Yuri C.

Independent Supply Chain & Manufacturing Consultant

About

I help global beauty brands turn ideas into actual production in Korea.Many brands are interested in Korean OEM/ODM manufacturing — but the real challenge isn’t finding a factory.It’s getting from sampling to production without delays, miscommunication, or unexpected costs.That’s where I come in.I work with early-stage and growing brands to:• Identify and compare reliable Korean OEM/ODM manufacturers• Evaluate MOQ, pricing, and production feasibility• Coordinate sampling and supplier communication• Prevent issues before production startsWith 15+ years in global supply chain and operations across Korea and Japan, I focus on execution — not just introductions.Fluent in Korean, Japanese, and English, I work directly with manufacturers to bridge the gap between what’s promised and what actually happens in production.If you're exploring manufacturing in Korea, feel free to connect.

Country

South Korea

City

Seoul Incheon Metropolitan Area

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

supply planning, s&op, OEM / ODM Manufacturing, Supplier Sourcing, Manufacturing Strategy, 글로벌소싱, 제조운영관리, counsulting, SCM, 프로젝트 통제, 분석능력, 프로젝트 관리, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, 데이터분석, Sales Operations, Supply Chain Management, 재고통제, International Sales, International Logistics

Experience

Independent Supply Chain & Manufacturing Consultant

URIZARD

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

대한민국 서울

• Advising international companies on manufacturing sourcing and supply chain setup in Korea and Asia • Supporting product sourcing across industries including cosmetics, consumer products, and industrial components • Supporting OEM/ODM manufacturer sourcing, supplier evaluation, and production feasibility analysis • Helping early-stage brands understand manufacturing constraints such as MOQ, lead time, and cost structure • Coordinating execution between international brands and Korean manufacturers • Leveraging 17+ years of global supply chain experience across Korea and Japan

Sr. Manager

Confidential K-beauty Company(Mid-size D2C Brand)

2025-9 - 2026-1 · 5 mos

대한민국 서울

• Target Operating Model (TOM) & S&OP Governance Design: Designed and implemented an End-to-End SCM framework for the Japan market expansion phase from a zero-base • Process Innovation (PI): Established a monthly S&OP governance structure integrating Sales,Marketing, and Logistics, defining clear R&Rs to optimize cross-functional decision-making • Operations Infrastructure: Developed interim operational dashboards (Excel / Power BI) for DSOH and fill-rate monitoring, defining BRDs for future enterprise-wide ERP implementation

Independent Manufacturing & Sourcing Consultant

2024-4 - 2025-8 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Supported international clients with Korean manufacturer sourcing and supplier communication • Assisted with OEM/ODM sourcing across cosmetics, consumer products, and packaging suppliers • Coordinated sourcing feasibility, MOQ validation, and supplier execution alignment

Indirect Procurement, Central PMO (Cost Reduction Program)

Astemo Ltd.

2023-1 - 2024-2 · 1 yr 2 mos

도쿄 지역

• Led global cost reduction PMO across regions and categories from planning, alignment, execution to reporting. • Directed monthly steering meetings (WSS) with global leadership and executive sponsors. • Delivered FY23 results: Global 152%, Logistics 236%, Asia 110%. • Rebuilt submission processes and collaborated with internal IT to develop a new online submission platform without additional investment. • Facilitated global and regional workshops to strengthen collaboration and accelerate execution. • Supported logistics strategic sourcing initiatives contributing to OPEX improvement.

Supply Chain Planning Manager

Convatec

2020-12 - 2023-1 · 2 yrs 2 mos

일본

• Rebuilt S&OP structure and strengthened collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Finance. • Improved forecast accuracy from 68% → 84% and reduced backorder rate from 1% → 0.4%. • Reduced over $3M in waste through strategic rework program for near-expiry SKUs. • Designed inventory visibility and scenario-based DSOH tracking model to support executive decisions. • Improved demand planning governance and operational stability during global supply disruptions.

Supply Chain Analyst

Medtronic

2012-10 - 2020-11 · 8 yrs 2 mos

일본

• Redesigned sales incentive and consignment inventory structure, reducing total inventory from $15M → $12M and waste from $5M → $3M. • Improved capital equipment forecast accuracy from 30% → 70%. • Led monthly cross-functional S&OP execution, improving alignment across Sales, Marketing, and Operations. • Contributed to global forecast standardization project leveraging system-based forecasting and S&OP methodology.