Soohan Kim

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Phoenix, AZ ***48

Phone: 732-***-**** Email: adltab@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Experienced Program/Product Manager with 20 + years of Manufacturing, Product Management and Product Marketing Expertise in Semiconductor Industry

Extensive Experience Working with Key Semiconductor Customers in US and Asia

Expertise in Marketing of Process Equipment (MOCVD, ALD and CVD) and Electronica Materials

Excellent Problem-Solving and Written and Verbal Reporting Skills

Employment History

ON Semiconductor

Program Manager – Silicon & Epi External Manufacturing, Phoenix, AZ, 2019 - Present

Technical interface for Silicon/Epi/SiC manufacturing to external and internal suppliers and ON Semi fabs

Silicon/Epi/SiC Roadmap

oPartner with tech. dev., external op., souring and BU to drive internal roadmap

Suppliers Audit- Corrective Actions

oDrive corrective actions with our silicon partners(internal & external) for all deviations and qualification activities

oDrive improvement projects with suppliers to enhance wafer availability

oParticipate in supplier audits and drive resolution to findings and proactive measures to address issues identified

Silicon Strategy

oAlign with sourcing strategy

oProvide technical execution on specs

oCost effective alternative solution

Honeywell Electronic Materials

Product Marketing Manager – Electronic Chemicals, Chandler, AZ, 2017 - 2019

Accountable for product profitability, product planning which includes new product introduction

Develop and manage product and maximize growth, development and return on investment of the organization’s product portfolio

Develop dynamic pricing strategies based on value delivered relative to customer’s requirement

Develop robust business strategies to create a strong linkage between financials, technology and customer needs

Shape Technologies Group

Sr. Director, Product Management – Flow Waterjet Technology, Kent, WA, 2016- 2017

Manage engineering integration with newly acquired TOPS waterjet company in Korea

Define and drive new product requirement for new series of waterjet products at Flow International

Define product configuration, pricing, and quoting process

ASM America

Director, Key Account Program – Silicon Epi Wafer Suppliers, Phoenix, AZ 2015- 2016

Develop and drive business growth strategy for Si Epi wafer suppliers in Asia

Define and drive new product requirement with engineering and process groups to provide solutions to customers

Drive customer engagement and build business relationship as a single point of contact for sales team and customers

Define product configuration, pricing, quoting process and negotiate commercial terms

Director, Key Account Program – Korea Accounts Phoenix, AZ 2014- 2015

Overall accountability for SAMSUNG program execution and success according to defined KPI’s

Develop and drive new business opportunities with Key Korean customers

Define product specs, prepare quotations, and support sales organization with commercial interactions

Veeco Instruments TurboDisc

Senior Manager Lead, Product Management, Somerset, NJ 2013- 2014

Develop, drive and implement product strategy in development of next generation of Veeco MOCVD platform

Develop and execute product marketing plans for Veeco Turbodisc MOCVD platform including product definition, pricing, positioning and promotion

Provide leadership and direction for MOCVD product line through cross-functional buy-in at all levels in the organization

Develop and document comprehensive competitive analysis

Senior Manager, Key Account Programs, Somerset, NJ 2008- 2013

Oversaw Veeco’s key accounts in Samsung, LG and Seoul Opto Devices

Secured > $250M in bookings over 2 years

Managed both technical and commercial issues to ensure MOCVD tools acceptance for revenue recognition

Received key contribution awards for exceeding target goals in bookings and revenue

Senior Product Manager - GaN MOCVD Equipment, Somerset, NJ 2007- 2008

Develop, drive and implement product strategy to gain 10 market share points in GaN MOCVD

Identify customer requirements and launched the next generation K465 model

Develop and execute product marketing plans for K465 platform including product definition, pricing, positioning and promotion

Define product roadmaps that ensure product line will achieve competitive advantage throughout the life cycle

Product Marketing Manager, Somerset, NJ 2005 - 2006

Oversaw GaN based LED production accounts including Samsung, LG and Epistar

Responsible for developing a report for forecast revenue recognition.

Responsible for managing and implementing commercial and technical conditions of contract

Assist sales with customer negotiations for major tool purchases.

Manage Account Actions and track issues through central database that is integrated with all the stakeholders; Engineering, Sales, Service, Manufacturing, etc

SAMSUNG Electro Mechanics Co.

Epi MOCVD Production Manager Suwon, Korea 2003 - 2005

Managed manufacturing operations of LED and LD with 25 operators and 16 on site engineers

Created and implemented cost reduction activities to lower production cost of MOCVD by 30%

EMCORE CORPORATION

MOCVD Regional Customer Service Manager-ASIA, Hsinchu, Taiwan 1999- 2003

Established and managed technical support team in Hsinchu, Taiwan to support the customer base of 50 plus tools in production

Supervised daily activities of field service engineers in Asia region.

MOCVD Regional Engineer, Seoul, Korea 1997- 1999

Successfully completed installation and acceptance of 15 MOCVD tools in 2 years

Conducted Sales support activities including technical specification meetings and customer training

MOCVD Field Engineer, Somerset, NJ 1995 - 1997

Conducted qualification of MOCVD tools in US, Europe and Asia including hardware installation and process qualification to verify tool operation, process stability, and materials specifications such as growth rate, composition, thickness uniformity, and morphology

Education

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, May 1994

Special Skills

Bilingual in Korean and English

Six Sigma Green Belt certification

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