The William J. Tucker Scholarship - Deadline May 9th

A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded at the National Transportation Week Luncheon on May 15th at the Chart House on the Philadelphia Waterfront. More info and application can be found on the Traffic Club's Scholarships webpage.

Welcome FY2014 Board of Governors

Our new Board of Governors take office on April 1st and will serve for fiscal year 2014 through March 31, 2014. Please visit our updated Board of Governors webpage to learn more about our new officers.

2013 Inaugural Night

SCOTT PALMER, Director Of Public Relations for the Philadelphia Phillies will speak and answer our questions about the Phillies. This event is on the eve of their Home Opener/Opening Day. Thursday, April 4, 2013 5:00 pm at the Victory Beer Hall in Xfinity Live!. Join us for the Installation of New Club Officers and Class of 2016 Governors.

2013 Annual Dinner Photos

Over 50 photos from the Traffic Club's Annual Dinner on Tuesday, January 22 are now available for viewing online in our Photo Gallery.

2013 Annual Dinner Scholarship Announcement

The Annual Dinner is Tuesday, January 22, 2013

A significant benefit of membership in The Traffic Club of Philadelphia is eligibility for Scholarships.  New applications are now posted for 2013 Scholarship awards on our website to be awarded at our Annual Dinner.  These include the first year award of the H&M International Transportation in addition to the Yetman and Einhorn awards.

The Education Committee will announce the winning candidates at the Annual Dinner.

The Committee employs a competitive process.  The Scholarships awarded will be in the amount of $5,500.
The Application Deadline will be December 23, 2012.

Job Announcement

Sr. Officer Host Railroad Development

Effective Date: 10/23/2012
Reference Code: EC-90113315
Additional Information: $74,000 - $94,000
Company: Amtrak
Department: Transportation
Project: N/A
Tasks NOTE: Position Location is TBD - Washington, DC or Philadelphia, PA

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: 
Participate in and help lead efforts to improve the performance of Amtrak trains on host railroads, promote
strategic cooperation with host railroads, and reach favorable agreements with host railroads for new or
expanded services.
• Collaborate with multiple Amtrak departments including Transportation (i.e., field operations), Law,
Government Affairs, Engineering, and Finance.
• Collaborate with host railroads to identify and eliminate causes of poor performance
• Make operational, policy, and negotiating recommendations based on analysis of Amtrak data related to
delays, on-time performance, revenue, ridership, etc.
• Model alternate performance incentive proposals and assist in their implementation
• Assist in estimating costs and impacts of capital investment projects on hosts
• Prepare evidence of Amtrak train performance on host railroads to support Amtrak positions in legal and other adversarial proceedings
• Recommend public policy positions regarding Amtrak operations on host railroads
• Inform senior management about the causes of delays
• Assist in computer and operational modeling efforts to identify locations for operating or capital changes to
improve performance

Requirements
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in economics, business or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.  Must have a High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Masters Degree in economics, business or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Proven ability to achieve objectives while preserving relationships. Strong quantitative research and analysis
skills, with ability to analyze large data sets. Strong business sense.
• Proven ability to design and conceptualize financial and operational comparisons, forecasts, and models.
• Skilled in use of personal computer software and applications including but not limited to Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint, and in use of mainframe computer data retrieval programs.
• Highly responsive to requests of others inside and outside of Amtrak.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.

PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Experience working with or for host railroads. Experience with railroad capacity modeling tools. Experience
negotiating, implementing, and interpreting contracts.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Strong oral and written communication skills.

TRAVEL: Yes
Contract Type: Regular
Location: TBD
City: TBD

2012 Golf Outing Photos

Photos from the Annual Golf Outing on Monday, September 10th, 2012 at the Springhaven Club in Wallingford, PA

Job Announcement

Director, Transportation

Key responsibilities for this position include planning, directing, and coordinating all activities related to transportation operations for Ricoh Americas with an overall objective of delivering excellence in common carrier and private fleet services at the lowest total system cost. The position will develop and implement strategies to deliver freight and fleet capacity plans for RAC including; development of a balanced private fleet and common carrier program strategy, optimization of a $90 million company freight spend, direction of activities related to freight planning and routing, and interface with key operation and sales personnel to insure customer service level expectations are met. Additionally, will optimize the private fleet infrastructure through management of key productivity and utilization metrics. Will be accountable for the company's DOT driver and fleet compliance.

