Esther Kim MBA, Pmp
About Esther Kim MBA, Pmp
Esther Kim is the Global Data Services Manager-Visibility at Flexport, with a background in logistics, purchasing, and project management from companies like Mercedes-Benz USA, Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., LG Chem, and DONGHEE.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Esther Kim currently serves as the Global Data Services Manager-Visibility at Flexport, a position she has held since March 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing data services and ensuring visibility across various functions within the organization. Her role involves managing data integration and ensuring that data services are aligned with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Mercedes-Benz USA
Prior to joining Flexport, Esther Kim worked at Mercedes-Benz USA in various capacities from 2018 to 2022. She was the Network Compliance Lead - Sales & Exports from 2020 to 2022, responsible for overseeing sales and export compliance. Before that, she led strategic projects as the Strategic Project Lead - Network Strategy from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she managed indirect commodities and sales intelligence as the Indirect Commodity Manager, Data & Sales Intelligence from 2018 to 2020, operating out of Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Role at Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.
Esther Kim served as the Direct Commodity Manager - Raw Materials at Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. from 2017 to 2018. In this role, she was responsible for managing raw materials procurement and ensuring the efficiency of the supply chain. Her responsibilities included negotiating with suppliers and maintaining relationships to secure the best terms for the company.
Experience with LG Chem and DONGHEE
Between 2015 and 2017, Esther Kim was the Logistics and Purchasing Manager at LG Chem in Atlanta, GA. She managed logistics operations and oversaw purchasing activities. Prior to that, she worked at DONGHEE as the Logistics and Purchasing Assistant Manager from 2012 to 2015 in Auburn, Alabama, where she supported procurement and logistics operations.
Educational Background and Certifications
Esther Kim holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations and Project Management from Southern New Hampshire University, which she completed between 2016 and 2018. She also has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections from California State University-Sacramento, completed in 2012. Additionally, she earned a Project Management Certificate from Florida Atlantic University in 2020. Esther is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), showcasing her expertise in project management.