Eight Steps to a Greener Supply Chain - WorldTrade Magazine
Posted on March 31, 2008 in Supply Chain Articles by adminNo Comments »

http://www.worldtrademag.com/Articles/Feature_Article/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000296125

Women in Logistics - Work/Life Balance
Posted on March 30, 2008 in Events by adminNo Comments »
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Time: 8:30 am – 12 noon
Location: Eagle Creek Golf Course, Burnaby, BC
Topic: Work/Life Balance
Speakers: Duhita Speck

Ted Kuntz

Includes a light breakfast and lunch for only $38.00.

 

Register at http://www.womeninlogistics.com/upcoming_events_vanevent.php

Canadian Transportation Awards - Deadline April 18th
Posted on March 29, 2008 in Announcements by adminNo Comments »

The Canadian Transportation Awards program recognizes excellence in all segments of the transportation sector. Nominate a worthy candidate today.  Visit http://tac-atc.ca/english/projectsandpublications/ctap.cfm

CMHDS 11th Annual BC Championship Forklift Rally
Posted on March 29, 2008 in Events by adminNo Comments »

One of the largest forklift competitions in North America (maybe the world?). The CMHDS Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 11th Annual B.C. Championship Forklift Rally!

On Saturday April 5th, 2008 forklift operators from all over B.C. will come together to compete in an event of mobile equipment skill and knowledge. The participants will have their skills tested by competing in a precision driving course that will require them to navigate though a variety of forklift activities. Their forklift knowledge will be tested by a written test based on WorkSafeBC regulations. The top three participants in each of the three divisions will receive trophies, a cash award and most important, bragging rights!

Trophies and Cash Awards will be awarded in each of the three divisions (Reach Truck, Sit-Down Counterbalanced & Power Pallet Jack) as follows:

First Place - $500.00
Second Place - $250.00
Third Place - $100.00

In addition we will have the TEAM COMPETITION which was launched at last year’s Rally. Any group of three participants can register as a team (they do not have to be from the same company). The winning team will be determined by adding the scores from each of the participants runs in their individual division. The winning team will be the one with the lowest amount of demerit points combined.

All thee members of the winning team will receive trophies and equal share in a $300.00 cash prize.

Please direct any enquiries to info@forkliftrally.com.

APICS Professional Development Meeting & AGM
Posted on March 29, 2008 in Events by adminNo Comments »
Location: Executive Hotel & Conference Center
               4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby
Time:  5:30pm    Registration and bar opens
          6:30pm    Dinner
          7:50pm    Speaker Presentation
Cost:   Student    $25
          Member    $35
          Non-Member    $45
To register for this event, please contact our office at 604-639-4444, email Amy at programs@apics-vancouver.org , or register online at http://apics-vancouver.org/content.php?id=49
Dancing in the Hurricane:
Ramping Up Manufacturing in Record Time!
Presented by: Mary Moravec, CPIM
One of the toughest (but nicest) dilemmas a company can have is rapid growth over a short period of time.  What would happen to your organization if one day you were asked to make 2.5 times the production output in a 12-month period?  And with a product you have never made before?  That’s exactly what happened at Oce Display Graphics Systems (ODGS) in 2007.
 From our presenter’s perspective, it’s a wild ride – it’s about creating a vision, providing direction, and putting all hands on deck to make it happen.  They say it takes a village to raise a child, but what does it take for a company to get a new facility, recruit and train an entire workforce, create new processes and systems, and then pump out record volumes of production?  You are starting virtually from scratch and there is no time for second guessing.  How do you create a team based culture when most employees are strangers to each other and the learning curve is steep?   How do you get your supply base to come along for the wild ride?
Mary Moravec, CPIM, Director of Operations, for ODGS will share with you her experiences on: 

  • Being a change agent - Creating a new vision and direction for manufacturing
  • Creating a team based culture – galvanizing the workforce to be motivated for the next big thing (without managers on the shop floor!)

  • The role of management in a dramatically changing environment
  • Partnering with your suppliers and how they can support you
  • Implementing new processes such as vendor managed inventories and kanbans for both purchased parts and work in process
  • Importance of good systems (and what they look like)
  • Partnering beyond the walls of manufacturing – R&D, HR, Finance, Service, and your colleagues across the globe
  • Lessons learned
Trading Up Career Fair & Exhibition
Posted on March 29, 2008 in Events by adminNo Comments »

Surrey School District, Langley School District, Delta School District and Kwantlen University College, are collaborating to bring you the 2008 Trading Up Career Fair and Exhibition…..

Learn why the trades are increasingly the first choice for high school grads and their parents. Find out about the demand, the salaries, the rewards and the assistance available to you.

