Charlie Kodatt

Owner @Kayu Indonesia Furniture

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Luxury Home Furnishings: Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain OptimizationRevenue & Margin Leadership: Grew luxury home furnishings business to $MM+ revenue with 80%+ margins, serving hospitality and e-commerce markets across 10+ countries for a U.S-based company.Global Sourcing & Cost Reduction: Directed global sourcing strategy, cutting costs by 25%($200K+/year) and lead times by 40% via lean manufacturing and JIT systems for faster market launches. Leveraged international trade expertise and 10-year China business visa to ensure supply chain agility.Vendor & Supplier Management: Managed 30+ vendor networks (Asia/U.S.), negotiating costs and MOQs to optimize quality and affordability in teak/rattan designs. Built premium supplier networks (frame, foam, fabric) across Asia/U.S, saving 25% on raw materials.Product Development & Design: Spearheaded end-to-end product development, launching curated teak, rattan, and upholstered furniture lines achieving 90% on-time delivery and 45% margins for D2C and hospitality markets. Created prototypes for outdoor furniture collections, collaborating with architects and designers to deliver FF & E solutions for high-profile hospitality projects, strengthening brand alignment with premium aesthetics.Manufacturing & Quality Assurance: Led 150+ artisans to 1% defect rates, delivering approachable luxury with real-time tech for direct-to-consumer scalability. Reduced defect rates by 35% and improved workflow efficiency through process optimization and third-party factory oversight.Sustainability & ESG Initiatives: Championed sustainability, reducing carbon footprint by 78% in a sq ft facility, saving $15K annually, and ensuring ESG compliance for luxury markets. Positioned brand as a hospitality leader, delivering bespoke teak/rattan upholstery and case goods.Financial Performance: Managed $10M P&L, delivering $7M in profit through operational excellence and innovative product strategies.

University of Mississippi

Bachelor's degree

University of Mississippi

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA