Hyesu Kim
About Hyesu Kim
Hyesu Kim is an Associate LCL Product Manager with a strong background in logistics and supply chain management. She has contributed to various organizations in Germany, including LOTUS Containers Group and BOXXPORT.com, and has a master's degree focused on the environmental impacts of e-commerce packaging.
Work at Forto
Currently, Hyesu Kim serves as an Associate LCL Product Manager at Forto, a position held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on managing less-than-container load (LCL) products and optimizing operational processes. Previously, she worked as a Global Trade Management Intern in Global Sea Freight at Forto for six months in 2021. Her contributions have been significant in enhancing the efficiency of trade management operations.
Education and Expertise
Hyesu Kim holds a Master of Science in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Kuehne Logistics University, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. Her master's thesis examined the environmental impacts of e-commerce packaging, specifically comparing corrugated cardboard and reusable plastic packages. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Logistics from Chung-Ang University, completed from 2012 to 2017, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from the University of Augsburg in 2016-2017.
Background
Hyesu Kim began her career in the logistics sector with various internships and working student positions. She worked at LOTUS Containers Group as a Working Student in Business Intelligence for three months in 2019, contributing to the development of Boxxport.com. She also held a position at Containerships as a Working Student in Controlling from 2019 to 2020. Her experience includes analyzing SAP invoices and improving data quality, showcasing her analytical skills.
Achievements
During her tenure at Forto, Hyesu Kim played a key role in reducing SAP invoice errors to 30 within four months. This was achieved through implementing continuous feedback, user training, and improving FAQs. She has analyzed over 5,000 SAP invoices, providing professional analysis that enhanced data quality for controllers. Her strong cooperation skills have enabled her to work effectively with colleagues across operations teams in Europe and Asia.