Requirements: 

BS or MBA in Logistics, Supply Chain and or related distribution business experiences 10 years of operational supply chain experience. 5+ years of transportation experience preferred. In-depth experience managing across multiple modal transportation categories Highly experienced in spend management and expense controls with demonstrated performance in cost out methodologies Experience managing common carrier relationships for performance and value across a national geography Vendor interface / negotiation experience

Apply Online at http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=113268288&aid=70739605&WT.mc_n=JSAHG10

 Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

Job Announcement

SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Brenntag is the global market leader in full-line chemical distribution. Linking chemical manufacturers and chemical users, Brenntag provides business-to-business distribution solutions for industrial and specialty chemicals globally. With over 10,000 products and a world-class supplier base, Brenntag offers one-stop-shop solutions to more than 160,000 customers. The value-added services include just-in-time delivery, product mixing, formulation, repackaging, inventory management, drum return handling as well as extensive technical support. The company operates a global network with more than 400 locations in 68 countries. For information about Brenntag North America, Inc., please visit www.brenntagnorthamerica.com.

JOB SUMMARY

Brenntag has an immediate opening in our Operations Department at its North American Headquarters in Reading, PA for a Supply Chain Analyst. Due to our continued growth, this newly created position involves implementing and managing our Transportation Management System (TMS) throughout our regional operating companies and analysis of freight, logistics and transportation activities, cost and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Supply Chain Analyst role as a TMS Super User will include:

• Active member of the TMS Implementation Team. Responsibilities include process mapping, requirements gathering, system design, data configuration, testing, and training users.
• Become TMS expert.
• Troubleshoot TMS issues. Manage issues list and bugs list. Interface regularly with TMS provider and regional TMS super users.
• Report TMS savings to management on a regular basis.
• Assist with TMS configuration and testing, as needed, on-going.
• Identify TMS enhancements in continuing search for gaining more value from TMS. 

The Supply Chain Analyst role in logistics analysis includes:

• Assist with Packaged Truckload and Bulk Tank Truck national and regional bids as well as annual national LTL bid.
• Prepare data for transportation costs benchmarking of Packaged Truckload (dry van) and eventually Bulk Tank Truck.
• Work with companies to coordinate implementation of centralized inventory.
• Assist with ad hoc data analysis.
• Assist Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) business as follows: Run monthly reports; Develop logistics plans for large customers; Measure performance of jobbers and salespeople.
• Product Master maintenance

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum 3-4 years of experience in distribution, logistics or supply chain management. Familiarity with chemical distribution operations and purchasing a plus. Must be proficient with Excel. Experience with Microsoft Access, MapPoint or TMS is a strong plus. Must be willing to travel. This position requires travel of approximately 75% to multiple Brenntag facilities in the first 1-2 years followed by 20% thereafter.

Brenntag is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive package of salary and benefits. Starting salary is commensurate with background and experience. Please send resume and salary requirements to Brenntag North America, Inc., 5083 Pottsville Pike, Reading PA 19605, Attn: Human Resources Representative or email to resume@brenntag.com.

Job Announcement

Sourcing Manager-Chemicals
NW of Philadelphia

The Strategic Sourcing Manager supports the Strategic Sourcing Director and Category Managers as they engage cross functional teams in enterprise-wide strategic sourcing initiatives. The Strategic Sourcing Manager assesses the elements of the spend category and helps to define, execute, and support the strategic sourcing and refinement of that spend area through extensive financial analytics. Must work independently taking a proactive approach in assigned commodities supporting the Sourcing team in ensuring Strategic Sourcing’s value commitment to internal business partners are met. Manager is also responsible for administering any/all sourcing programs that are wholly owned within Sourcing such as Supplier Scorecards. Also, includes, but not limited to, deployment of just in time inventory, ensuring compliance against established cost reduction programs, taking actions for non-compliant behavior, making adjustments to existing programs to enhance profitability, efficiency, and/or controls, proactively making modifications to programs to address macro-changes in the business, acting as the main contact with external business partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will support both direct and indirect commodities, working with the Strategic Sourcing Director and other Sourcing Managers, and Plant Manager, and buyers to coordinate the process and ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Duties include:

• Works closely with Category Managers to perform strategic sourcing activities
• Leads the collection, analysis, and total cost ownership analytical activities
• Develops forward looking pricing raw material forecast models
• Develops monthly purchasing dashboards to track progress against budget
• Works with Accounting to calculate savings against budget and forecast
• Interviews internal stakeholders to develop service specification levels
• Conducts accurate financial analysis of comparative bids
• Completes supply market research and presents results from research/analysis
• Collects data and prepares monthly sourcing KPI reports
• Executes low risk / low dollar supplier contracts

Requirements
10+ years in purchasing for a manufacturing company in similar industry Proficient in JD EDWARDS and REPORTS NOW is a must Proven strong research and financial analytical skills and application to raw materials budgeting A high proficiency in business communications both written and oral Proven interpersonal, meeting/interview facilitation and team skills Proven ability to multi-task, manage time, and function in time-sensitive situations Self-directed, requiring limited guidance and/or structure Aptitude for conducting supply market research Must be detail-oriented; organized; team player; self-motivated; creative and persuasive Must be open to and comfortable with change Bachelors Degree, Finance or Business , MBA a plus APICS, ISM, or Greenbelt certifications a plus.

