Lauren Moon
About Lauren Moon
Lauren Moon is a Global Supply Manager at Nikola Motor Company and a Strategic Sourcing Manager at Nio, with extensive experience in supply chain management and strategic sourcing.
Current Roles in Global Supply Chain Management
Lauren Moon currently holds two notable positions in the global supply chain management sector. Since 2020, she has been working as a Global Supply Manager at Nikola Motor Company, where she manages and oversees the international supply operations. Simultaneously, she is also serving as a Strategic Sourcing Manager at NIO since 2019, focusing on the strategic procurement of materials and resources essential to the company’s production processes.
Previous Experience at NIO and Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
Before her current roles, Lauren Moon gained valuable experience at NIO as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist from 2017 to 2019. During this time, she was based in San Jose, California, where she was responsible for sourcing strategies that helped optimize the procurement process. Prior to that, she worked at Yanfeng Automotive Interiors as a Commodity Buyer from 2014 to 2017 in Holland, Michigan. Here, her role involved purchasing and managing the supply of commodities used in automotive interior manufacturing.
Early Career and Internships
Lauren Moon's early career includes various internships and roles that helped pave the way for her success in supply management. In 2013, she worked as a Leadership Development Program Intern at Pyongsan America in Auburn, Alabama. Her career began with internships at Oakwood Premier Coex Center and Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, where she gained experience in guest relations and the food and beverage department, respectively.
Education and Academic Background
Lauren Moon holds a Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business, where she studied from 2012 to 2014. This advanced degree provided her with the knowledge and skills essential for her roles in supply chain management. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Kyung Hee University in South Korea, completing her studies from 2002 to 2007. These academic credentials have significantly contributed to her career development and expertise.
Work in Foreign Trademark and Marketing
Lauren Moon has also worked in the fields of foreign trademark and marketing. From 2011 to 2012, she served as a Foreign Trademark Paralegal at Kim & Chang, a leading law firm in South Korea. Earlier, from 2007 to 2010, she was a Foreign Sales and Marketing Specialist at Koreana Patent Firm. These roles involved managing intellectual property rights and executing international marketing strategies, which added to her diverse professional background.