Earl Kim
About Earl Kim
Earl Kim is a Technology & Services Purchaser at Northvolt in Stockholm, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in transport engineering and extensive experience in supply chain management and demand planning.
Work at Northvolt
Earl Kim has been employed at Northvolt as a Technology & Services Purchaser since 2020. In this role, he focuses on sourcing consumables and services, including personal protective equipment, by utilizing demand analysis and inventory management strategies. His responsibilities include engaging in demand planning based on sales strategies and customer trends to optimize stock levels. He also communicates closely with factories and the head office to ensure timely delivery and effective inventory management.
Education and Expertise
Earl Kim holds a Bachelor of Science in Transportation Engineering from the University of Seoul, completed from 2010 to 2013. He furthered his education at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where he earned a Master of Science in Transport and Geoinformation Technology from 2014 to 2016. His expertise includes setting up frame agreements for sourcing, ERP roll-out, and generating progress reports for stakeholders. He has a strong background in demand planning and inventory management.
Background
Earl Kim's professional background includes various roles in logistics and supply chain management. Prior to his current position at Northvolt, he worked as a Supply Chain Coordinator at Samsung Electronics Nordic from 2018 to 2020. His earlier experiences include internships and project work at organizations such as Doppio Coffee Ltd, The Seoul Institute, and Kolon Industries, where he gained valuable insights into supply management and operational analysis.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Northvolt, Earl Kim accumulated diverse work experience in the logistics and supply chain sectors. He worked at Coop Sverige on a project related to optimal intermodal route planning in 2016 and participated in an operational analysis project at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in 2015. His role at Samsung Electronics Nordic involved coordinating supply chain activities for two years, enhancing his expertise in logistics operations.
Reporting and Analysis Skills
Earl Kim is skilled in providing detailed reporting on supply and projected sales to top management. He generates weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports that inform strategic decisions. His experience includes direct shipment planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure timely delivery, as well as close communication with factories to manage supplies effectively based on inventory analysis.