Thomas Kim, CPIM

Experience

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  Republic of Korea Army

  May 1991 - Nov 1992

  Corporal
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  Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance

  Mar 1997 - Nov 2001

  Marketing Analyst
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  HNI Corporation

  Aug 2005 - Jul 2013

  • Managed daily functions of procurement with annual spend of $7 Mil. for office furniture component (zinc, plastic, aluminum, and metal), consumable and finished good- Supervised master schedulers to adjust capacity and production schedule- Directed buyers to determine the best reorder point based on MRP• Worked with global suppliers on price, lead time, packaging, contract and RFQ/RFP• Evaluated supplier scorecard to assess quality improvement, cost reduction and on time delivery• Oversaw inventory level to realize the lowest inventory carrying cost.: Increased inventory turns from 2.8 to 4.1 with saving of $3.3 Mil. between 2007 and 2011• Collaborated with cross functional teams on supplier quality issue, ISO audit and new product development • Rationalized freight cost by maximizing shipment consolidation in 3PL and minimizing expedited shipment: Saved freight cost by $224,000 in 2010 (from 12.8% to 11.9% of purchasing cost) Show less

  • Global Procurement Manager

    Aug 2007 - Jul 2013

  • Global Procurement Specialist

    Aug 2005 - Aug 2007
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  Amazon

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  Procurement and Materials Manager

  • • Managed a team of 7 purchasing/receiving staff at 3 Amazon fulfillment centers with annual spend of $40Mil.• Conducted demand identification, procurement, and inventory management of non-merchandise consumables, finished goods, service and capital equipment• Supervised buyers on PO initiation, on-time delivery, and quality assurance• Developed and utilized demand forecast model and MRP tool to determine the best reorder quantity• Managed inbound/outbound shipments for better freight cost, lead time, and higher fill rates• Worked with 45 vendors to ensure timely deliveries, valid contract/SLA and quality compliance• Implemented RFQ/RFP process, supplier scorecard review, and vendor performance management• Coordinated and established supplier contract documentation and agreement• Resolved payment/invoice issues with vendors and accounts payable Show less

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  Catholic Health Initiatives

  Mar 2017 - Sept 2018

  Purchasing Manager

  • Establish and implement purchasing policies and best practices to ensure sourcing is conducted under a competitive bid and company obtains the best value considering TCO, quality of products, and corporate social responsibility• Approve POs to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget($130Mil.) and time constraints• Negotiate and manage sourcing projects, including managing competitive bids, RFx(2 RFQs per month), obtaining quotes, examining proposals, analyzing bids, etc. : Saved $215,000 in 2017 from RFQs and price negotiation• Report and analyze supplier performance review through scorecard to improve cost, quality and delivery performance• Lead contract review(drafting, redlining, editing) and negotiation of supplier agreements ensuring the program meets overall goals for cost, quality, and continuity of supply• Monitor supplier compliances with contractual agreements and SOW• Troubleshoot cost, AP hold and delivery concerns Show less

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  KCDA Purchasing (WA State School District)

  Sept 2018 - Oct 2024

  Director, Purchasing

  • Manage Purchasing department by planning, organizing, and directing activities related to the procurement function and bid solicitation for 295 school districts in WA State• Oversee department compliance with contract statues and provide for the planning of bids, bid schedules, and bid advertisements: 92 contract categories with $180Mil. annual volume• Review contracts, bid documents, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications• Manage the recruitment of 400~435 suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a lower price while maintaining the highest code of ethics• Conduct market research on developing new contract categories: the team launched 7 new bids in 2019 such as LED lighting, HVAC filters and Career & Tech Education• Responsible for inventory control and PO management for 15,000 SKUs: decreased total back order to 153 lines in 2019 from 320 lines in 2018, attained 94% of order fill rate and 95% of on time in full in 2019• Oversee logistics department for fulfilling next day delivery and RMA process: Attained 96% on time fill rate in 2019• Establish job descriptions for all positions supervised, evaluate performance of assigned personnel, and prepare written evaluations• Participate on the executive meetings in the development and implementation of company goals, policies, procedures, and annual budget Show less