Hong Kong Logistics Association Introduces careers portal

The Hong Kong Logistics Association (HKLA) announced today the introduction of their new careers portal on www.hkla.org.hk

According to Anthony Wong, the President of HKLA the careers portal has been designed, in conjunction with SupplyChainJobz, to provide their Members with up-to-date access to job opportunities globally.

The Hong Kong Logistics Association (HKLA), established in 1996, is a professional institution focusing on Supply Chain and Logistics management. This is also the first non-profit making organisation targeted to serve the Logistics industry. 

 

“Since founding, we have put much effort in to promoting Modern Logistics, which involves warehousing, freight transportation, inventory management, packaging, order processing, customer service and material handling management. Furthermore, there are applications of information technology to help not only increasing the efficiency but also lowering the running cost of all solutions and value added services,” Mr Wong said.

 

“The careers portal and job board is a new service of the Hong Kong Logistics Association rendering to our Members which has not been offered by others. The job board will bring the Hong Kong Community together through one website and will enable the industry as a whole to strengthen the careers opportunities for the Logistics professions and industries in the country,” he said.

 

“We invite everyone in the industry to support our careers portal and log on to www.hkla.org.hk today for more updated information,” Mr Wong said.

Mr Philip Parsons, Chairman of SupplyChain Jobz added that the careers portal will enable the Logistics industry in Hong Kong to go to one portal to access all available jobs in the industry globally.

“The HKLA careers portal will bring job seekers, recruiters and employers together in Hong Kong. With the daily job alert system being offered through SupplyChain Jobz, job seekers can ensure they are the first to know about new opportunities throughout Hong Kong and internationally,” Mr Parsons said.

The HKLA careers portal will enable the Logistics industry in Hong Kong to  access all available jobs in the industry from senior junior levels of all functions such as: positions across all business areas and across all transport modes and parts of the supply chain including: operations, sales, commercial, finance & IT and human resources.

The HKLA careers portal brings the job seekers, recruiters and employers together and helps resolve the skills shortage issues within the industry.

Key features of the HKLA careers portal include:

Job Alerts: new jobs emailed directly to your in-box, saving you valuable time and money.

Post Jobs or list resume easily: Post job advertising or list resumes using a simple registration system.

Global Coverage: Globally exposed to, and seen by, job seekers and employers.

Career Tools & Resources: FREE access to career information, tools and the Supply Chain knowledge centre. Display your jobs on your own corporate website using “our jobs section”.

Specialist Logistics Careers section: Specialist industry supported jobs section designed for specialists in the Logistics.

Cost Effective: The most cost effective tool available in the industry for accessing candidates and for job seekers alike.

Register now and let the best jobs come to you. Simply log on to www.hkla.org.hk

Australia’s Leading Test Rugby Referee re-joins Supply Chain and Logistics Industry in Executive role

Stuart Dickinson, leading Test Rugby Referee, has signalled his preparation for life outside of Rugby by accepting a senior executive role with leading Executive Search firm, Logistics Recruitment.

Stuart will continue his refereeing duties with the ARU and International Rugby Boards, including Super 14 and Rugby World Cup duties in 2011. His previous employment skills in Supply Chain and Logistics were acquired over ten years with the Linfox Group and the NSW Police Force.

Stuart’s IRB and ARU career path has seen him travel the world continuously, exposing him to a unique blend of senior executives, officials, players, sponsors, celebrities, business contacts and supporters. He counts spending time with passionate England supporter, His Royal Highness Prince William during the 2005 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand, as one of the highlights of a career which has been interesting to say the least, including the now famous TMO call in the 2007 Rugby World Cup Final.

His recently published book, “Rugby World Cup Diaries – A referee’s perspective” is a best seller in South Africa, where he enjoys celebrity status. Sales in South Africa are 10 times other countries – South Africans are still revelling in their RWC victory.  