 

TUESDAY, APRIL 8 2008

8:30am - 9:00pm

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 2008

8:30am - 2:30pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - FREE ENTRY TUESDAY, APRIL 8 2008 4:00pm - 9:00pm

More than 100 trades represented:
  • Aircraft maintenance
  • Construction
  • Digital Graphics
  • Aesthetics
  • Horticulture
  • Roofing
  • Welding
  • Automobile mechanics
  • Heavy equipment mechanics

Cloverdale Agriplex, 17760-62nd Avenue, Surrey, BC

 

Job Posting - Cycle Count Coordinator
Posted on March 26, 2008 in Job Postings by adminNo Comments »
Are you looking for a fast paced, challenging position with room to grow?
We’re looking for a great person to join our team of professionals as a full time Cycle Count Coordinator in our Langley head office.  This busy and demanding position is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of a variety of supply chain functions including Invoicing, Shop Floor Data Collection, Bill of Material Management, and the Cycle Count Program.
Specific Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate all cycle count program related activities
  • Process and input all pertinent production paperwork into the MRP system.
  • Process all invoices for JD Sweid Foods
  • Maintain accurate data input for National Pallet Program
  • Provide relief for Production Coordinator and Inventory Assistant
  • Other projects as assigned
Required Skills:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel
  • Operations Mgmt. or CPIM certificate would be a definite asset
  • Experience with Materials Resource Planning
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Attention to detail a must
  • Strong organization skills
  • Team-oriented person
Required Qualifications:
  • 2 to 3 years experience in a supply chain role. Packaged goods or food industry experience is an asset.
We offer on-the-job training, opportunity for career growth in a positive, encouraging work environment, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.  This position has a competitive base salary and incentive opportunities.
If you are a highly organized and team oriented person with great communication skills and a demonstrated ability to provide human resources administration please forward your resume by April 4, 2008 to
Human Resources @ JD Sweid Foods - fax: 604-888-2199 - email: careers@jdsweid.com
Founded in 1917, JD SWEID FOODS is one of Canada’s largest poultry and red meat processing companies and is a national supplier of further processed poultry and beef products for the retail and foodservice markets. Approximately 600 employees at operations in Langley, Burnaby, and Waterloo are working to provide world class customers with high quality products.
Job Posting - Junior Buyer
Posted on March 17, 2008 in Job Postings by adminNo Comments »
QuestAir is an emerging manufacturer and supplier of advanced gas purification systems. Our products incorporate a patented rapid-cycle pressure swing adsorption (“PSA”) technology. We target a range of existing industrial and energy markets, including oil refining and biogas gas processing. We also target emerging markets such as retail service stations which will provide hydrogen fuel for fuel cell powered vehicles, and on-board hydrogen generation systems for fuel cell vehicles. Our customers use our products for applications including: hydrogen purification, hydrogen recovery, methane recovery from biogas, and helium purification.
Our Burnaby-based team is among the most talented in the industry, which is a key reason why we have attracted an impressive list of partners, including companies like Shell Hydrogen and Exxon-Mobil. You too could be a part of our success.
We have an immediate need for a Junior Buyer. Reporting to the Manager Supply Chain, you will be responsible for procuring materials and services to support our manufacturing initiatives. You will work closely with Engineers and manufacturing personnel to coordinate all activities related to the issuance and implementation of purchase orders for manufacturing and development. This includes:
  • Checking requisitions, obtaining quotes, reviewing supplier bids, and issuing purchase orders
  • Ordering material for manufacturing activities in a timely manner
  • Expediting of products and services to ensure on time delivery
  • Support purchasing activities for office and facilities
  • Support supplier improvement activities
  • Assist in process improvement activities within Purchasing and Manufacturing
  • Update and maintain Purchasing records according to policy
The successful candidate will be actively pursuing a purchasing designation, have 2 – 3 years of related experience in materials purchasing in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized inventory systems is essential, and experience in ERP(Syspro) and ISO an asset. Experience with material requirements planning, inventory management  and a strong technical background or aptitude would be an asset.
Applicants will have a proven ability to handle tasks in an organized manner and will be able to work independently. Good communication skills, good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
If the above description sounds of interest to you and you possess the required qualifications, we want to hear from you. Please email kennedy@questairinc.com or apply online at http://www.questairinc.com.
Ship2Save, with Sato America, alleviates EPC compliancy woes
Posted on March 13, 2008 in Supply Chain News by adminNo Comments »

Ship2Save, with Sato America, alleviates EPC compliancy woes

Software developer and systems integrator offers affordable, high quality, and easy to use EPC

Compliancy kit

Montreal, QC – March 13, 2008

Ship2Save announced today that it is offering an above market value package at below market

price for manufacturers to attain true EPC compliancy as per their business requirements. This

effort comes in due course of retail powerhouses further pursuing their strategies for greater

market adoption of RFID technology as an enabler of true supply chain visibility and the

establishment of a collaborative marketplace.

