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Tim Kim

Surrey,BC

Summary

  • Employee of the Year 2023 at Innofoods Inc.
  • Saved $475k in freight costs, duty returns, and negotiated service fees with customs brokers in 2023.
  • Experienced in handling all transportation modes including ocean, road, rail, and air

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logistics Coordinator

Innofoods Inc.
06.2022 - Current
  • Plan and coordinate outbound shipments with partner carriers at two facilities in the Greater Vancouver Area and Greater Toronto Area
  • Act as the primary liaison between the shipping team and carriers, ensuring seamless communication
  • Manage and update freight databases monthly, analyzing freight rates and cargo volumes to support management's strategic decisions
  • Negotiate freight rates and establish strong vendor relationships with logistics service providers to strategically reduce expenses
  • Review and confirm all freight invoices to Accounting team prior to payment
  • Verify customs duties paid monthly via CARM portal and ensure reimbursement to CBSA

Logistics Assistant

Innofoods Inc.
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Prepared export shipping documents, such as BL, CI, PL, CO, and other necessary paperwork
  • Entered details of purchase orders into ERP system

Logistics Assistant

Kangwon Electronics Co. Ltd
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Reviewed customs documents and coordinated with vendors in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan to obtain additional required documentation.
  • Communicated with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure smooth customs clearance and local delivery.


Education

Bachelor's Degrees in International Trade - International Trade

Soonchunhyang University
Korea
02.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Soonchunhyang University
Korea
02.2021

Certification

  • International Freight Forwarding (CIFFA)
  • Introduction to Canadian Customs and Border Procedures (CSCB)

Timeline

Logistics Coordinator

Innofoods Inc.
06.2022 - Current

Logistics Assistant

Innofoods Inc.
01.2022 - 05.2022

Logistics Assistant

Kangwon Electronics Co. Ltd
02.2021 - 05.2021

Bachelor's Degrees in International Trade - International Trade

Soonchunhyang University

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Soonchunhyang University
Tim Kim