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NEW [Inside SurplusGLOBAL] Architecting SemiMarket – Your One-Stop Platform for Legacy Semiconductor Equipment & Parts
- SG People
- 2025-07-24
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“I enjoy simplifying complexity and turning ideas into action—fast.”
Meet John Yun, Planning and Operations at SemiMarket(www.SemiMarket.com),
where strategy meets execution in semiconductor commerce.
1. Can you briefly introduce yourself?
“I enjoy simplifying complexity and turning ideas into action—fast.”
Hello, I’m John Yun, currently leading the planning and operations of SemiMarket(www.SemiMarket.com),
a B2B platform for legacy semiconductor equipment and parts.
With years of global e-commerce experience,
I’m now focused on establishing SemiMarket as a core digital trading infrastructure for the semiconductor industry.
I find great satisfaction in simplifying complexity, quickly identifying what truly matters, and driving it into action.
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2. What are your core responsibilities?
“I’m not just a planner—I architect systems.”
As planning and operations at SemiMarket, I lead feature planning, cross-functional coordination,
and service execution to ensure platform growth.
My role extends far beyond typical planning—I'm a problem-solver committed to building real, scalable infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include:
· Planning features based on user needs and market insights
· Coordinating with internal dev teams and external vendors
· Troubleshooting operational issues (e.g. order flow, product data, user accounts)
· Using data to improve services and shape strategy
· Aligning priorities across internal stakeholders
Ultimately, my goal is to solidify SemiMarket’s position in the market—and drive the digital transformation of semiconductor platform.
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3. What makes your team’s work culture unique?
“All for one, one for all” – A culture of shared responsibility.
At SurplusGLOBAL, we truly operate as one team.
One person’s challenge becomes everyone’s challenge. One person’s success becomes a win for all.
Because we’re often working at high speed with overlapping goals, cross-functional collaboration is natural.
We frequently step into each other’s roles and help out where needed.
In such an intense and focused environment, there’s little room for emotional conflict. Trust is built through execution,
and problem-solving becomes a foundation for team chemistry.
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4. Can you share a recent challenge?
The bold decision to launch before we were “ready.”
The initial launch of SemiMarket(www.SemiMarket.com) was the most challenging—and defining—project I’ve led.
We launched the platform before everything was fully ready. Systems were incomplete.
Data was still being organized. But we moved forward anyway. Why? Because you can’t refine what doesn’t exist.
A live platform reveals real problems and sparks meaningful conversations across the organization.
It wasn’t just a launch—it was the beginning of real strategic execution. And though it came with bugs,
unexpected user behavior, and countless issues, solving each one made the platform stronger and more aligned
with what users truly need.
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5. What value do you prioritize most in your work?
“Set the right direction. Simplify the process. Execute fast.”
I strongly believe in clear goal-setting and execution-first thinking.
Before starting anything, I focus on defining the right direction. Without a clear goal, no execution can succeed.
Then I structure the path forward—breaking down complexity into simpler, actionable steps.
Finally, I act fast. Everyone has ideas, but few take quick action. That’s where the real competitive edge lies.
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6. What advice would you give to someone aspiring to do what you do?
“Learn to conceptualize, simplify, and structure complexity.”
Success in this role hinges on the ability to solve problems and build structure.
My single biggest advice is this:
Train yourself to break down complexity into concepts, simplify them, and define them as structured processes.
Real-world projects are often messy and nonlinear. That’s when structural thinking becomes critical.
This job isn’t just about creative planning. It’s about navigating complex relationships between users,
developers, and executives.
You need logic over instinct, structure over emotion.
To build that mindset, make a habit of breaking down problems into steps, visualizing workflows,
and writing things out clearly—even outside of work.