ALL INQUIRIES TO BE ADDRESSED TO:
Holly Weber-Donahue
hollyweber@tdcsupplychain.com
330.655.3610- office
330.524.5305- cell
330.655.3629- fax

New (old) Address

Effective immediately, the Club address is now back to:

The Traffic Club of Philadelphia

Post Office Box 330

Jenkintown, PA 19046

Job Announcement

Director, Logistics and Planning

Position Summary

Scope: Provide leadership for all aspects of logistics (warehousing and transportation) and materials management (planning, production scheduling, inventory & distribution) in support of the company’s internal and external customers. Develop and implement initiatives that create the structure, systems, and processes to make it successful. This person will provide technical leadership, advice, and counsel on a wide array of issues and will possess the knowledge and experience necessary to create a world class organization that contributes to the long-term profitability and success of the business.

Company: Located 45 miles north of Albany, NY, the company is a market leader in high quality specialty papers. The company’s leadership understands the need for supply chain expertise, particularly in the areas of logistics and planning.

Qualifications:

• Education and experience. BS/BA required with relevant APICS certifications preferred. Professional experience to include a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible supply chain positions with a primary emphasis on transportation planning or logistics management. Must also have strong ERP system knowledge and experience.

• Outstanding leadership skills. This individual must have demonstrated his/her ability to develop and implement strategy that supports the objectives of the business. He/She must be able to lead and manage change across the organization to gain support for initiatives. In working with employees, he/she must be able to effectively mentor, coach and develop.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This person must be highly relational, with the ability to build effective relationships with those at all levels of the organization. This individual must be able to listen, communicate, and relate to all functional areas across the organization.
• Self-motivated and energetic. This individual will have a significant degree of autonomy and will gain credibility through action and results rather than position or title. The individual must be goal oriented and driven, and be proactive in taking the initiative to accomplish it. A personal style that involves rolling up the sleeves and getting involved in all areas of the operation is essential.
• Consummate team player. This individual must place the success of the company above his/her need for individual recognition. He/She must be comfortable working in a collaborative environment and be receptive to input and feedback. An individual who is sensitive to “turf issues” or is unwilling to accept ideas and suggestions from others will not succeed.
• Business acumen and critical thinking skills. Must have intellectual strength, with the ability to quickly grasp the business and its levers for success. He/She must be able to evaluate processes and systems, with the ability to develop initiatives that support the broader business objectives. Experience and understanding in the financial arena is also required.

Attraction

• Opportunity. The Director, Logistics and Planning will have the opportunity to build a world class supply chain for the company. This individual will provide the leadership to create and implement a vision for long term success. Shorter term, there is tremendous opportunity for cost reductions and process improvement in logistics and other areas of the business .
• Poised for change. This is an opportunity that is part of important enhancements and change for the supply chain group at Finch. This person will bring a process oriented, strategic and highly professional approach to the function. With a team oriented and inclusive leadership style, this individual will have the opportunity to create and effect cultural change in the business to achieve meaningful results.

• Responsibility and autonomy. This person with the latitude necessary to be successful. An individual who is comfortable in this type of environment will thrive. This person will enter the organization in a very visible and important role.

• Challenge and growth. The company’s entrepreneurial and dynamic culture provides opportunities for challenge and growth. This individual’s leadership and direction will significantly impact the company’s future profitability and success. A strong performer will have opportunities for career growth.

• The company. Enjoys a long history and reputation in the marketplace for outstanding quality and customer service. The culture is one of commitment and pride. The company has made tremendous strides in all areas of the business and the financial results are positive. These are exciting times for the company, and this person will be joining as a key member of the team.

• The Glens Falls, NY area provides a tremendous quality of life. The moderate cost of living, good schools, and close proximity to an abundant variety of activities makes this a great place to live and raise a family.
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• For more information, contact:
• Chip Magee, Managing Partner
• Finch Paper LLC
  One Glen Street
  Glens Falls, NY 12801
• www.finchpaper.com/careers/
• careers@finchpaper.com
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2012 National Transportation Week Luncheon Photos

Pictures from the 2012 NTW Luncheon on May 15th 2012 at the Chart House in Philadelphia are now posted online.

