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Company / Industry] Connectivity and Sensors / Manufacturing [Position] Procurement Senior Manager [Function] Operations [Reporting Line] Korea Operations Director [Employment Type] Full time [Compensation] TBD [Location] GyeongSan, GyeongSangBukDo, Korea [Global HQ] Schaffhausen, Switzerland [Consultant in charge] Simon S. Kim COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Global technology and manufacturing company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of a wide range of connectivity and sensor solutions JOB SUMMARY: Sr Procurement Manager will fill a key role within the organization, working closely with Global and Regional procurement teams, leading purchasing team in Korea to source the material at most competitive levels of cost, quality and delivery stands. The annual spend on direct material is nearly $400M. The team size is about 22 heads covering both direct and indirect material purchasing. The person in this position directly reports to GM of Korea, and functionally reports to Regional Sr. Procurement Director JOB DESCRIPTION: • Responsible for managing a team of procurement professionals, both on direct and indirect material • Work at the all levels to ensure that sound strategies and practices are in place and issues are resolved to achieve business results • Achieve key procurement performance objectives as a functional leader: material productivity, supplier quality and delivery performance improvement, VMI solution, Supplier base optimization, supplier social responsibility and risk mitigation • Developing sourcing strategy by working together with CL-teams, deliver the fine-tuned commodity strategy to support the business growth needs • Monitor key economic, financial, technology, and environmental issues that may impact the Company objectives. Give local input to the global commodity directors in their efforts to develop the global/regional/local commodity strategies that drives the shorter term/long term procurement activities • Maintain reliable and constructive relationship with existing suppliers, develop relationship with new potential suppliers, together with other functional teams • Develop and retain talents JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor degree in Business or Engineering, Advanced degree or MBA is plus • 15+ years’ experience in procurement/supply chain/ operations or related field, and at least 5+ years in the Automotive industry • 3+ years management experience required. Experience in working in matrix organizations is a plus • Quality & program management as the plus • Good English communication skill • Willing to travel and work with the suppliers and peers with different cultural background COMPTENCIES: • Demonstrates Integrity • Drives Continuous Improvement • Empowers People • Envisions Future • Fosters Open Communication • Committed To Customers If you are interested, please contact simon.kim@rp4rp.com / +82-10-4118-2178

[Company / Industry] Connectivity and Sensors / Manufacturing [Position] Controller manager [Function] Finance [Reporting Line] Senior Controller [Employment Type] Full time [Compensation] TBD [Location] GyeongSan, GyeongSangBukDo, Korea [Global HQ] Schaffhausen, Switzerland [Consultant in charge] Simon S. Kim COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Global technology and manufacturing company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of a wide range of connectivity and sensor solutions JOB SUMMARY: Maintains internal compliance and controls for legal entity in accordance with the Company. Perform month-end close activities. Prepares financial reports for legal entities following US GAAP. Creates and files statutory financial statements, tax returns, and local reporting in compliance with country regulations. Serves as primary contact for local authorities and auditors. Develops ad- hoc reports for authorities and internal stakeholders JOB DESCRIPTION: [Compliance & Control] • Contribute to maintaining/improving strong internal compliance and control environment • Provide training and guidance to internal customers on Finance policy update and operation procedures • Interpretation of policy to local language • Actively Lead SOx testing and Self-assessment and follow up on action items identified • Support APAC risk management team [Monthly/Quarterly closing] • Monthly HFM closing • Analysis/comparison on financial results in comparison with the month/quarter prior • Close oversight monthly/quarterly closing activities to ensure financials are correctly reflected in compliance with the policy and USGAAP • Preparation of quarterly PL for the shareholder’s board meeting [Statutory Reporting/Tax Return] • Prepare LE financial reports in compliance with TE policy and K-GAAP • E-Submission and contact window for external stakeholders • Government Reporting/Survey [Audit] • Liaise with external audits for USGAAP/Local GAAP/Tax return • Coordinate with FSC/BU Finance for audit data preparation and submission  • Conduct inventory taking with auditors [Project Management] • Responsible for various global projects such as M&A, Divestiture etc. • Project tracker management [Others] • Any other ad hoc tasks as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelors or master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent • Preferably 8+ years of hands-on accounting experience • Have a legal entity management experience in controlling • Able to read, write and speak English fluently • Proven ability to collaborate and to engage effectively with all levels of staff and management • Familiar with SAP, Hyperion • Confident handling of MS Office • CPA or equivalent certificate is preferred If you are interested, please contact simon.kim@rp4rp.com / +82-10-4118-2178

