Simon Poon
About Simon Poon
Simon Poon is a Senior Purchasing professional specializing in electric inverters, stampings, castings, and plastics at Karma Automotive LLC, where he has worked since 2016. He has previous experience as a program buyer at General Motors and as a component buyer at Toyoda Gosei, along with an educational background that includes a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Riverside, and an MBA from Michigan State University.
Work at Karma Automotive
Simon Poon has been employed at Karma Automotive LLC since 2016, where he holds the position of Senior Purchasing. In this role, he is responsible for sourcing electric inverters, stampings, castings, and plastics. His experience in purchasing and supply chain management contributes to the company's operational efficiency and product quality.
Previous Experience in Automotive Purchasing
Prior to his current role, Simon Poon worked at General Motors as a Program Buyer for a brief period in 2015. He also served as a Global Lead Buyer for Air Induction Systems from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he was an Interior and Exterior Component Buyer at Toyoda Gosei from 2013 to 2014, where he focused on sourcing components for automotive applications.
Education and Expertise
Simon Poon earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Riverside. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Michigan State University. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in purchasing and supply chain management within the automotive industry.
Internship Experience
In 2012, Simon Poon completed a four-month internship as a Supply Chain Planning Intern at Amcor in Manchester, Michigan. This experience allowed him to gain practical knowledge in supply chain processes and planning, which has been beneficial in his subsequent roles in the automotive sector.