In Memorium

Frederick A. Winkler, 83, of Clarksboro, on March 24, 2012. Mr. Winkler was born Nov. 21, 1928 in Philadelphia to Joseph and Alma Winkler. Mr. Winkler graduated from Columbia Institute High School in 1947 and from Drexel University School of Business in 1963. He spent his entire life in the transportation field, having started with the B&O Railroad, (now CSX) in 1945 and moved to the CB&Q Railroad, (now BNSF) in 1953, occupying sales position in the passenger department. In 1959 he moved into freight sales with the L&N Railroad, (now CSX) and advanced in freight sales to become Philadelphia General Agent for the RF&P Railroad, (now CSX). In 1968 he left the railroad industry and joined the Traffic Dept. of Westinghouse Electric Corp., Power Systems Division, Lester, PA, where he later became Traffic Administrator, for 17 years until the plant closed in 1985. He returned to the railroad industry joining Eastern Shore Railroad, (now Bay Coast Railroad) as Sales Manager, and in 1987 joining the Winchester & Western Railroad in Bridgeton, NJ as General Agent for the past 25 years. His transportation experience spanned 67 years. Mr. Winkler was an Interstate Commerce Commission, (now Surface Transportation Board) Practitioner, Federal Maritime Practitioner and a member of the South Jersey Transit Corp. Advisory Committee. Over 50 year member of the National Railway Historical Society; over 40 year member of the Traffic Club of Philadelphia and founding member of the NJ Shortline Railroad Assoc. Mr. Winkler was predeceased by his wife Geraldine Longacre Winkler. He is survived by his brother Robert E. Winkler and several nieces and a nephew.

Memories and condolences shared at daviswagner.com.

Published in The Bridgeton News on March 28, 2012

Welcome FY2013 Board of Governors

Our new Board of Governors take office on April 1st and will serve for fiscal year 2013 through March 31, 2013. Please visit our updated Board of Governors webpage to learn more about our new officers.

2012 Annual Dinner Photos

Over 50 photos from the Traffic Club's Annual Dinner on Tuesday, January 24 are now available for viewing online in our Photo Gallery.

2012 Annual Dinner information posted

The Traffic Club of Philadelphia is pleased to announce that the 2012 Annual Dinner commemorating our 104th anniversary will take place on the evening of Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing. Details can be found on our website.

Job Posting

Job Title: Director, Customer Logistics-II
Requisition Number: 14867
Job Category - Department: Operations Management (Regular/Full Time)
Travel Requirement: 80%
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19019


Position Description:
This position will primarily be responsible for the financials, profit and loss responsibility and sales and account growth within a geographical area.

Requirements:

- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Transportation Management or related field is required;
- A minimum of 10 (ten) years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Operations Management in a multi-plant manufacturing environment is required.
- Intermediate level skills with MS Word such as including styles, mail merge, tabs, tables, columns and breaks, graphics, fields, headers and footers, working with margins, page orientation, and spelling/grammar.
- Prior experience making customer and senior level management presentations is also required.

Additional Requirements:
- Masters degree preferred.

Areas of responsibility will be distribution, dedicated contract carriage (DCC) and carrier management. This will involve an area of the business that will manage gross revenues of approximately $60 million in revenues, overseeing several locations and 500+ employees. The incumbent will maintain a positive employee relation climate and maintain a customer satisfaction index at a World Class Level.

Responsibilities:
Areas of responsibility will be warehousing, distribution, dedicated contract carriage (DCC) and carrier management. This will involve an area of the business that will manage gross revenues of approximately $130 million and net revenues of approximately $24 million, overseeing several locations and employees. The incumbent will maintain a positive employee relation climate and maintain a customer satisfaction index at a World Class Level.

Job Announcement

Logistics Manager

Needs experience in Agricultural transportation, ideally with seeds, raw products and oils. Our client can be flexible if someone has exposure to any of those (or related) areas ( or even chemicals). Pay scale negotiable. Plenty of room for promotion.

Other highlights:
- They are a specialty crop growing business that sells the oils both domestically and with exports. They also import oils, as well.
- In a rapid growth pattern.
- Headquartered in the Southeast.
- Offices in 5 countries on 3 continents.
- 100% employer paid medical benefits
- Ideal for someone to break out of the classic corporate structure.

For more details, please contact:

Piers Clarkson
Director Of Executive Recruiting
THE CLARKS GROUP
Professional Staffing & Recruitment Service
Phone: 336-765-7377
piers@theclarksgroup.com
www.TheClarksGroup.com
www.linkedIn.com/in/PiersClarkson

Job Announcement

Waste Management (WM) seeks qualified candidates for opportunities as a District Fleet Manager in Telford, PA.

WM is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. You'll find a strong sense of pride throughout WM, not only because of our success, but also because of our commitment to sustainable solutions, including increasing recycling and reuse, developing renewable energy sources (such as landfill gas-to-energy solutions) and more. You'll help bring WM's Think Green® solutions to your community. You also will find a commitment on the part of WM to helping employees develop professionally through ongoing training and educational benefits.

I invite you to read an extremely insightful description of the opportunity. It includes information like:

--What makes this position the opportunity of choice for the right person
--The Nuts and Bolts of the job
--The true challenges of the position
--The Insider's View

If you believe you may have the required experience and would like to be considered for this career opportunity, follow this link to view a detailed and insightful insider's view of this opportunity and pursue the position online if you are interested.

