Kevin Kim
Buena Park,CA
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven professional with extensive experience in fast-paced environments requiring exceptional organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering high-quality results. Committed to fostering collaborative relationships and driving team success through effective communication and problem-solving. Eager to leverage expertise in a challenging new role that values innovation and dedication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
NanoH2O America, LLC
07.2019 - Current
- Managed full order lifecycle ensuring accuracy, visibility, and on-time execution
- Drive inventory strategy to support fulfillment and business continuity
- Coordinated with 3PL providers for inbound and outbound shipments
- Introduced and implemented Foreign Trade Zone to reduce unnecessary costs
- Oversee inbound/outbound logistics including FTZ operations
- Served as central coordination point across internal teams and external partners
- Improved operational visibility through reporting, enabling better decision-making
- Validated vendor invoices for accurate payments
- Proactively resolve logistics issues to minimize operational disruption
- Forecasted stock levels to minimize lead time on all models
- Created and maintained monthly reports for submission to upper management
- Reviewed and resolved any issues that arose in regards to shipping
- Served as central coordination point across internal teams and external partners
- Track and trace all shipments, inbound and outbound to avoid delays and unnecessary costs
Entry Coordinator, Ocean Import, Export Gateway
DHL Global Forwarding
Redondo Beach, CA
08.2010 - 07.2019
- Planned and consolidated shipments to maximize space and profit
- Notified agents of any discrepancies in received freight and/or sailing schedule
- Requested and analyzed necessary documents required for shipping
- Prioritized shipments in order to meet targeted sailing schedule
- Prepared and processed all mandatory documents required by Customs in insure proper submission of entries
- Arranged and overlooked all clearance and deliveries of import goods to their proper destinations
- Coordinated with inland carriers to ensure proper delivery of goods
- Corresponded with oversea operation branches and interfaced with the global network systems for growth and increase of sales
- Prepared and processed necessary documents for proper segregation of containers
- Managed transportations of manufactured goods to and from customs designated locations
- Processed arrival notices in accordance to the SOP to meet the company’s KPI
Senior Entry Writer
Yusen Global Logistics
Torrance, CA
06.2006 - 01.2010
- Prepared all mandatory documents requested by the federal government to ensure proper categorization of in-bond shipments
- Supervised and overlooked all clearance and deliveries of import goods to their proper destinations
- Planned, calculated and prepared accounts receivable and payables against general ledger
- Corresponded with the headquarter corporate accountants concerning payroll and payment/reception modules
- Evaluated and strategized with the transportation team on the most effective way to implement cargo movements
- Updated client database daily under heavy pressure to resolve various problems both expected and unexpected
Import Specialist
Donald International, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
03.2003 - 03.2006
- Established ongoing relationships with government agencies such as EPA, FDA, and USDA for release approvals
- Supported the management by implementing strategy for effective movement of shipment across the west coast
- Assisted managers with maintaining expenses below budget through accurate planning, purchasing, and cost-effective procedures
- Collaborated with other team members for transmission of data between the federal government agencies and customhouse brokers
- Oversaw the movement of accounts payable, bills of lading, lien notices from the company branch to satellite offices
- Adhered to the basic principles of 19 CFR Customs Duties and Foreign Trade Statistics
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Northridge
Skills
- Skilled in SAP and ERP software
- Order management
- Logistics processes
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Import and export operations
- Fluent in Korean
Languages
Korean
Limited Working
Timeline
Logistics Manager
NanoH2O America, LLC
07.2019 - Current
Entry Coordinator, Ocean Import, Export Gateway
DHL Global Forwarding
08.2010 - 07.2019
Senior Entry Writer
Yusen Global Logistics
06.2006 - 01.2010
Import Specialist
Donald International, Inc.
03.2003 - 03.2006
Bachelors of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Northridge