His current refereeing duties combine well to re-introduce him to the dynamics of the industry he has maintained contact with, during his tenure as a consistently ranked Top 10 IRB referee. Stuart is proud to hold the record as Australia’s most capped Test referee and intends to maintain his rigorous fitness/training program to ensure he is at the top of his game. He is highly respected by international players for his communicative, free-flowing and direct game management style, as well as a keen Aussie sense of humour. Stuart recently refereed in the final weekend of the Six Nations Championship in London. The match between England v Ireland was played in front of a capacity 82,000 crowd Twickenham.

Mr Kim Winter, Chief Executive Officer, Logistics Recruitment, who was at the game as a guest of the IRB, was wired to hear the referee’s comments.

“Stu is a real character, how he calls the shots, continually talks to the players, deals with players for 80 minutes, and covers 8 to 10 kilometres on the day beats me,” Mr Winter said.

He noted that comments such as “just relax mate, let it go, lets get on with the game” are indicative of the relaxed game management style that is his trademark.

“Seeing Stuart operate first hand in such a highly charged environment with so much at stake underlined the parallel skill-base required for decision making on-field and in business,” Mr Winter said.

An ex-representative rugby playing Kiwi, Mr Winter noted, “You can tell Stuart thoroughly enjoys the game and it is a credit to him that he has been Australia’s number one for so long and has the personality to add value to any environment – sport, social or business – he is a class act,”  

An invitation to the official aftermath function was followed by a client lunch hosted by Mr Dickenson and Mr Winter overlooking Windsor Castle the next day. 

Enthusiastic about the immediate contribution Dickenson has already made to his business and global executive recruitment team, Mr Winter commented that “Supply Chain and Logistics is all about endeavour, detail and discipline and Stuart brings these qualities from his professional sports background to our Australian and International executive team at the highest level,” Mr Winter said.

“Making the transition from the sporting life to an industry I have known well, has been a positive experience and provides a fantastic opportunity and platform to combine my passion for rugby, while preparing for the future,” says Mr Dickinson.

Mr Dickenson is excited about combining his ARU and IRB commitments with his 2008 business activities which includes working with Logistics Recruitment Executives and clients from their offices in Asia, Europe, The Middle East, and Africa. 

He and Mr Winter are hosting executive briefings and speaking engagements with key clients focusing on the lessons of high level performance in sport and business including a sold out 500 head Supply Chain industry business breakfast in Johannesburg on May the 9th to celebrate the recent opening of Logistics Recruitment’s Executive Search Africa.

Asked to comment on Stuart’s specific role within the organisation Mr Winter indicated that Stuart was the latest of a 25 member Executive Recruitment team that is focused on working on premium Executive Search activities currently in progress in Australia and from its 5 international offices. 

He noted that “Executive Search was all about networking and who you know.”

“Search is a very discrete and confidential process that takes time and professional judgement. We have been successfully placing senior Supply Chain and Logistics Executives since we commenced operations in 1999. As the demand for high quality industry management has grown, the need for additional senior team members has been essential and Stuart is a great addition to our senior team.” Mr Winter said.  

Stuart Dickinson is involved with Logistics recruitment’s individual corporate executive briefings focusing on business team member/talent attraction, acquisition, retention and management issues with an emphasis on parallels between high-performance professional sport and business.

Enquiries for the Stuart Dickenson 2008 Executive Briefing (Australia) series should be directed to Stephanie Jones on email: stefj@lrs.net.au

NEW T&L Awards launched in Queensland

Over 170 people recently attended the launch of the Queensland T&L Future Leaders Award and T&L Industry Futures Award for the Transport, Supply Chain & Logistics Industries at the Hilton Hotel, Brisbane. The next generation of the SCL industry came out to support the new award program with 52 under 30’s attending the event.

 

During the event the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, in conjunction with the Australian Logistics Council, APICS, CIPSA and the Queensland Transport Industry Capability Unit launched the inaugural T&L Industry Development Awards.