For more info:
Andrea Mitchell-Khan
Recruitment Partner
The Waste Management, Inc. Recruitment Team
562-377-5661
amitchellkhan@dtoolbox.com

Job Announcement

Logistics and Transportation Manager
CertainTeed Corporation - Valley Forge, PA (Greater Philadelphia Area)

GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Supply Chain Manager coordinates the demand-capacity planning for the CertainTeed Ceilings division as well as manages domestic and international freight. This leads to efficient balancing of customer demand with manufacturing supply through production scheduling and inventory management as well as on time deliveries, all of which help achieve published service levels at lowest possible costs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Manage outbound freight activities (including customer deliveries, interplant shipments, route trucks and international shipments) and support the Purchasing Manager to optimize inbound freight on raw materials.
- Negotiate rates and terms on each outbound lane
- Monitor and report outbound freight KPI's monthly
- Optimize delivery options to continually improve customer service levels and costs.
- Ensure that customer freight claims are investigated, settled and that actions are taken to prevent recurrence.
- Maintains up to date data in th JDE system including lane rates, fuel surcharges, etc.. Ensures that carrier contracts, insurance certificates and safety score are up to date.
- Ensures that freight invoices are verified, non conforming ones are reconciled and invoices are paid per agreed terms.

Develop Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes that achieve the agreed service levels
- Develp collaborative sales forecasting methods
- Develop and implement models that provide the plants with guidelines for raw material and finished goods inventories needed to achieve published service levels.
- Develop production scheduling models for each plant that optimizes raw materials and finished goods inventory levels while meeting sales forecasts.
- Provide the plants with expertise to effectively use warehouse space and justify additional space when needed.
- Prepare the annual freight budget and demand - capacity plan.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates in CertainTeed freight committees as the Ceilings representative
- Provides freight and demand-capacity information to others in Ceilings as needed
- Helps to value the cost of non standard products

Desired Skills & Experience
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor degree in Supply Chain management, Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent.
- APICS certification
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain positions, preferably in a manufacturing business.
- Minimum of 3 years experience managing shipments by truck includng rate negotiations and performance tracking
- Demonstrated experience with S&OP processes, production scheduling and inventory management. Familiarity with modeling and the software used in these applications.
- A high degree of analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to sell the benefits of and support the implementation of new analytical tools to improve business performance.

PREFERRED OR DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience as a freight or traffic manager
- Experience with advanced statistics.
- Experience with SAP, E1, or similar ERP system.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Normal office environment with travel to plants about 15%
- Possibility for additional work hours outside the normal hours

Company Description
Through innovation and creative product design, CertainTeed has helped shape the building products industry for more than 100 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm made its slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," which quickly inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed® is North America's leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, windows, fence, decking, railing, trim, foundations, pipe, insulation, gypsum, ceilings and access covers.

Headquartered in Valley Forge, Pa., CertainTeed and its affiliates have more than 6,000 employees and more than 65 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Additional Information
Posted: July 13, 2011
Type: Full-time
Experience: Mid-Senior level
Functions: Supply Chain
Industries: Building Materials
Job ID: 1765428

Fall Golf Outing

Details for the upcoming Fall Golf Outing on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 are now posted on the Traffic Club Calendar

Job Announcement

Director of Logistics
Greater Philadelphia Region

Our client, located about 45 minutes west of Philadelphia, has retained us to assist them in finding a Logistics Professional who will lead the transportation management and warehouse logistics function. Reporting to the V.P. of Manufacturing, you will oversee two warehouse facilities – one local and one in Indiana- and be responsible for streamlining the 3rd party transportation logistics of multiple carriers to manufacturing sites across the U.S. This is a newly created position.

Premier Executive Search is a nationwide professional search firm that brings together leading companies and top-tier candidates.

We are seeking individuals (local candidates preferred) with 6-8 years of logistics leadership that includes a strong background with analytics and process improvement decision-making. Key backgrounds will include successful optimization of 3rd party carrier activities and in-depth warehouse management experience with impact on the order selection and inventory control functions.

Some travel will be required along with a Bachelor’s degree and the ability to work with and communicate with all levels within the organization. This position offers more than usual autonomy and will have high visibility within the organization.

If you are interested in growing your career with a growing and dynamic international company, then please send your resume in WORD format and include your salary history. All replies are held in strict confidence. This position offers a competitive compensation program and is supported by comprehensive benefits.

Rachel Cornell
Senior Search Consultant
Premier Executive Search
rcornell@premierexecsearch.com

National Transportation Week Luncheon Photos

Photos from last week's event are posted in our online photo gallery.

