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.
• 
  
• 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
• 
  

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.