John Hernandez

Background

About John Hernandez

I have several years experience in the supply chain industry working at J.C Imports, coordinating the supply chain to LCBO. Becoming very motivated team leader with strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills; I got to know the business culture and work environment in Canada. I have a Diploma in International Business and an MBA from SENECA a subsidiary of York University in Toronto; I was graduated with honours from high school; and from the University, I accomplished to be part of the University scholarship honour list every semester. When I came to Canada, I took several Accounting and Business management courses at Yorkdale Adult learning Centre (Toronto District School Board) in order to grasp all the business and financial terminology and most important, to learn about the business system in Canada. My work and academic experience involves International business skills when at the work force I was responsible for determining International tariff Agreements and Tariff Treatments (NAFTA, CIFTA, MFN, GPT, etc) for the products to be imported at “JC Imports”. Preparing and processing import/export documents (CCI, Export Declarations, Packing list, B/L, AWB) and other forms according to customs regulations, laws and procedures; arranged for payment of duties, taxes, storage and transportation of imported goods; quoted duty and tax rates on commodities utilizing HS Codes. When working at JC Imports, I provided advice to the company on export and import restrictions, tariff systems, letters of credit, Insurance requirements and other custom related matters; priced products according to the Incoterm agreed between the parties, and coordinated all logistic exporting/importing process. When I worked at The Bay Retail Stores (Hudson’s Bay Company “HBC”) for one year, I gained outstanding skills in customer service. Working in fast paced environments with the ability to think quickly and successfully handle difficult situations. In 2013, I was responsible to start up operations for HERSIC INTERNATIONAL in Colombia, and from there, expand the market to other LATAM markets. I have been involved in the development and negotiations of the company´s solar portfolio with world class manufacturers in Asia and Europe.