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.