Job Posting - Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator
Posted on February 28, 2008 in Job Postings by adminNo Comments »

We are Genesis Nutrition, a progressive, local company with three retail stores in Vancouver.  We retail vitamins, supplements and sports nutrition to health conscious clients.  As a wellness company, we not only deliver nutritional products to our clients but also offer a healthy, balanced environment to our staff.  We value our employees and we offer everyone the opportunity to grow with the company. In business for over 20 years, we believe that our people are the key to our success.

 

We have an opening for a detail-orientated, number-loving Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator to join our head office team in Richmond.  This position requires excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills. The successful candidate must have an excellent aptitude for mastering new computer information systems.  If you have a holistic approach to your own life, if you understand the value of good nutrition and a balanced life-style, if you want a work experience that is more than just work, then consider joining our team!

This position can be full-time or part-time with job sharing.  We offer some flexibility of work schedule to provide better work-life balance.
 

Major responsibilities:

  • Process orders from creation to fulfillment
  • Maintain appropriate inventory stock levels
  • Oversee physical inventory counts
  • Conduct category sales analysis
  • Optimize retail turns and floor space
  • Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, price trends, and future markets
  • Research and evaluate prospective suppliers and analyze pricing, delivery and payment terms
  • Undertake other duties as assigned
 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum two years retail purchasing experience
  • APICS certification, or partial certification an asset
  • Post-secondary certificate in operations management an asset
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with emphasis on Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of store operations and purchasing process
  • Knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices
  • Previous accounting experience an asset
  • Familiarity with POS systems an asset
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Excellent communications skills, verbal and written
  • Strong desire to learn and take on new challenges
 

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please forward resumes by email to genesis_nutrition@hotmail.com or by fax to 604-278-4378.
Job Posting - Management Systems Coordinator
Posted on February 24, 2008 in Job Postings by adminNo Comments »

Work as a Management Systems Coordinator for one of BC’s Best!

Once again, Teldon was rated by BC Business as ONE OF BC’S BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR! Come see what makes us such a great place to work!
 

Teldon Print Media is the largest independently-owned full service printer in Western Canada.  We are proud to have been the trusted business partner of a wide array of clients for over 35 years; and we’ll continue to strive to have our extraordinary community be recognized internationally as a premier corporate resource for print media solutions.

 

We are an employee owned company and believe that the growth of our employees is just as important as the growth of the company.  We offer training, opportunities for growth, a free onsite gym, discounted personal training sessions, an on-site deli, and a competitive benefits plan that includes a health spending account and RRSP matching.  We are seeking a Management Systems Coordinator to join our fantastic team.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides ongoing support for internal processes that are managed through PrintStream by offering guidance and advice on how PrintStream should be set up and used in order to meet business needs;
  • Performs maintenance activities through the PrintStream user interface to ensure the reliability of information in the system;
  • Assists other departments in identifying areas where they are compromising the integrity of the PrintStream system and its ability to deliver accurate business information;
  • Identifies PrintStream configuration issues based on an understanding of the business needs and corporate direction.
 

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of previous related work experience;
  • Diploma or Degree in a related field, preferably Operations Management;
  • Able to visualize the “big picture” and understand how PrintStream should support business requirements;
  • Understands the normal functions of all departments in a company and general business processes;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (strong English written and verbal);
  • Fast learner, adaptable and flexible;
  • Detail oriented and organized with strong time management skills;
  • Excellent command of Microsoft Excel;
  • Good work ethic and focused on results.
 

To apply for this great opportunity please email your resume to jobs@teldon.com.

Job Posting - Vendor Manager
Posted on February 19, 2008 in Job Postings by adminNo Comments »
OMNEX is growing. Come onboard.
Looking for more than just a job?
It’s an exciting time to join OMNEX. We’ve got a 20 year history of imagining and building the most innovative reliable and robust radio remote control and fixed industrial wireless solutions in the industry. As a new member of the Cooper Bussmann family, we’re a company that values teamwork and gives every employee the opportunity to reach their full potential.  OMNEX offers a competitive salary and benefits package, an opportunity for career development and a casual work environment.
OMNEX is looking for a dynamic and talented Vendor Manager who will be responsible for the overall development and management of vendor relationships to support OMNEX operations and product development. Do you thrive on change and challenge? OMNEX is a challenging, high mix, make-to-order production environment with a significant number of engineer-to-order activities.  Working with the operations, quality and engineering teams this role is vital to successful supplier relations, customer service levels, product development, production and inventory turns.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Actively manage and strengthen supplier relationships to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure quality, cost and on time delivery requirements are being met
  • Develop and implement innovative “win-win” procurement strategies with suppliers to obtain lowest overall costs for OMNEX and shortest lead times
  • Negotiate and implement sustainable annual purchase agreements for the large spend and high volume components while minimizing OMNEX exposure to excess inventory if plans or designs change
  • Working closely with the operations and quality team to qualify, establish and develop global sourcing strategies with high-value suppliers who are committed to continuous improvement in technology, quality, pricing, flexibility and customer service
  • Create and implement commodity strategies for critical components and suppliers
  • Ensure purchased inventory levels match the manufacturing plan as established by Forecasting and Master Planning
  • Act as a key liaison between engineering and suppliers during and after New Product Introduction
  • Strategically and proactively support new product introduction by ensuring a complete supply chain, with approved alternate sources, is in place when products enter the ‘launch’ production phaseLead continuous improvement programs with respect to productivity, quality and delivery 

