Gan Hsia Kang, Gavin Blk 151 E King's Road, #13-18 Singapore 268162 HP: 9-627-0520 E-mail: gavin@letterbox.com

My long-term goal is to be involved in regional and/or worldwide Logistics.   My short-term goal is to be working for a company involved in this type of operation. This company may either be a vendor or user.

I am analytical, numeric, IT conversant and have an understanding of Logistics.  I have over 5 years experience in the Logistics/ Transportation industry

Pilling Weck (Asia) Pte Ltd                           -           1999 July to 1999 December

                                                                                    Customer Service & Logistics Executive

My responsibilities include the following

w                    Customer Services and Logistics Management encompassing Order Fulfilment, Inventory and Shipping Functions for the Asia Pacific Region

w                    Management Reporting encompassing Sales Analysis, Inventory Analysis and Pricing Analysis

w                    Maintaining and Managing price database(s)

w                    Being fully conversant with Shipping and import/export procedures

w                    Managing 4 Staff

w                    Rates Negotiation with Liners, Air Carriers, Truckers, Couriers and Freight Forwarders

w                    Maintaining and managing Accpac software logistics module

As the Customer Services and Logistics Executive, I am responsible for Order Fulfilment, Logistics and Management Reporting activities.  My primary role is to plan and establish price - inventory strategies for the company. 

Times Printers Pte Ltd                                  -           1997 May to May 1999

                                                                                    Head of Department

My responsibilities include the following:

w                    Logistics Management encompassing Inventory and Distribution Functions

w                    Being fully conversant with Shipping and import/export procedures

            w            Managing 15 Distribution staff

            w             Budgeting for Distribution and Freighting Operations

            w            Fleet Management and Planning

w                    Rates Negotiation with Liners, Air Carriers, Truckers, Couriers and Freight Forwarders

w                    Vendor Selection and Management

            w          Pricing strategies for Freighting Operations

            w          Assisting clients to fulfil logistics requirements including L/C negotiations

            w          Conducting in-house Training of Logistics Operations

w          Managing Fulfilment Printing Operations

As Head of the Distribution Department, I am responsible for the smooth operation of the Company’s Despatch, Bulk Mailing and Distribution functions.  This entails close co-ordination with the port, postal and customs authorities, freight forwarders, shipping and airline companies. I also manage a department staff strength of 15 people.

Speedmark Consolidation Service Pte Ltd   -           1995 to 1997

                                                                                    Business Development Executive

My responsibilities included the following:

            w          Pricing strategies

            w          Strategic analysis of current Logistics Industry

            w          Creation of market penetration strategies

            w          Assisting clients to fulfil logistics requirements

               w          Sourcing for overseas agents

In the course of my work, I am familiar with most regulations governing exports to Indonesia and the Philippines as well as Government regulations pertaining to Export and Import From/to Singapore.  My knowledge base would include INCO Terms, General Trade Practices, Marine Claims Process and General Port Operations. My Account base included clients in the Manufacturing, Trading and the Oil field Sectors.

Primefield Co. Pte Ltd                                   -           1994 to 1995

                                                                                     Senior Corporate Account Executive

My responsibilities included the following:

             •           Assisting clients to rightsize their existing systems

            •           Rendering Office Automation solutions

            •           Managing a team of sales executives

            •           Creation of Market Penetration strategies

            •           Strategic analysis of IT market place

            •           Pricing strategies

In the course of my work, I am familiar with most Hardware and Software products from various major IT Vendors. My knowledge base would include Portables, Desktops, Servers, Peripherals and software application packages.  I am also familiar with Networking and workgroups concept.  My Account base included clients in the Manufacturing, Banking, Trading, Shipping and Management Constancy Sectors.

SGS Singapore Pte Ltd                                  -           1990 to 1994

                                                                        Technical Inspector

My responsibility covered pre-shipment checks of cargo going out of Singapore. These inspections were conducted in industrial areas primarily Loyang, Jurong, Sungei Kadut, Tuas, Senoko and Changi Airport.  I ensured that various Exporting Company representatives adhered to export regulations and procedures for Indonesia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Cambodia and Nigeria.

National Service                                            -           1985 to 1988

                                                                                    Storeman Class 1

I was involved in the management and logistics of communication equipment.  Other responsibilities involved forecasting damage and replacement reports and special assignments.

Overseas Attachment                                        -           Posting to Brunei.  During my stint there, I was involved in all overseas logistic programs as well as co-ordination with the various training programs that were held at the base.  Other responsibilities involved the training and localisation of new store personnel attached under my command.

University of London 1993

Degree - Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Major - Economics in Management Studies

Subjects Covered -

Economics, Marketing, Organisational Theory, Sociology, Corporate Finance, Statistics, Management Science Methods, Mathematics for Management, Computer-Based Information Systems, Structure of International Society, Elements of Accounting and Finance.

Certificate in Logistics Management, Singapore Logistics Association 1998

International Freight Forwarding 1, Singapore Freight Forwarders Association 1996

Diploma in Computer Studies, Oxford Polytechnic 1989

City and Guilds Diploma 1989

GCE `A' Level, Anglo-Chinese Junior College 1985 

GCE `O' Level, Anglo-Chinese Secondary School 1983

Rotaract Club of Queenstown                           -           1986 to 1998

                                                                                    District Membership Chairman

                                                                                    President 95/96

                                                                                    Vice-President

                                                                                    Club Secretary

                                                                                    Community Service Director

                                                                                    International Service Director

I have been a member of the Rotaract Club since 1986.  During my membership, I have been actively involved in the running of the club. As a District Membership Chairman, I have had up to 900 members in 22 Rotaract clubs covering Peninsular Malaysia, East Malaysia and Singapore under my care.  I have travelled extensively to Johore Bahru, Kluang, Muar and Malacca to oversee my responsibilities.  I was personally responsible for creating projects to increase membership through the development of orientation and recruitment campaigns.

English                                                              -           Spoken and written

Mandarin                                                          -           Spoken and written

Hokkien                                                           -           Spoken

Malay                                                               -           Spoken

Hardware                                                         -           Familiar with IBM/Compatible PC

                                                                                    Network Integration and Peripherals

Software                                                          -           Spreadsheets

                                                                                    Database

                                                                                    Word Processing

                                                                                    Windows Applications

                                                                                    Internet Software                                 

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