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
Korea02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Soonchunhyang University
Korea02.2021
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