Overview
Work History
Education
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Karena Lau Ka Wai

Tuen Mun,Hong Kong

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Operational (Airfreight) Care Specialist

Kuehne & Nagel
09.2021 - Current
  • Handle full set export document(worldwide, mostly EU shipments)
  • Cross-board trucker communicate
  • Follow up daily ULD building plans
  • Coordinating with airline and co-loader reservation
  • Knowledge and experience on the WMS
  • Handle HK and Macau export shipments (e.g back to back and consol shipments)
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and open communication with colleagues across departments.
  • Streamlined inventory management by implementing efficient tracking systems and procedures.
  • Trained new team members on company policies, procedures, and software tools, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
  • Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.

Airfreight Warehouse Operation

Chu Kong International Airfreight Co, LTD
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Follow up ULD plans
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Managed the receipt, inspection, storage, retrieval, and dispatch of goods following established protocols consistently throughout tenure as Warehouse Operator.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records, resulting in a reduction of discrepancies and costly errors.
  • Used warehouse management software (WMS) to reconcile daily inventory.

Sales Operation Assistant

Top Harvest Asia Limited
03.2019 - 02.2020
  • Optimized inventory management by accurately forecasting demand and coordinating shipments accordingly.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with carriers, achieving cost savings on freight expenses.
  • Managed relationships with overseas suppliers, fostering strong partnerships for long-term success.
  • Liaised with customs brokers to expedite shipments through port inspections and clearance processes.
  • Collaborated closely with warehouse staff to ensure proper handling, storage, and distribution of imported goods.
  • Enhanced communication between departments for improved coordination in import activities.
  • Coordinated company product shipments and international transactions to eliminate freight delays.

Assistant Supervisor

Yang Ming (HK) Limited
04.2016 - 03.2019
  • Profound comparison of weekly & monthly lifting business reports
  • Analyzing each quarter KPI reports
  • Hotel reservation
  • Coordinate Fruit Logisticia of 2017

TBEB(USA, Canada Route Team B) Sales Coordinator

Yang Ming (HK) Limited
04.2016 - 03.2019
  • Arrange service contract of USA & Canada
  • Providing shipping schedule and quotation
  • Pro-actively liaise and coordinate closely with internal branch on all USA and Canada shipment issues
  • Calculate demurrage claim penalty
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales activities, including contracts, proposals, quotes, follow-ups, and customer communications.
  • Organized trade shows, conferences, and networking events to increase brand exposure and generate leads.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.

Shipping Clerk

Fat Kee Stevedores Limited
11.2015 - 01.2016
  • Handle tracks route and customers service
  • Mostly handle shipments from Hong Kong to USA, Australia, Germany, Japan
  • Analyzing stock inventory
  • Handling of logistics related inbound/outbound matters
  • Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.
  • Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.

3PL Operator

Oriental Power Logistics LTD.
Tai Chung
11.2013 - 07.2015
  • Arrange shipment between China to Vietnam, Italy, Morocco and Peru
  • Prepare quotation & invoice, handle full set B/L, L/C
  • Reservation Cross-board shipment trucking
  • Worked closely with customs agents to ensure compliance with international shipping regulations.
  • Minimized product damage through careful handling, stacking, and storage practices within the warehouse environment.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of incoming shipments, verifying quantities against purchase orders and invoices.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Feng Chai University
Tai Chung, Taiwan

Skills

  • English, Chinese (fluency)
  • Certificate of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations - Category 1 & 3
  • Full set Export document preparation
  • Problem Solving
  • Transportation arrangements
  • Data entry mastery
  • Software system skills(eg Excel, Word, Power point, Outlook, English and Chinese typing)
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Operational (Airfreight) Care Specialist

Kuehne & Nagel
09.2021 - Current

Airfreight Warehouse Operation

Chu Kong International Airfreight Co, LTD
07.2020 - 08.2021

Sales Operation Assistant

Top Harvest Asia Limited
03.2019 - 02.2020

Assistant Supervisor

Yang Ming (HK) Limited
04.2016 - 03.2019

TBEB(USA, Canada Route Team B) Sales Coordinator

Yang Ming (HK) Limited
04.2016 - 03.2019

Shipping Clerk

Fat Kee Stevedores Limited
11.2015 - 01.2016

3PL Operator

Oriental Power Logistics LTD.
11.2013 - 07.2015

Some College (No Degree) -

Feng Chai University
Karena Lau Ka Wai