Colton Kishi
About Colton Kishi
Colton Kishi is a Supply Chain Planner with extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management. He has worked at Canfor since 2020 and previously held roles at Save-On-Foods and Western Forest Products.
Current Role as Supply Chain Planner
Colton Kishi currently serves as a Supply Chain Planner at Canfor, a role he has held since 2020. In this position, he is responsible for managing supply chain activities, ensuring efficient operations, and optimizing logistics processes. His experience in this role contributes to Canfor's overall supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Canfor
Colton Kishi previously worked at Canfor as a Supply Chain Planner for eight months in 2019. Additionally, he served as a logistics and supply chain Co-op for seven months in 2018. His tenure at Canfor provided him with valuable insights into the company's operations and supply chain management practices.
Work History at Save-On-Foods
Before his roles at Canfor, Colton Kishi worked as a General Clerk at Save-On-Foods, a division of the Overwaitea Food Group. He held this position for three years, from 2013 to 2016, in Maple Ridge, Canada. This experience contributed to his understanding of retail operations and customer service.
Internship Experience at Western Forest Products
In 2017, Colton Kishi completed a summer internship at Western Forest Products, where he gained hands-on experience in manufacturing. This three-month internship in Chemainus, British Columbia, allowed him to apply his academic knowledge in a practical setting and understand the manufacturing processes in the forestry sector.
Educational Background in Wood Products Processing
Colton Kishi studied at The University of British Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Wood Products Processing from 2016 to 2020. His education provided him with a solid foundation in the principles of wood science and processing. He also attended the University of the Fraser Valley for one year, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from 2015 to 2016.