Michelle Warner
About Michelle Warner
Michelle Warner is a Purchasing/Warehouse Supervisor at Tolko Industries, where she has worked since 2013. With extensive experience in supply chain management and a solid educational background in business and communications, she specializes in strategic sourcing and demand planning.
Work at Tolko Industries
Michelle Warner has been employed at Tolko Industries as a Purchasing/Warehouse Supervisor since 2013. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing purchasing operations and warehouse management. Her position involves ensuring that the procurement processes align with the company's operational needs and strategic goals. With over 11 years of experience at Tolko, she has developed a deep understanding of the paper and forest products industry, which is vital to the company's success.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to her current role, Michelle Warner served as Supply Chain Manager at Rhinokore Composites from 2011 to 2013. She also held the position of Supply Chain Manager at Creation Technologies from 1997 to 2005. Additionally, she worked as Materials and Distribution Manager at Kohler Co. from 2009 to 2011. These roles provided her with extensive experience in supply chain management and procurement, contributing to her expertise in strategic sourcing and project purchasing.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Warner has a solid educational background in business and supply chain management. She studied at APICS and achieved the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation between 2008 and 2014. She also obtained a Diploma in French as a Second Language from Université Laval in 1993-1994. Furthermore, she earned a TEFL Diploma from Vancouver Community College in 2005, enhancing her skills in communication and teaching. Her education supports her expertise in strategic sourcing, demand planning, and forecasting.
Background in Business Communications
Michelle Warner has a background in business communications, having studied at University College of the Fraser Valley from 1992 to 1995. She also completed a Business Communications Diploma at Corporate Communications Training College from 1995 to 1996. This educational foundation has equipped her with essential skills in sales, merchandising, and marketing operations, which are beneficial in her current role in purchasing and supply chain management.