John Kim

John Kim has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. John is currently working as the Chief Operating Officer at blk.beverages since May 2021. Prior to this, they held the position of VP of Supply Chain at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® from September 2020 to July 2021.

John has also served as the Vice President of Operations at FIJI Water from December 2005 to March 2019. During their time at FIJI Water, they managed various areas including strategic sourcing, production, capacity and capital planning, ocean freight, inventory and warehouse management, customer service, and quality. John successfully navigated challenges such as frequent cyclones in Fiji, contributing to the company's revenue growth.

Before their role at FIJI Water, John worked as a Consultant at John Kim Consultancy from January 2004 to September 2005. Prior to that, they were a Manager at Capgemini Ernst & Young Consulting from March 1997 to October 2003. In this role, they specialized in advising multinational companies on supply chain best practices and process improvement initiatives.

John Kim began their career as a Senior Business Consultant in the Process Group at Accenture from August 1994 to February 1997. John'sresponsibilities included evaluating and developing systems solutions in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and telecommunications industries. John played a crucial role in designing and implementing data interfaces for a Siebel Sales Force Automation system and developing a billing and reporting system for a wireless carrier.

Overall, John Kim's work experience showcases their expertise in operations, supply chain management, and process improvement across various industries.

John Kim completed their Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering at UCLA from 1989 to 1994. Later, in 1999, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at the University of California, Berkeley, but the end year is unspecified.