SANDY KIM
254 Sunset
Summary
Accomplished, hands-on Manager with a detailed knowledge in the field of International Import Freight Trafficking. Experienced in dealing with Overseas Vendors, Shipping Agents, Import Companies, (CHB) Brokers, Ocean Liners, Cargo Facilities and Trucking Companies. Dedicated leader with excellent communication skills and time-management skills for completing projects within time-sensitive deadlines. Fluent in Korean. Computer proficiency includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
Martin Bauer, Inc.
09.2005 - 01.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by closely monitoring order fulfillment and addressing issues promptly.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Facilitated smooth communication between sales, production, and distribution departments to improve overall workflow efficiency.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
- Oversaw the procurement process, establishing strategic partnerships with suppliers to reduce lead times and minimize stockouts.
- Implemented advanced forecasting techniques to anticipate demand fluctuations and optimize inventory levels accordingly.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to forecast demand and adjust logistics strategies accordingly, avoiding stockouts.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products, maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
Importing Manager/ Financial Services
CSI CARGO SYSTEMS AIR & SEA, INC.
01.1999 - 12.2004
- Managed, lead and supervised staff in all facets of the day-to-day activities involving the Ocean Import and Air Import Departments
- Generated monthly financial remittance reports to overseas agents; coordinated monthly shipments for accounts with overseas vendors; managed and coordinated all issues relating to Account Receivables and Payables
- Maintained customer account databases; directly communicated with customers whose account were in arrears; negotiated and reconciled delinquent accounts
- Designed and developed quality control policies and procedures; handled the day-to-day general customer care issues
Air Import Manager/Administrative Assistant
COMET INTERNATIONAL CORP.
09.1995 - 12.1998
- Coordinated, managed and supervised the Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable departments; generated monthly account analysis' including detailing and verifying general ledger balance sheet accounts
- Managed and supervised staff in all aspects of the Air Import Dept; coordinated monthly orders with overseas vendors
- Maintained daily customer service relations with both the import accounts and their custom brokers; ultimately acquiring new affiliated import accounts
- Prepared and assisted with submitting Time Sensitive documentation for Customs Entries; implementing quality control measures and resolutions
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
CENTRAL COLLECTIONS CORPORATION
06.1993 - 08.1995
- Handled the day-to-day accounting functions, including bank reconciliations and cash receipt entries; coordinated balance sheets and financial statements and prepared weekly and monthly financial reports; analyzed accounts receivables and payables in order to supervise the cash flow balances, to ensure that cash flow was kept within the monthly and yearly budget projections
- Designed, developed and implemented strategic sales presentations for prospective clients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Management
ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY
Jamaica, New York01.1993
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Distribution management
- Supply chain management
- Logistics management
- Logistics oversight
- Transportation management
- Shipping documentation
- Mentoring and training
- International freight management
- Domestic freight management
- Purchasing management
- Shipment scheduling
- Inventory management
- Import and export operations
- Customer service
Desired Salary
77,000.00 USD Per Year
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Martin Bauer, Inc.
09.2005 - 01.2024
Importing Manager/ Financial Services
CSI CARGO SYSTEMS AIR & SEA, INC.
01.1999 - 12.2004
Air Import Manager/Administrative Assistant
COMET INTERNATIONAL CORP.
09.1995 - 12.1998
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
CENTRAL COLLECTIONS CORPORATION
06.1993 - 08.1995
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Management
ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY
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