Ocean Operations, Contracted Logistics, HR, Corporate services and IT to undergo transformational approach to provide one-stop cross-products Solutions for high-level strategy and target accounts (B2B & B2C)
  • Leading solutions to meet customer’s expectations in terms of service level and optimizing the operational costs by introducing new ideas
  • Contribute to building new businesses: Sunpower, GSK, Mary Kay, Schindler, Honeywell, P&G, Nike & Carlsberg
  • Setting up Sunpower Distribution hub in Malacca to support inbound & outbound business
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
  • Developed quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections.
  • Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions.
  • Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for 6 locations in DC (Freights, Warehousing & Transportations) in MY locations Sales & Operations.

Regional Director of Business Development

Agility
Hong Kong
09.2008 - 03.2010
  • Global Leads for Korean MNCs. (Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Hyundai Automotive, Doosan Electronics & Hitachi)
  • Established 20 Million USD Gross Revenue built from the scratch within a year.
  • Contribute to the Agility Strategy for the Hi-tech Market: participate in different strategic projects aimed at improving the Agility position / Gain and communicate areas of market intelligence.
  • Contribute to building new business: Using the extended supply chain of existing clients to identify new opportunities / other strategic opportunities for High-tech clients.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
  • Kept meticulous client notes and updated account information in company databases.
  • Developed process to analyze customer feedback to incorporate insights into product development strategies.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.

Deputy Country Manager

DHL
Sydney
04.2007 - 09.2008
  • Responsible for Australia’s P&L managing 250 Million Euro per annum
  • Provide strong leadership to ensure agreed strategies and goals are communicated and effectively implemented
  • Plan, organize and direct an efficient and effective function
  • Develop organization structure, roles and responsibility and performance targets for the function
  • Leading sales team to gain more Japanese and Korean Customers (Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Hitachi and Toshiba: revenue, 7.5 M USD per annum)

Director

LG Electronics
Seoul
02.2003 - 03.2007

· Responsible for overseeing 39 LGE World-Wide Foreign Subsidiaries’ Logistics Operation

· Responsible of managing freight costs (air & ocean) 703M USD per annum

· Design, Supervise, Implement and Monitor Logistics Operation Innovation Activities of Subsidiaries and manage to save about 179 Million USD in year 2006

· Logistics Strategy set-up & implementation: Design company-wide standard logistics operation, KPI, tariff, 3PL selection process and documentation, and Master Service Agreement coordinating with legal team / Design and Implement company-wide mid-to-long term logistics strategy

· Set-up new subsidiary – Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sweden, Austria, Russia, Ukraine and Latvia

· Recruit and train logistics Experts (act as mentor)

· Plan and host annual Global Logistics Conference

· Set up the LGE Logistics Standard Contract for Logistics Outsourcing in Global

*SCE: Supply Chain Efficiency Group / GLG: Global Logistics Group / OSLSP: Overseas Subsidiary Part

Logistics Senior Manager / IT Senior Manager

Exel / Korea
Seoul
02.2001 - 01.2003
  • Established and implemented Carrefour’s whole logistics operation in Korea from start to finish: define the project, analysis on business requirements; define the business solution, design, build & test, transaction and review
  • To develop a Systems Plan and implement the projects identified in accordance with agreed timetable
  • Establish and roll out Disaster Recovery Plan Systems.

General Management Trainee

Exel/DHL SCM
Mechanicsb. Colombus, Fort Worth, Indiana Polis, Edison
09.1998 - 01.2001
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Responsible for whole operations in Becton Dickinson Pharmaceutical account, Bridgewater in New Jersey
  • In charge of implementing ISO9002 Certifications and create standard operating procedures
  • Gather, assist, perform, test, monitor, and validate all data input into inventory management systems to assure proper warehousing operations
  • Conduct project that involves PI with clients such as Clorox, SC Johnson Wax, Johnson & Johnson, Hershey Chocolate USA, Becton Dickinson, Texas Instrument, Compaq & Pfizer
  • Develop Physical Inventory and Cycle count processes for Becton Dickinson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Bridgewater, NJ
  • Participate with clients in different aspects of improving their supply chain efficiency: Gain an understanding of the client organization and propose appropriate solutions / Bring process improvements to customers supply chain
  • Contribute to the Exel strategy for the FMCG market: Participate in different strategic projects aimed at improving the Exel position on the FMCG market
  • Set up and maintain “Quest for Excellence” classes for all EDC associates
  • Track and monitor associate productivity daily. Encourage team environment at all daily pre-shift meetings
  • Managing dock layout and the submission of orders to both the operating system and the dock
  • Reengineered DC Operations: Receiving, Putaway, Replenishment and Picking
  • Take initiative and be creative to resolve Non Conformance Report (NCR) issues with all business units by coordinating the NCR in a timely manner
  • Work on the Quality / Cost Control Project by revalidation the work process Job Aid Manual for all associates. Utilize an Access database for unit rate costing
  • Prepare daily expected shipment report listing all orders that did not ship on their scheduled due date. Utilize various TOPEX and SAP generated data
  • Resolve daily and on-going problems using TOPEX and SAP systems or other available resources as required
  • Manage and prioritize multiple tasks as required

Education

Management Certification (Executive CEO Courses in SCM) -

In Ha University / KOTRA
Seoul & Incheon
03.2007 - 09.2007

Dale Carnegie Management Training Coventry -

Dale Carnegie
Ohio
02.2000 - 07.2000

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

Rutgers University
New Brunswick
09.1989 - 05.1993

Skills

Microsoft Office 97 ~ 06, SAP R2 & R3 and AS/400undefined

Certification

BS in Statistics / Pal’s Program (English) & Japanese

Timeline

Co-founder / Managing Director

TheBillions Inc./ Collinson Group
09.2018 - Current

CEO/Co-founder (EP)

Entrust Partners/BuiltON
09.2016 - 08.2018

Executive Director/North Asia, Executive Director/ North Asia Pacific & SG

Nielsen
09.2012 - 09.2016

Regional Director of Business Development

Agility
09.2008 - 03.2010

Chief Operating Officer / VP

Agility
09.2008 - 09.2012

Deputy Country Manager

DHL
04.2007 - 09.2008

Management Certification (Executive CEO Courses in SCM) -

In Ha University / KOTRA
03.2007 - 09.2007

Director

LG Electronics
02.2003 - 03.2007

Logistics Senior Manager / IT Senior Manager

Exel / Korea
02.2001 - 01.2003

Dale Carnegie Management Training Coventry -

Dale Carnegie
02.2000 - 07.2000

General Management Trainee

Exel/DHL SCM
09.1998 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

Rutgers University
09.1989 - 05.1993
Sean (HyungJin) KimGeneral Manager Of Korea (Country Head Position)