Education and work experience:
  • Over 10 years of Purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment
  • PMAC certification is an asset
  • Experience in electronics industry complimented by solid technical understanding
  • Solid understanding of the nature of materials and the manufacturing process
  • Strong experience in analyzing the supply chain for improvement opportunities, gathering data and making sound decisions and recommendations
  • Experience in mentoring and inspiring a team of planners and buyers
Personal Attributes Required:
  • Excellent problem solving and root cause analysis skills
  • Outstanding communication (written and verbal), negotiation, presentation and facilitation skills
  • Proactive, self-motivated, results focused and autonomous requiring little supervision
  • Well organized with strong multi-tasking skills
  • Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
  • A strong team player able to communicate and work with all levels inside and outside the organization
  • Highly proficient with an ERP system, internet, Microsoft applications
If you feel your skills and experience match our needs, we want to meet you. Please e-mail jobs@omnexcontrols.com
Job Posting - Specialist, Supply Chain & Logistics
Posted on February 12, 2008 in Job Postings by adminNo Comments »
As a leader in blood glucose monitoring and customer care, LifeScan Canada Ltd. is committed to creating a world without limits for people with diabetes.

Part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies since 1986, LifeScan Canada’s employees are guided by the Johnson & Johnson Credo, a statement of values that reinforces LifeScan’s commitment to its customers, their families and the highest quality standards.  Employees enjoy a small company culture with big company impact.
 

We are currently looking for a Specialist to support the Supply Chain & Logistics department. The purpose of the position is to provide support for departmental operations, planning and project work.

 

The primary duties of this position include:

Sales & Operations Planning (including Demand Planning)

The secondary duties of this position include:

  • Metrics Reporting
  • Parts Management & Inventory Reporting
  • Regulatory/Compliance support
  • Process review and improvement initiatives
  • Project team support
This position requires the following education, experience & demonstrated competencies:
  • University Business Degree preferably MBA
  • Minimum five years experience related to Supply Chain in the areas of S&OP; Demand/Supply Planning;
  • Inventory Management;
  • ERP System Administration or other related equivalent experience.
  • Prior experience in a health care environment would be an asset.
 

Skills/Competencies:
  • Excellent English written and verbal communication;
  • Group facilitation and collaborative skills;
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize various responsibilities;
  • Ability to work independently, or within a team;
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office – strong emphasis on Excel;
  • Superior problem solving skills and creative thinking;
  • Strong analytical focus; Knowledge of cost accounting and financial budgeting;
  • JD Edwards ERP system training
 

If you like to work in an entrepreneurial, friendly and casual setting and are a qualified candidate, please submit your application to Marian Hakze, Sr. Business Partner, Human Resources at mhakze@lfsca.jnj.com by February 25, 2008.

We would like to thank all the applicants in advance, however, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 

To learn more about LifeScan Canada Ltd and our One Touch brand please visit www.onetouch.ca

 

Job Posting - General Manager
Posted on February 12, 2008 in Job Postings by adminNo Comments »
The General Manager is fully accountable for Cratex’s strategic planning, corporate functions, client relations, day-to-day operations, and overall financial performance.  Providing guidance, support and direction to a small team of employees, the General Manager will lead the organization to expand its business geographically, diversify into new market segments and optimize its current operations.  The incumbent will also establish administrative programs which bring about higher levels of efficiency and profitably.
As the ideal candidate you possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a proven operational management background as well as demonstrated success in leading an organization to new levels of performance.  You are a visionary as well as a hands-on doer who can analyze the business, formulate a plan, build consensus, and support a collaborative team.  Along with at least 8-10 years of broad leadership experience, including profit and loss accountability, you have completed a related post secondary education and possess a strong sales orientation.
If you are interested in taking a pioneer in the container business to new levels, please forward your résumé in confidence to Casey Forrest or Shaun Carpenter at:
PINTON FORREST & MADDEN / THE CONSCIENTIA GROUP
    

Suite 2020, 1055 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC  V6E 2E9
Phone: 800.864.9970 / 604.689.9970
Fax:  604.689.9943
Email:  pfm@pfmsearch.com    
Cratex’s head office and shop is located on a 20-acre site in Delta’s Tilbury Industrial Park.  The site is right next to Deltaport, the largest container terminal in Greater Vancouver, and close to the Fraser Surrey Docks as well as the US border.  Although based in the Lower Mainland, Cratex has inventory centres across Canada, with multiple yards so that containers can easily be delivered anywhere in Canada or the United States. (www.cratexcontainer.com)