Sohyun Lee
Lombard
Summary
Logistics professional with experience in high-volume ocean import shipments and multimodal logistics coordination in fast-paced environments. Skilled in handling time-sensitive cargo across drayage, intermodal, long-haul trucking, air freight, and warehouse coordination for delivery scheduling. Experienced with various cargo types including bonded, hazmat, exhibition, and specialized containers (OT/FR). Knowledgeable in transportation flow coordination, customs communication, carrier management, AP/AR invoicing to support efficient daily logistics operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VMI Logistics Operations Specialist
FNS, INC
Chicago, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Managed high-volume VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) operations for LG Energy Solution Michigan, managing bonded transportation flows for ESS raw materials across drayage, long-haul trucking, intermodal, and warehouse networks.
- Coordinated time-sensitive bonded shipment operations in a fast-paced team environment, ensuring efficient cargo movement and delivery scheduling under high daily shipment volume.
- Applied operational knowledge of bonded transportation requirements and compliance procedures to support smooth cargo flow and minimize delays.
- Led coordination of bonded multi-modal transportation operations, driving scheduling decisions drayage, long-haul trucking, intermodal, transload warehouses, and customer delivery requirements.
- Communinated closely with warehouses, carriers, customs brokers, and customers to resolve operational issues, minimize delays, and maintain time-sensitive delivery performance.
Ocean Import – Midwest & East Coast Management
LMS, INC
Elk Grove Village, IL
04.2022 - 05.2025
- Managed full-cycle FCL/LCL import shipments, consistently overseeing an average of 80 MBL shipments across diverse partners and customers.
- Handled ocean import shipments throughout the Midwest and East Coast regions, including occasional LCL shipments to Canada, managing documentation, operations, issue resolution, and AP/AR statements.
- Reviewed ISF/POA documentation and coordinated closely with customs brokers to ensure compliance with CBP regulations and import requirements.
- Experienced in managing communication and operations for exhibition cargo/Carnet clearance and return shipments through close coordination with customs brokers and CBP.
- Managed rate quotations, quarterly bidding, invoicing, and cost analysis to support operational efficiency and cost optimization.
- Proactively sourced new carriers and transload warehouses to improve logistics efficiency. Led the selection and onboarding of primary local truckers and drayage companies across the Midwest, South, and East Coast regions, establishing a standardized carrier network now utilized company-wide.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships, resulting in continued business and recurring service requests.
- Ensured timely delivery performance through proactive problem-solving, shipment monitoring, and effective communication with customers, carriers, and warehouses.
- Oversaw logistics operations and customer service for a broad range of cargo types, including manufacturer factory shipments, Amazon distribution deliveries, restaurant supplies, exhibition cargo, and personal household goods.
- Experienced in handling specialized cargo shipments, including Open Top and Flat Rack containers.
Air Export/Import Coordinator
FNS, INC
Franklin Park, IL
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed air export shipments across the Midwest region, including weekly Tuesday and Friday air consolidations.
- Secured advance airline bookings by forecasting cargo volumes, primarily coordinating with Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.
- Issued MBL/HBL documentation, submitted AWB filings, and processed ACE export declarations in compliance with export regulations.
- Handled cargo intake at bonded warehouses, conducted piece counts, and inspected packing per TSA regulations.
- Assisted with hazardous materials export procedures, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated closely with airlines, customers, warehouse, and trucking carriers to schedule, monitor and track shipments.
- Supported import operations by coordinating with airlines on cargo breakdown status and arranging pickups within LFD requirements.
Education
Organizational Administration Concentration - Organizational Administration Concentration
Computer Systems Institute
Lombard, IL12-2023
Bachelor's - International Trade
Dong-A University
Busan, South Korea02-2021
Skills
- Microsoft office
- Logistics analysis
- Transportation planning
- Documentation management
- Carrier negotiation
- Client relationship management
- Logistics management
- Import and export operations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
Dangerous Goods Certification Specialists (2022-06)
Languages
English
Korean
Timeline
VMI Logistics Operations Specialist
FNS, INC
08.2025 - Current
Ocean Import – Midwest & East Coast Management
LMS, INC
04.2022 - 05.2025
Air Export/Import Coordinator
FNS, INC
03.2021 - 03.2022
Organizational Administration Concentration - Organizational Administration Concentration
Computer Systems Institute
Bachelor's - International Trade
Dong-A University