Kevin Au

- Boost third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses utilization in the U.S., improving service levels and cutting costs. - Set up replenishment models using sales & inventory data, optimizing stocks across multiple warehouses to minimize cost and maximize profit. - Review Less-than-Truckload (LTL) and Full Truckload (FTL) costs, standardize customer rates and secure profit margin. - Streamline customs processes across China, Canada, and U.S., ensuring full compliance and accurate duty assessments. - Conduct total logistics costs analysis (import, warehousing, shipping) to inform management’s product pricing strategy.

- Coordinated of air and ocean freight shipments importing from East Asia into Canada and the U.S. - Managed Less-than-Truckload (LTL) and Full Truckload (FTL) shipments for both Canadian and U.S. markets, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. - Inventory management including stock tracking, replenishment, and shipping. - Back up daily order processing for small parcel shipments within the warehouse operations.

- Spearheaded the launch of new forwarding and e-commerce routes between Hong Kong and Australia. - Led ISO23412:2020, ISO22000:2018, and HACCP certification renewals for three consecutive years, ensuring compliance with industry standards. - Conducted cost reviews for logistics vendors and subcontractors, identifying opportunities for rate reductions. - Streamlined trucking operations, reducing monthly transportation expenses. - Implemented over 20 process improvements across frontline sites, enhancing operational efficiency. - Produced profit and loss reports for the overall business operations.

- Supervised the courier division -> Overseeing daily orders and inquiries, processed monthly invoices, optimizing delivery performance, and negotiated customer contracts. - Produced profit and loss reports for the freight forwarding division.

- Coordinated cross-department operations improvement projects, driving efficiency initiatives. -> Managed meetings, tasks, and key performance indicators (KPIs), focusing on cost control and subcontractor analysis.

- Gained hands-on experience coordinating air, sea, and road freight operations. -> Managed shipping documentation, communication with stakeholders, and invoicing. - Gained exposure to courier, delivery, and warehousing operations.

- Developed a manual outlining import and export license requirements for various commodities in Hong Kong. - Conducted internal warehouse audits in Hong Kong and mainland China to improve operational accuracy and compliance.