“It is clear that the immediate need for most compliancy weary organizations is to implement a

basic reliable solution at the lowest possible cost,” explains Amninder Singh, Director of Product

Development. “Without cutting corners, we have developed such a package by leveraging our

strategic alliances with leaders like SATO America, and the modular archite cture of the

Operation Management System (OMS®). The software is scalable and requires minimal

configuration at this level, offering a huge potential to the user without overwhelming him,”

adds Singh.

The completeness of the EPC compliancy bundle consists of a RFID handheld, a SATO Industrial

RIFD Printer, a roll of labels, OMS® EPC Compliant Software, and a complimentary RFID training

course. Collaborating with its major partners to meet the growing needs of manufacturers for

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology application solutions, Ship2Save solidifies its

commitment to furthering EPC/RFID technologies.

“The adoption of this technology in the market continues a strong and steady growth and so

does the product solution needs of tier 1 providers such as Ship2Save, states Mike Beedles,

Director of Integration Solutions for SATO America, Inc. “Ship2Save has been a great partner for

us in Canada and afford us the penetration into their region of influence to deploy our RFID

solutions that resolve the requirements of our clients.”

“We are a strong advocate of generating a positive return on investment for the RFID systems

we deploy.” insists Dino De Luca, President, Ship2Save. “However,” continues De Luca, “some

firms may only benefit from such a system only in the long run, and require only a basic quick

fix. To make sure companies adopt the system that fits them best, we have developed distinct

solution packages to answer their immediate specific needs while taking into account their

possible future requirements.”

Job Posting - Inventory Planner Buyer
Posted on March 10, 2008 in Job Postings by adminNo Comments »

Vancouver Police Department - Financial Services Section

 

DUTIES:
The Inventory Planner/ Buyer is part of a small team responsible for Inventory Management at Vancouver Police Stores located at 312 Main but can involve travel to other civic locations. Police Stores operates on a Shared Services Agreement with the City of Vancouver with the position reporting to the City’s Assistant Manager of Inventory/Warehouse Operations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: overseeing inventory functions including reviewing operations and recommending new or revised methods and procedures; sourcing and purchasing a wide variety of materials including police uniforms, equipment, and operating supplies; Storeroom management;  determining stock levels; tracking and monitoring Stores performance; liaising with various other departments and sections, vendors and staff; providing purchasing support for the department; and verifying data. Responsible for tracking of the department’s equipment inventory (not including fleet) in an Access based system that may migrate to SAP and involve bar coding or other technology.  Special projects may be assigned involving purchasing, inventory and system related activities requiring written reports.  Assisting with equipment related budget issues. Provide leadership and supervision of Stores staff on a daily basis. Ensure modern inventory, purchasing and quality control concepts are being deployed. Duties may also include counter service, shipping, receiving, cycle counting, surplus documentation and asset tracking. Performs word processing, creates spreadsheets; and other duties as required.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by post secondary courses in business administration, inventory management, warehouse management and purchasing at a recognized school, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  Experience in a large high volume industrial warehouse operation as well as considerable experience in purchasing, office work and computer applications relevant to the work performed. Exposure to a paramilitary organization may be a preference and/or having a demonstrated ability to grasp operational issues and provide solutions in a large diverse organization with urgent requirements. Ensure safe handling and security of in transit weapons and ordnance. Good working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations. Proven leadership and supervision skills. Physical ability to move heavy materials (60 pounds) and ability to climb a ladder. Excellent knowledge and proven experience with current purchasing, inventory and warehouse management practices. Working knowledge of the materials used by the Stores’ customers is preferred. Knowledge of surplus disposal and asset management programs. Skill in the use of computer applications including inventory management software, internet,  Access, Excel, Word and Outlook in a Windows environment.  Demonstrated skills in keyboarding.  Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form good working relationships with the public, customers, suppliers, and co-workers.  Ability to provide excellent customer service to all levels of the organization and deal with strategic issues at the executive and senior management levels. Ability and willingness to exercise individual initiative while remaining an effective team-player. Experience working independently with minimal supervision, including multitasking, prioritizing and meeting competing deadlines while exercising sound judgment related to problem solving.  Experience in detailed work, processing large volumes of work with sustained accuracy and speed while handling considerable interruptions.  Ability to juggle multiple priorities. Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills are required. Valid B.C. Driver’s License required. May be required to undergo a medical examination to determine the ability to perform physical labour. Local area travel is a requirement of the position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Police Department.  Enhanced Security clearance is required and will be maintained throughout employment.
 

Selection Process:

Applicants are required to take a written test. The test is required in order to be considered for this position.
 

NOTE: This position falls under the jurisdiction of Teamsters Local 31

Applicants should submit a resume by 4:30 p.m.  Resume’s should indicate clearly the competition number and emailed to: vpd.civilian.jobs@vpd.ca in the Human Resources Section.
THE VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Next Page »