1. Lo Kim Buck, Francis
Jalan Rajah Block 104, #07-60, Singapore 321104
Mobile:91905383• House: 62537029
Francis.kimbuck@gmail.com
Professional Summary
I have been working in the Airfreight Logistics Industries for more than 25 years and my
experience includes warehouse handling to managerial roles. I have implemented the ULD
program for shipments to many regions like the USA, Europe and some Asian countries which in
turn prevented cases of pilferage and contributed to an increase in profits for the company.
My goal is to build up good relationships and rapport with the carriers and clients.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ABX LOGISTICS (S) PTE. LTD.
(Now known as DSV Air & Sea Pte. Ltd)
Singapore
Airfreight Manager 2007-2012
Oversee all the airfreight divisions and obtain spot rates with carriers.
Working project shipments with overseas offices/agents and building
up consolidations.Freight planning for general cargo and odd size cargo.
Responsible for managing daily airfreight shipment flow,contact carriers and
negotiate profitable pricing.
Represent company’s attending RCAR briefing by Airport Police.
Back up Executing airwaybills closing consol(when staff on leave).
Promoting SEA/AIR transshipment from Cambodia, Vietnam via SIN and Air to
Europe (FRA,AMS,BRU,LHR,LAX,JFK,ORD,ETC)
Personally involved in handling of aircraft engine (Model PW4168) and to ensure
the engine is loaded in the correct position for uplifting.
Achievement : Managed to handle additional engines due to NO Offloading and
Good Service.
GLOBAL AIRFREIGHT LOGISTICS (S) PTE. LTD
Singapore
Project Manager & Consultant 2006-2007
Implementation of SOP for ST Microelectronics Inhouse
Collaborating with Sales/RFQ and arranging spot rates with carriers
EGL EAGLE GLOBAL LOGISTICS (S) PTE LTD
Singapore
Senior Operations Manager 2003-2006
Oversee all export/import/warehouse and supervision of contractors.
2. Built up ULDS, working with co-loaders for fulfillment of Dead Freight.Freight
planning for transshipment cargo,odd size cargoes.
Assisting RFQ and arrangement of ad-hoc rates with carriers.
Ensure all Contract Dead Freight are fulfilled and all ULD are fully utilized.
Selling Co-Loading to fulfill Dead Freight .
EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL
Singapore
Export Operation Manager 2000-2003
Oversee the flow and timeliness of export shipment transfers
Oversee and supervise contractor built-up (ULDS) and maximize all ULD
loadings etc.
To Plan and supervise loading to the maximum utilization of ULD and fully utilized
on Charter Flight(if Any).
Assisting RFQ.
Achievement: Zero offloading.
AEI (AIR EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL)
Singapore
Operations Manager and Project Manager 1994-2000
To oversee the flow and timeliness of all export shipment transfers
Arrangement of ad-hoc rates with carriers and maximization of ULD loading in
export consolidations, promoting Sea/Air, Air/Air transshipments
Handling and monitoring of project shipments (Aircraft engines, HP
shipments, Seagate Technology, Sea/Air, Air/Air transshipments
Procurement of ULD programs and working closely Sales Manager to do RFQ
COSLINK SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. (JOINT VENTURE WITH COSCO)
Singapore
Airfreight Manger 1992-1994
Managing the entire Airfreight division and traveling overseas to
countries like China and Vietnam to promote Sea/Air, Air/Air transshipment via
SIN.
Operations Management including supervising of shipment built up pallet(ULD) and
freight planning activities,maintain and control service level consistent with
customer.
Working closely with Sales Manager to do RFQ.
Achievement: Managed to handle 60 tons of Garments from Vietnam Sea into
SIN air and eventually to LAX (Los Angeles)
Managed to secure a contract with Vietnam agents (Vietfracth)
TARGET AIRFREIGHT ASIA PTE. LTD
Singapore
3. Operations Director 1990-1992
Managing the entire company’s operations.
Responsible for Profit and Loss.
Arranging ad-hoc rates with carriers and promoting Sea/Air, Air/Air
from Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.
Achievement: Managed to secure 2 contracts from Taiwan and Indonesia.
NORTHERN AIRFREIGHT
Singapore
Operations Manager 1988-1990
Oversee all export/import and import/export cssv , transport, and warehouse.
Operations Management including supervising of shipment built up pallet(ULD) and
freight planning activities,maintain and control service level consistent with
customer.
Ensure high yield in export consolidations, arrangement of ad-hoc rates
and building of relationships with carriers.
Planning of consolidations and arranging of space-booking with carriers.
Arranging BUP (Build Up Pallet) for consolidations.
Arrangement: Charter flight (AN124) and supervision of ULD
loading (maximized) space.
Achievement: BUP resulted in higher profits.
AEI (AIR EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL)
Singapore
Air Export Manager 1982-1988
To oversee all export shipments, transshipments, project shipments and export
consolidations.
Delegate jobs and ensure the correct application of ratings.
Arrangement of ad-hoc rates with carriers and build good relationships with carriers.
To maintain good service to customers by choosing the best carriers with the shortest
transit time and earliest arrival.
Achievement: Building more consolidations for higher yields.
AEI (AIR EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL)
Singapore
Supervisor: Warehouse/Import/Export 1975-1982
To ensure all cargos are stacked in the correct manner and Dangerous Goods are
stored in the given location.
Supervise warehouse activities in safe manner and meet customer’s requirement.
Control warehouse functions to ensure corrective action are taken on non
comformance (if any) and control further recurrence of non conformances.
To ensure all shipments are labeled correctly and transferred to the terminal to meet
the cut-off time.
Achievement: Zero cross labeling and Zero offloading.
4. » EDUCATION
Completed Pre-U II 1971-1972
Monfort School
Completed Senior Cambridge (Grade II) 1967-1970
Monfort School
Completed P.S.L.E 1961-1966
Norfolk Primary School
» COURSES ATTENDED
Hazmat(Singapore), DGR 2002
Hazmat(Singapore), DGR 2000
Hazmat(Singapore), DGR 1998
Developing Effective Management Skills Sept, 1996
How To Retain Your Employee Nov, 1996
Lufthansa, D.G.R (Held in Germany, Frankfurt) 1988
Singapore Airlines, Diploma Cargo Rating/ Airline Geography 1977