Job Announcement

Import / Supply Chain Coordinator

Organized, detail-oriented individual needed to support the smooth and efficient operation of the international supply chains of our clients. This position requires attention to a wide range of tasks and responsibilities to ensure the smooth delivery of goods to clients from various Asian countries. Motivated person is required to maintain flow of information between sales force and client; and to create new reporting systems for a growing segment of established business. Candidate needs to have a good understanding of general purchasing and accounting functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Produce pro-forma invoices
• Interface with accounting to pay factories
• Establish freight routings including consolidation of multiple shipments
• Ensure all relevant export filings and paperwork are distributed
• Oversee efficient and cost effective delivery of goods
• Expedite shipping and maintain order status logs
• Maintain organized and detailed reports of pending projects
• Prepare estimates and client reports
• Process purchase orders

Required Skills:

• Must be attentive to detail
• Must be very organized
• Must be able to work under varying work loads
• Must be accurate in execution of tasks
• Must have an understanding of general accounting functions
• Must be comfortable with Excel and using databases
• Experience with Quick Books is a plus
• Work experience with accounting is a plus
• An understanding of Asian cultures is a plus
• Experience working with international markets is a plus
• Experience working with imports/exports agents and freight forwarders is a plus

Contact:
PAULA WIGHT, MARKETING MANAGER
BON TOOL CO.
4430 GIBSONIA ROAD • GIBSONIA, PA 15044
TEL: 724-443-7080 • FAX: 724-443-7090
EMAIL: PWIGHT@BONTOOL.COM
www.bontool.com
www.facebook.com/bontool

2011 Annual Membership Drive

The Traffic Club of Philadelphia announces our annual Membership Drive. Time to renew your Club membership! The upcoming year promises to be an exciting one, filled with outstanding events and networking opportunities, and we want you to be a key part of that.

Membership and participation in the Club will directly benefit you as a logistics professional by helping you to stay ahead of our changing industry and to establish contacts with other practitioners in the field of transportation.

We hope that you will take full advantage of all of the benefits of membership in the Club, such as: educational programs; academic scholarships; Club blog with job notices; Vesper Club reciprocal membership; community service; and much more.

Just click on this link and follow the directions to join or renew your membership.

Registration renewals may be completed by submitting a completed registration form and check by U.S. mail or by using the secure online registration option.

Thank you for your continuing support as we strive to best serve you and fulfill the Club's mission of promoting transportation and logistics in the Greater Delaware Valley through education and networking.

National Transportation Week Luncheon

Our annual luncheon to commemorate National Transportation Week will take place on Wednesday, May 18th 2011 at the Chart House Restaurant and will feature guest speaker Paul Flora from the Federal Reserve Bank. Sponsorships and tickets still available.

Five scholarships will be presented at this year's event. The scholarship application deadline is May 6th 2011.

For more information, see the event and scholarship details on our website.

Welcome FY2012 Board of Governors

Our new Board of Governors take office on April 1st and will serve for fiscal year 2012 through March 31, 2012. Please visit our updated Board of Governors webpage to learn more about our new officers.

2011 Inaugural Night

Photos from the March 24th Inaugural Night at the Citizens Bank Park Hall of Fame Club are posted online in our Photo Gallery.

2011 Annual Dinner Photos

Over 80 photos from the Traffic Club's Annual Dinner on Tuesday, January 25 are now available for viewing online in our Photo Gallery.

Industry Night Photos

Photos from last night's event are posted in our online photo gallery.

Job Announcement

Director, Rail Transport
Logistics
Location: AgriBusiness - Salisbury, Maryland
Job ID: 125707

Description
The candidate will develop, implement, and mange the strategies and tactics necessary to ensure timely receipt and shipment of commodity products via rail transportation. To negotiate rail rate contract to minimize company cost while maintaining customer service requirements. The candidate must declare salary requirement in order to be considered.

Requirements
Understanding of NGFA grain trade rules. Understanding of Rail Logistics. Understanding of the transportation of commodity products. Understanding of commodity trading and merchandising. Understanding of standard software applications. Strong communication, math, analytical, and interpersonal skills. 12 – 15 years of related experience. BS Degree (Transportation, Business Management, Logistics, or Agriculture). MBA preferred.

Contact
Karl Gielenfeldt, Corporate Recruiter
Perdue Farms Inc.

NTW 2010 Photos

Pictures from the May 19th National Transportation Week Luncheon are posted in our Photo Gallery.

Scholarship Deadline TOMORROW

Applications for $3,000 in scholarships to be awarded at the National Transportation Week luncheon are DUE TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 12th!

Welcome FY2011 Board of Governors

Our new Board of Governors took office on April 1st and will serve for fiscal year 2011 through March 31, 2011. Please consult our updated Board of Governors webpage for more information.

2010 Annual Dinner Photos

Over 60 photos from the Traffic Club's Annual Dinner on Tuesday, January 26 are now available for viewing online in our Photo Gallery.

