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Awards
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Key Accomplishments
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BOKSUN SANDY KANG

San Diego

Summary

With 20+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, and operations, I have a proven track record of streamlining purchasing operations and ensuring international guidance and compliance. My expertise lies in leading high-performing teams and developing strategic procurement/sourcing policies that yield significant cost savings and efficient processes. Throughout my career, I consistently deliver results by implementing innovative strategies and fostering strong supplier relationships. Dedicated to driving organizational success through a comprehensive understanding of procurement best practices and adaptability to dynamic market conditions.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Procurement Manager

Fralock Holdings, LLC.
04.2022 - Current
  • Overseeing & managing the procurement department under ITAR/EAR-controlled manufacturing facilities.
  • Strategically managing & negotiating long-term & short-term agreements with suppliers based on multiple factors including capability, capacity, quality, reliability, price competitiveness, and total landed cost
  • Research and develop the NPI suppliers list and establish suitable agreements under the tier control of the grow-maintain-exit strategy
  • Manage contract changes, price adjustments, periodical negotiations, on-site inspections, and other quality measurement functions throughout the contracted period
  • Leading and improving the On-Time-Delivery measurement system and supplier evaluations
  • Guiding the logistics plans with expert knowledge of global logistics & distribution options and terms
  • Executing strong & sharp financial analysis, global market trend analysis, and strategic planning
  • Perform and execute the procure-to-pay responsibilities such as verifying charges, assigning priorities, solving incorrect/complicated charges
  • Initiating and analyzing the BOM materials’ cost and innovating the business analytics platform
  • Guiding the ECOs’ implementation for all stages of control of commodity as well as improving the part numbering system
  • Strong leader for more efficient mapping of the commodity inventory list and providing the monthly analyzed data for the finance team
  • Guiding & coaching the QMS procedure improvement and executions

Procurement Management Specialist

Samwha Capacitor
01.2016 - 03.2022
  • Managed procurement process and supplying process based on MRP
  • Managed and negotiated supply activities and contracts with suppliers and distributors
  • Participated in product training for OEM sites, distributors, and suppliers
  • Coordinated inbound and outbound inventory levels utilizing the financial plan
  • Analyzed past operation processes and improved the low-efficient area with the time & cost-efficient approaches
  • Developed and maintained an excellent relationship with suppliers and manufacturers
  • Regularly assessed the statistical data, forecasting, and activities for supply chain management and SIOP management
  • Evaluated monthly business operation performance and executed strategies for better outcomes
  • Analyzed past business performance and established a strategic plan
  • Plan and attend periodic exhibitions in APEC(Applied Power Electronics Conference), EDS Leadership Summit

Business Administrative/Operations Manager

Vanessor Cosmetics, Inc.
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Strategically managed and planned SIOP and KPIs
  • Managed inventory level and forecasting procurement plans
  • Created a platform for periodical physical inventory management
  • Negotiated annual contracts with key distributors and critical suppliers
  • Hired and educated new hires throughout US, Brazil, and Asia

Supervisor/Assistant Manager

Epson
01.1998 - 12.2007
  • Successfully achieved annual KPI goals and refocused to resolve challenging issues
  • Closely communicated with Headquarter, China (Shenzhen) Factory, and Hong Kong branch for supply issues and initiated strategic solutions
  • Reported directly to the CEO regarding contract negotiations and coordinated new product launch plans
  • Increased inventory TOR(turnover rate) ten times faster using SAP inventory managing program
  • Planned & established the portal website for POS/Mini Printer 'pos.epson.co.kr'
  • Planned & sponsored exhibitions for introducing new POS/Mini printers

R&D Intern, Business Planning Department

Woongjin Media, Inc.
01.1995 - 12.1997
  • Assisted senior scientists with think-tank team projects and organized the research data
  • Supported testing and evaluating the prototype products and pre-market research
  • Participated in the review of research data and was responsible for related documentation

Education

Master’s degree - business administration

Sejong Cyber University
07-2022

Bachelor’s degree - business administration

International Cyber University
06-2020

International Business

De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
01.2009

Skills

  • DPAS, FAR/DFARS environment
  • Strategic Global Sourcing
  • NPI Procurement
  • Supply Chain
  • Inventory Management
  • Supplier Quality
  • Delivery Performance Evaluation
  • SIOP Analysis
  • Forecasting
  • Leadership
  • KPI Execution
  • Matrix Execution
  • QMS Procedure Improvement
  • ISO Audits
  • QMS Audits
  • Strategic Partnership Building
  • Negotiations
  • ECO Tracking
  • Application Control
  • Advanced ERP
  • SAP
  • Epicor
  • Made2Manage
  • Management Skills

Awards

  • Dean’s List, Scholarship, Sejong Cyber University, 01/01/20 - 08/31/22
  • Dean’s List, Scholarship, International Cyber University, 01/01/18 - 12/31/19

Publications And Achievements

  • Dale Carnegie Courses – Leadership Training, Communication Skills, Professional Development, 01/01/00
  • The Application of Porter’s Five Forces Model on the Electronic Components Industry, 01/01/22

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual

Key Accomplishments

  • Structured and formed an inventory management system at Fralock which enhanced efficiency by 100%
  • Facilitated an average of 13.6% in savings by executing strategic negotiations and competitive bidding options with key suppliers.
  • Orchestrated a comprehensive procurement procedure update at Fralock, driving compliance with ISO audit and QMS.


Timeline

Sr. Procurement Manager

Fralock Holdings, LLC.
04.2022 - Current

Procurement Management Specialist

Samwha Capacitor
01.2016 - 03.2022

Business Administrative/Operations Manager

Vanessor Cosmetics, Inc.
01.2012 - 12.2014

Supervisor/Assistant Manager

Epson
01.1998 - 12.2007

R&D Intern, Business Planning Department

Woongjin Media, Inc.
01.1995 - 12.1997

Master’s degree - business administration

Sejong Cyber University

Bachelor’s degree - business administration

International Cyber University

International Business

De Anza College
BOKSUN SANDY KANG