Bowon Kim

Amazon & Shopify Channel Management - Managed end-to-end Amazon and Shopify direct sales channels, ensuring product listing accuracy, promotion planning, and sales reporting to executive management. - Planned and executed promotions based on overstock and aging inventory, improving sell-through and turnover efficiency. - Led an aging stock reduction initiative — cleared two years of accumulated inventory within one year and presented results to the executive board.

- Directed logistics coordinators and warehouse staff to ensure timely order fulfillment. - Opened new warehouse facilities in Canada and the East Coast, serving as Project Manager overseeing setup, EDI integration, and staff training. - Negotiated with 3PL and trucking vendors to achieve a 30% logistics cost reduction and eliminated demmurrage for two consecutive years.

- Forecasted COGS including tariffs and logistics expenses to evaluate post-duty profitability. - Conducted staff training on cost management and operational efficiency to enhance budget accuracy.

- Acted as Supply Chain Specialist managing PSI and purchasing plans with HQ based on forecasted demand and sales data. - Analyzed landed cost (including tariffs, freight, and storage) to determine product profitability and purchasing priority.

- Managed inbound inventory operations, maintaining <2% variance through ERP and WMS reconciliation. - Coordinated inventory planning based on sales forecasts and production schedules from Korea HQ. - Led warehouse consolidation and reduced aging inventory by 30% through proactive stock control.

- Lead inbound/outbound logistics for 600+ FEUs/year from Asia to North America - Reduced warehouse and trucking costs by over 30% through vendor negotiation - Ensured compliance with U.S. and Canadian customs, avoiding chargebacks