[Company / Industry] Premium Chocolate manufacturer / Food & Beverages [Position] Trade Marketing Assistant [Function] Marketing [Reporting Line] Korea Brand Manager [Employment Type] Fixed Term (Consideration for permanent status after the fixed term [Compensation] TBD [Location] Hanam, GyeongGiDo, Korea [Consultant in charge] Simon S. Kim COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Global chocolate manufacturer known for producing high-quality, premium chocolate products. The Company specializes in crafting gourmet chocolate for professional chefs, chocolatiers, and pastry chefs, as well as for consumers who appreciate fine chocolate   JOB SUMMARY The Trade Marketing Assistant KR role is to implement the Trade Marketing Strategy in Korea (work with Global, Regional Marketing) by (1) Assisting the implementation of the Annual Events / Pastry Activities Program displaying branding with premium decoration materials, (2) Support adopting & localizing global MKT tools to KR market (3) Developing Selling tools & training materials for our Distributor sales force in order to push our annual innovation launches, promotions, etc. iv/ Implementing local marketing activations and (4) Supporting the Brand Manager with market Analysis JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:   [Marketing Planning & Strategy] • Assist Brand Manager to define KR Trade Marketing plan (yearly & long-term) • Assist Brand Manager to define local annual Trade Marketing plan for Korea • Assist Brand Manager to forecast, record & report KR Trade MKT budget • Analysis to implement targeted marketing strategies (Sell out Reports, assortment recommendation, category management etc..) • Assist to align plans with new brands [Marketing Communication] • Assist Brand Manager to define KR strategy & planning (yearly & long-term) • Assist Brand Manager / Digital MKT specialist with Social Media communication • Adapt & diffuse product news & brand contents internally to KR team & externally to local distributor • Provide regular reports and updates to management on the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and strategies [Marketing Loyalty Program] • Collaborate with Brand Manager to design KR Cercle V Program strategy & planning • Assist to design/define/adapt our annual loyalty program content (Communication tools, gifts, scheme) • Work hand-in-hand with BDs & distributor on the ‘operational’ aspect of the program (eg. Briefing, arrangement of deliveries, etc.,) • Collaborate with Brand Manager & BD on the execution of the program and active follow-up of members’ questions & requests • Assist to evaluate annual performance of the program (ROI, business impact) and issue recommendations to improve it [Marketing Support – Commercial & Pastry Activities] 1. Work with global and local teams to develop and execute marketing campaigns, promotions, and events that maximize the visibility of our event. 2. Assist to localize global MKT tools adopted to KR market 3. Assist & jointly supported by Brand Manager, develop & adapt marketing/ sales/ communication/ decoration tools for below use: • Sales tools (Sales books, product descriptions, marketing sheets, etc) for ‘daily’ commercial actions • 360° Annual launch of the year (adapt & develop tools for annual launch event with Brand Manager & KR chefs, work hand-in-hand with them & BDs for communication of info, event organization, logistic issues, etc) • Promotions carried out in KR (flyers, newsletters, recipe layouts, specific booklets, gift ordering, gift development, etc) • Trade shows in the country (ex. Cafe show, Bakery show) • Pastry activities in the country (MKT display, Recipe book, Collaboration, etc.,) • Sponsoring events in the country • Training to Sales • Competition Intelligence/ competitor survey/Market monitoring • Pricing Recommendations [Trade Marketing – Product information] • Adapt & diffuse product news (arrival of new products, change of recipes or packaging, discontinuation, flash info, etc) & latest brand news to KR team & distributors • Respond to BD & distributor on product/tools enquiries • (if possible) monthly customer visit to know more on field feedback JOB REQUIREMENTS: [Marketing / Trade Marketing acumen] • Strong understanding of the marketing mix (Product launches, Pricing, Promotions, Digital, Events, Customer loyalty programs, Competition monitoring, etc…) • Strong understanding of the pastry environment (chefs, customers: hotels, restaurants, pastry studios, pastries & bakeries, etc…) [Operate with Discipline] • Be extremely well organized in order to stick with the deadlines for sharing the reports to KR team • Priority Setting: be capable to evaluate the priority / importance of the duties in order to focus first on the most relevant priorities while managing expectations from managers / the team • Time Management: allocate the right timing to the right task and be proactive with direct managers when help Is requested [Client Oriented Mindset] • Work directly with Distributors in order to share all the relevant information (new products, brand news) and answer any enquiries • Understand Distributors and Sales Force constraints in order to help to develop relevant selling / recipes tools • Passionate about gourmet food and the F&B universe, able to relate to distributors’ environment. [Attitude] • Work in a multifunctional & multicultural team as well as business environment, working along both local and international colleagues, partners & clients • Not afraid to voice your own opinions • Relation builder (good social skills), net-worker, able to bring people to cooperate • Diplomat: able to achieve compromise, while protecting and fostering the interest of our company • Open to change – continuously learning and improving your own skill set. • Take ownership of outcomes and responsible for your areas results [Values] • Passion • Positivity • Trust • Respect • Team Spirit • Creativity • Self- Expression [Ideal Qualification] • Fluent in English, Korean both spoken and written • French speaking / understanding is a plus • Relevant experience in Marketing & Trade Marketing • Proficient on Excel, Word, PPT. Knowledge of Indesign and Ilustrator is a plus. If you are interested, please contact simon.kim@rp4rp.com +82-2-6123-0100 / +82-10-4118-2178