 

Queensland T&L Industry Futures Award

Sponsored by EsSCO

 

The Queensland T&L Industry Futures Award, sponsored by EsSCO, will be awarded to the company, institution or organisation with the best proven record in providing people with an entry to, and pathway in, the Transport, Supply Chain & Logistics industries. The T&L Industry Futures Award includes, but is not limited to, education or training (formal or in-house), implementing flexible work practices, workforce development, and support in career progression.

 

“In recognising the skills and labour shortage facing the Supply Chain and Logistics sector, EsSCo decided to provide support as talking about it is not enough,” Mr Liam Stitt, Managing Director, EsSCO said.

 

“By identifying leading organisations that are going above and beyond the norm to engage people in our industry is an ideal way to help others understand how to deal with this issue. The younger generation must be encouraged and supported as they take over for the future, and what better way to do this than by supporting such a wonderful initiative as the T&L Awards program,” he said.

 

“I would fully expect other organisations, both large and small, to make a similar contribution to the Queensland Future Leaders and Industry Futures Awards.” Mr Stitt said.

 

Criteria:

·         Describe the project or program that your organisation has implemented in the past 12 months to encourage people to enter and develop in the T&L industry.

·         Demonstrate the successes that have resulted from the initiative.

·         Describe the future of the initiative and any additional work you plan to do.

·         Companies must be based in Queensland to be eligible for this award.

 

Prize:

·         A trophy for the organisation and one for the individual or team that led the initiative will be awarded at a gala dinner to the winner/s on Thursday the 31st of July 2008.

·         Invitation to be on the judging panel for this award in 2009.

·         Invitation to represent Queensland’s interests in the National Strategy for enhancing Australia’s Supply Chains on the Australian Logistics Council Annual Forum which will be held in Melbourne in early 2009.

·         Automatic entry for the 2008 ASCLA Awards and a complimentary ticket to attend the National Awards dinner on Thursday the 13th of November in Brisbane.

·         Complimentary Corporate Membership to the SCLAA for 12 months.

·         Queensland

 

T&L Future Leaders Award

Sponsored by Queensland Transport

 

The T&L Future leaders Award, sponsored by Queensland Transport, will provide incentive and recognition for individuals working in Transport, Supply Chain & Logistics industries that are planning a career path within the Industry.

 

According to Louise Perram-Fisk, Senior Project Manager, Industry Capability Unit Governance and Planning branch, “Queensland Transport is pleased to be involved with the T&L awards as they recognise the outstanding achievements of the people and organisations in the Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics industry.”

 

Criteria:

·         Describe your/or the nominee’s career path to date.

·         What development activities have you/or the nominee’s undertaken since leaving school?

·         What will you/or the nominee’s future within the T&L industry look like?

·         Nominees must reside and work in Queensland and be under 30 years of age to be eligible for this award.

 

Prize:

·         A trophy will be awarded to the winner at a gala dinner on Thursday the 31st of July.

·         Invitation to be on the judging panel for this award in 2009.

·         Automatic entry for the 2008 ASCLA Awards and a complimentary ticket to attend the National Awards dinner on Thursday the 13th of November in Brisbane.

·         The choice of one of the following three APICS courses.

·         Fundamentals of Purchasing and Contract Management (Cert IV Level Unit).

·         Fundamentals of Inventory Control (Cert IV Level Unit).

·         Basics of Supply Chain Management (Diploma Level Unit).

·         Complimentary individual membership to the SCLAA for 12 months.

 

Judging will be by a panel that will not be focussing on the presentation of the submission but will focus on the story the applicant has to tell which could be conveyed via face to face, phone hook up or site visit during the judging process depending on the applicants’ situation and location.

 

Winners will be announced on Thursday 31st of July 2008 during the Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference. All finalists will be invited to attend the awards dinner.

 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Nominations for both Award categories must be received by Friday the 13th of June 2008. Email qld@sclaa.com.au for the submission form.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Launches New Job Board

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Singapore (CILTS) today announced the launch of their new job board and career portal for the logistics and transport industry.