2010 Annual Membership Drive

As spring and The Traffic Club of Philadelphia's annual membership drive go hand in hand, it is time to renew your Club membership! The upcoming year promises to be an exciting one, filled with outstanding events and networking opportunities, and we want you to be a key part of that.

Membership and participation in the Club will directly benefit you as a logistics professional by helping you to stay ahead of our changing industry and to establish contacts with other practitioners in the field of transportation.

We hope that you will take full advantage of all of the benefits of membership in the Club, such as: educational programs; academic scholarships; Club blog with job notices; Vesper Club reciprocal membership; community service; and much more.

Just click on this link and follow the directions to join or renew your membership.

Registration renewals may be completed by submitting a completed registration form and check by U.S. mail or by using the secure online registration option.

Thank you for your continuing support as we strive to best serve you and fulfill the Club's mission of promoting transportation and logistics in the Greater Delaware Valley through education and networking.

DUECO Manager Tops Slate of 2010-2011 Officers

Anthony DiArcangelo, Territory Manager for DUECO, Inc. will be inaugurated as the 107th President of The Traffic Club of Philadelphia at the elegant Union League in Philadelphia on March, 23, 2010. The Inaugural event, which will include dinner and a guest speaker from PECO, is open to all members and friends of The Traffic Club of Philadelphia. Registration and sponsorship details regarding Inaugural Night can be found on the Club's website.

Mr. DiArcangelo's term as Traffic Club President will officially run from April 1, 2010-March 31, 2011. He succeeds Kevin Fisher of ARAMARK as head of one of the region's largest associations for transportation professionals and officials.

"This year has already gotten off to a great start with the Traffic Club's Annual Dinner in January," stated Diarcangelo. "I truly look forward to organizing other dynamic and worthwhile programs for our members."

Mr. DiArcangelo, a lifelong resident of the Philadelphia area, is well known in the Philadelphia region. During his career spanning more than three decades, he has held a variety of operations and sales management positions. Mr. DiArcangelo currently resides in Havertown, PA. He and his wife, Denise, have 3 children and 6 grandchildren.

Other Traffic Club officers to be installed at the March 23 event include: Vice President Nicholas Walsh, Philadelphia Regional Port Authority and Vice President Roy Kardon, NAI Mertz. Six new members will also be added to the Board: James Fleming, NYK Logistics; Rian Nemeroff, Housatonic Railroad; Brian Paolillo, Pacer Transportation Solutions; Tim Sally, Logistics Consultant; Keith Weaver, Navistar; and Kimberly Wise, Mustang Expediting.

This year's Inaugural event will take place in the Union League's newly renovated Grant Room. Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States and served two terms from 1869-1877. In his first Inaugural Address which he made in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, March 4, 1869, Grant stated: "I have taken this oath without mental reservation and with the determination to do to the best of my ability all that is required of me."

Inaugural Night

The Traffic Club of Philadelphia cordially invites all Club members and friends to attend the Club's prestigious Inaugural Night festivities on Tuesday evening, March 23, 2010. The event will take place in the Union League's newly renovated Grant Room.

This year's Inaugural Night will be highlighted by the installation of Anthony DiArcangelo of DUECO, Inc. as the Traffic Club's 107th President. Three new Vice-Presidents and six new Board members will also be inducted. Additionally, Joseph LoCastro of H&M International Transportation will be presented with the Club's Service Award.

Following dinner, the evening's program will also feature a guest presentation by Philip Eastman, PECO's Manager of Economic Development.

For more information, please download the event registration form from the Traffic Club website.

Job Announcement

Outside Sales Representative

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Hanjin Shipping, a world leader in containerized ocean transportation, is seeking qualified candidates for an Outside Sales Representative position in the Philadelphia / South New Jersey area. The ideal candidate will be familiar with importers and exporters as well as intermodal transportation and logistic models. He or she needs to be well presented, have good communication skills, and have an aptitude for adapting to Hanjin's systems and Microsoft Office applications.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree preferred, proficient communication/pc skills

CONTACT:
Jenny Choi
Administrative/ HR Rep.
Hanjin Shipping
80 E. State Rt 4, Suite 200
Paramus, NJ 07652
Tel: 201-291-4517
Fax: 201-291-9696
JChoi@us.hanjin.com

Job Seekers

For the benefit of recently graduating students who wish to pursue a career in our industry, we will post resumes for our members and prospective employers to see.
Here is our first batch of resumes (13 in all), which we received at the Temple University job fair in September 2009.

Here is our second batch of resumes (just one this time), which we received in December 2009.

For the benefit of its members and those seeking employment in the transportation and logistics industry in the Philadelphia region, The Traffic Club of Philadelphia is pleased to list current available positions on the Club's blog. This service is free to all Traffic Club members and their companies.

