Natsumi Andrade
Brea
Summary
Logistics and transportation professional with over 5 years of experience supporting import operations, container movement, outbound shipping, and warehouse coordination. Proven track record in managing drayage providers, FDA-related documentation, inventory flow, and cross-functional logistics operations. Bilingual in English and Japanese, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Inbound Transportation Coordinator
DAISO USA
California
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinate inbound transportation of approximately 100 import containers per month from ports to warehouses
- Manage container movement and scheduling with multiple drayage providers
- Schedule and track deliveries to three company warehouses
- Ensure timely return of empty containers to ports to avoid demurrage and detention
- Support FDA-related documentation, compliance issues, and import inquiries
- Assist with inventory coordination and resolve warehouse-related logistics issues
- DAISO Headquarters
Outbound Team Lead
DAISO USA
California
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Led daily outbound operations and dock activities
- Coordinated freight bookings with 3PLs
- Prepared shipping documents, invoices, and pallet labels
- Ensured accurate pallet counts and on-time shipments
- DAISO Distribution Center
Picker / C-Stage
DAISO USA
California
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Supported order fulfillment and inventory accuracy
- Identified missing items and troubleshot inventory discrepancies
- DAISO Distribution Center
Education
Bachelor’s - International Economics
Senshu University
Japan03.2016
Skills
- Import & Transportation Coordination
- Container & Drayage Management
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Logistics Operations
Timeline
Inbound Transportation Coordinator
DAISO USA
01.2023 - Current
Outbound Team Lead
DAISO USA
07.2021 - 12.2022
Picker / C-Stage
DAISO USA
11.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor’s - International Economics
Senshu University