CILTS has teamed up with SupplyChainJobz to offer CILTS members global access to jobs and people via their website at www.cilt.org.sg

 

The new job board and careers portal on www.cilts.org.sq will enable CILTS members, as well as other professionals and executives in other sectors, access to the latest positions globally available in the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport industries.

 

CILTS is the professional body for those engaged in logistics, transport and physical distribution – covering all sections of the industry; namely, land, sea, air and logistics, for both passengers and freight transportation.

 

Its objectives are to enhance professionalism, promote continuous learning and facilitate career development amongst logistics and transport professionals.

 

Mr Karmjit Singh, Chairman of CILTS said: “We recognise the global skills shortage within our industry. Leveraging on our CILT international network and close links with leading players in the industry, we have launched this portal  to help our members gain easy and instant access  to the abundant job opportunities in the region,”

 

“Designed especially for the Logistics and Transport industry, our job board will set new standards in searching for talent and finding the best jobs available in this industry,” Mr Singh added.

 

According to Mr Phil Parsons, Chairman, SupplyChainJobz, the new

CILTS job board and careers portal is an additional benefit for the members.

 

“CILTS is already providing education and training to the industry in Singapore and the new job board is another way to assist their members and the wider community,” Mr Parsons said.

 

“All CILTS members – corporate and individual – are also being offered a once-time special advertising offer to encourage their participation and support for this much-needed job board for the industry,” he said.

Key benefits of the Logistics & Transport section include:

Job Alerts: new jobs emailed directly to your inbox, saving you valuable time and money.

Post Jobs or list resume easily: Post job advertising or list resumes using our simple registration system.

Global Coverage: Globally discover highly sought after positions and professionals across the Logistics and Transport industry.

Career Tools & Resources: FREE access to career information, tools and the Supply Chain knowledge centre. Display your jobs on your own corporate website using our jobs section.

Specialist Logistics Careers section: Specialist industry supported jobs section designed for specialists in the Logistics and Transport Industry.

Cost Effective: The most cost effective tool available in the industry for accessing candidates and for job seekers alike.

 

Register now: It is free, easy to join and takes less than 5 minutes to register to find the best jobs globally. To find out more simply log on to www.cilt.org.sg  today and register your interest.

China Logistics Club launches job board

The China Logistics Club announced today the introduction of their job board on www.chinalogisticsclub.com

With the explosive growth of the Chinese economy and trade with the world, it is becoming increasingly important for Chinese and International freight forwarders to have a non-exclusive affordable forum that provides the resources to expand and compete in this rapidly growing marketplace.

According to Henrik Christensen the job board and careers section has been developed in conjunction with SupplyChainJobz and is designed to bring together the global Logistics Industry.

“We established the China Logistics Club specifically for the SME freight forwarders and logistics companies, who are often overlooked, unable to afford the very expensive and often exclusive networks,”

“Adding a job board and careers section enables everyone in the industry in China to have access to jobs and positions available in the industry as a part of their membership,” Mr Christensen said.

“Our industry has a serious skills shortage which can no longer be ignored and the China Logistics Club careers site will greatly assist people to find jobs and people,” he said.

According to Mr Phil Parsons, Chairman, SupplyChainJobz, partnering with China Logistics Club is an opportunity to expand the global reach of the job board and allows the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry in China access to job opportunities all over the world.   

The CLC job board will enable the Logistics industry in China to go to one portal to access all available jobs in the industry from senior executives through to entry level positions across all business areas and across al transport modes and parts of the supply chain including: operations, sales, commercial, finance & IT and human resources.

The CLC job board will bring job seekers, recruiters and employers together and will help minimise the skills shortage issues within the industry.

Key benefits of the CLC careers site will include the ability to have daily job vacancies, resume database search functionality, resume alerts and the ability to access niche positions including permanent, part-time and consulting roles.

Register now and let the best jobs come to you. Simply log on to www.chinalogisticsclub.com