Requests to post job listings may be submitted by Emailing the Traffic Club. Information submitted for listing requests may include items such as job title, job description and responsibilities, qualifications (e.g., necessary level of education, skills, and experience), salary range, company name and address, contact person, and date of opening. To facilitate proper maintenance of the website, the Club reserves the right to edit all entries.

The Philadelphia Dispatch Archive

The Traffic Club of Philadelphia's official newsletter is The Philadelphia Dispatch.
The newsletter contains stories about major Club initiatives, recaps from recent events, and news about individual Club members. Named following a contest among Club members, The Philadelphia Dispatch was published twice a year through March 2009 and is now on temporary hiatus.

For many years, the Club's newsletter was called The Traffic Messenger. Debuting in 1927, The Traffic Messenger faithfully chronicled Club events, elections and member comings and goings.
(To view sample photos and images from The Traffic Messenger, visit our Photo Gallery.)

Past Issues

March 2009
October 2008
April 2008
September 2007

Job Announcement

(12) DBDs - Dedicated Contract Carriage - Top 10 Trucking Company
75 year old $1 billion plus trucking company is seeking (12) DBD for Dedicated Contract Carriage Division that is growing currently at 15% a year. Ideal individual will possess 6-10 years of demonstrated performance selling dedicated services to shipper with private fleets. Client is looking for individuals to close on up to $5 million in new sales including 40 working units and 15 bid opportunities. This is a Hunters role where individuals will be asked to call on all levels of decision makers from CFOs to Fleet Managers. Salary Range Up to $125,000 $15,000-$25,000 Bonus Eligibility - 1st Year - Car Allowance

Contact:
Alan Bean
Managing Partner
Search Resources Inc.
203 Frances Lane
Barrington IL 60010
847-382-3877
847-382-3878 (Fax)
www.srimatch.com/
abean5452@aol.com

Job Announcement

Dispatcher/CSR

Bay Shippers is a growing temperature-controlled transportation company with opportunities in both local and long haul. Our dispatcher/CSR will be accountable for accepting, scheduling and assigning all freight while supporting the drivers and meeting customer service goals. Our dispatcher/CSR must display initiative, problem-solving skills, and a strong desire to provide exceptional service to current and prospective customers, creating repeat business and building greater freight volumes.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Promptly accept and process orders via phone, email or electronic tendering systems.
• Schedule pickups and deliveries with shippers and receivers; coordinate driver schedules in the most efficient manor to maximize profitability while ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Track driver progress, load status and ensure accurate and timely updates in appropriate tracking systems while being prepared to quickly answer customer inquiries or address potential issues before they occur.
• Use TMW dispatch software to build and dispatch orders with corresponding load information. Collect POD and ensure accuracy of invoicing.
  

Qualifications:

• Some logistics experience required; must be able and ready to learn.
• Computer skills, intermediate to advanced. TMW experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and customer-oriented personality.
• Accuracy with data, sound decision-making, ability to multi-task and prioritize, attention to detail in completing tasks.
• Professional, dependable self-starter that can work without supervision.
• Maintain focus in daily activities to achieve safe and legal transit.

Contact:
Robert D. Higgins III
Bay Shippers
1535 Matassino Rd.
New Castle, DE 19720
Main: 302.652.5005
Fax: 302.652.6006
Mobile: 989.600.7548
Email: rd3@bayshippers.com

Job Announcement

Dispatcher/CSR:
Posted: August, 2009

Bay Shippers is a growing temperature-controlled transportation company with opportunities in both local and long haul. Our dispatcher/CSR will be accountable for accepting, scheduling and assigning all freight while supporting the drivers and meeting customer service goals. Our dispatcher/CSR must display initiative, problem-solving skills, and a strong desire to provide exceptional service to current and prospective customers, creating repeat business and building greater freight volumes.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Promptly accept and process orders via phone, email or electronic tendering systems.
• Schedule pickups and deliveries with shippers and receivers; coordinate driver schedules in the most efficient manor to maximize profitability while ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Track driver progress, load status and ensure accurate and timely updates in appropriate tracking systems while being prepared to quickly answer customer inquiries or address potential issues before they occur.
• Use TMW dispatch software to build and dispatch orders with corresponding load information. Collect POD and ensure accuracy of invoicing.

Qualifications:

• Some logistics experience required; must be able and ready to learn.
• Computer skills, intermediate to advanced. TMW experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and customer-oriented personality.
• Accuracy with data, sound decision-making, ability to multi-task and prioritize, attention to detail in completing tasks.
• Professional, dependable self-starter that can work without supervision.
• Maintain focus in daily activities to achieve safe and legal transit.

Contact:
Robert D. Higgins III
Bay Shippers
1535 Matassino Rd.
New Castle, DE 19720
Main: 302.652.5005
Fax: 302.652.6006
Mobile: 989.600.7548
Email: rd3@bayshippers.com