Messages In This Digest (4 Messages)
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- LEAD: Dir Sol Architecture - NJ - 135k From: john sampson
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- SVP of Transportation Brokerage in Cherry Hill NJ From: Keith Bogen SPHR
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- Reminder: CSCMP-NJ Career Day, Thursday December 15, 2011 From: Jeffrey Luft
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- SAP ABAP BW Developer perm in Wilton, CT From: John Barry
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LEAD: Dir Sol Architecture - NJ - 135k
Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com jcsspike
Fri Dec 2, 2011 7:08 am (PST)
Title: Director of Solutions Architecture
Salary: 130-135K
Location: Bergen County NJ
Contact: Tony Chiocco tony@pinnacle.us.com
This position is responsible for providing a wide range of technical expertise to program teams in the assessment of proposed solutions. This person will ensure that the appropriate steps are followed to assess the impact on the enterprise landscape and that all efforts are made to follow the published technology standards.
Solutions will be assessed to ensure they are adequately scaled to meet the performance and capacity needs of the business for the full lifecycle of the application and associated infrastructure.
The candidate will have a proven track record in the design and deployment of programs spanning multiple technologies across a large and complex enterprise environment.
Principal Duties:
• Evaluate, understand and document current architecture.
• Develop a roadmap and implementation plan for key aspects of enterprise architecture based on business requirements and IT strategies.
• Participate in the analysis of the current IT environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement. Leads problem investigation and RCA analysis for severe application outages.
• Participate in detailed analysis to align requirements and equipment configurations with defined system specifications.
• Incorporate SOA principles into enterprise architecture design, including identifying opportunities for common services and service reuse.
• Standardize processes and technology.
• Document all architecture design and analysis work.
• Develop, improve, validate, and use tools to facilitate enterprise architecture efforts.
Technical Responsibilities:
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and support in the deployment of complex applications in global distributed computing environments
• Ensure overall solution-level integrity of applications
• Provide broad understanding of platforms and applications across all technologies
• Verify technical components of enterprise architecture
• Provide guidance for development teams on how to modularize their application into cohesive, reusable services
• Consult with infrastructure development project teams to fit infrastructure to architecture
• Identify when it is necessary to modify the technical architecture to accommodate infrastructure needs
• Consult with project teams to fit projects to enterprise architecture
• Perform advisory role on complex projects
• Ensure projects maintain an enterprise-wide view
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required Technical Skills:
• Project Management experience
Architecture lifecycle development methodologies
• Security Architecture
• Data Architecture
• Software Solution Architecture
• Network Architecture
• Architecture Frameworks
• Manage and direct multiple engagements developing key architecture artifacts and standards while following an architecture development process
• Systems engineering techniques such as portfolio analysis, analysis of alternatives, and architecture modeling
• Architecting multi-tiered applications into a high-availability environment
• Experience in all phases of an established SDLC methodology
• IT strategic planning and business alignment
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SVP of Transportation Brokerage in Cherry Hill NJ
Posted by: "Keith Bogen SPHR" keith.bogen@yahoo.com hrslugger2002
Fri Dec 2, 2011 7:46 am (PST)
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT TRANSPORTATION BROKERAGE
NFI INDUSTRIES in Cherry Hill, NJ
PREPARED BY: Randall Neal,Chief Executive Officer
Randall James Monroe, Inc.
14800 Quorum Drive • Suite 550 • Dallas, TX 75254 Phone 972-392-3200 Fax 972-392-3220
THE COMPANY OVERVIEW
Company History
NFI was founded in 1932 when a member of the Brown family had a vision to establish a regional business for transporting goods. Initially known as National Hauling, the company began with a single dump truck. Since that time, the company has not only grown and changed with the trucking industry, but has expanded into a full service third party logistics firm providing a broad range of services for the entire supply chain spectrum. Today, almost eighty years later, NFI is still privately owned by the Brown family and has established itself as one of the largest logistics companies in North America.
In addition to completing nine acquisitions in ten years, NFI has continued to create new divisions to meet the evolving needs of its customers. Under its corporate brand, the Company currently encompasses eleven divisions; employs 5600 people; owns and manages over 18 million square feet of warehouse space; with fleets of nearly 2000 tractors and more than 7200 trailers.In 2010, annual revenue grew to over $900 million, three times where it was just nine years ago. Access the Company's website at www.nfiindustries.com.
The NFI Business Divisions:
1. NFI Logistics
Top-rated, fully integrated logistics services that allow businesses to maximize operational efficiencies, manage fulfillment, and effectively control their supply chain needs.
− Transportation Management − Freight Bill Audit and Payment
− Dedicated Fleets − Supply Chain Engineering
− Warehousing/Cross Docking − Technology Solutions
2. NFI Distribution
Distribution and warehousing services tailored to fit the needs of companies, both large and small.
− Dedicated and Shared use of Warehouse Facilities
− Ambient and Temperature Controlled Storage
− Inventory and Process Management
− Cross Dock Operations
− Seasonal Overflow Management
− Food Grade Facilities
4. NFI Transportation
− Dedicated Transportation: One area of specialization is direct-to-consumer market delivery. Every week NFI completes hundreds of service-sensitive appointments on behalf of large grocery, paper, beverage, retail and packaging customers.
− Regional Transactional Transportation: Local and regional trucks are available to service customers' needs. All major shipping lanes are covered, with trucking support centers and mobile units located across the U.S. Each piece of equipment has the ability to haul 46,750 lbs.
2. NFI Intermodal
As the fastest growing mode of transportation, NFI RoadRail® is one of the top brands in the industry and provides both standard and expedited rail service throughout the U.S. All NFI's major rail providers operate on the same technology platform as NFI Intermodal, which allows for a seamless information exchange. Shipments are monitored 24/7.
7. NFI Real Estate
If a business needs warehouse space, the Real Estate and Development division can build-to-suit or find the perfect location to lease. Owns and manages more than 18 million square feet in North America. Services include:
− Construction and Development
− Property Management
− Marketing and Leasing
8. NFI Contract Packaging
Operates under the brand name Quick Pak® − a national company that specializes exclusively in contract packaging and decoration. As a turn key solutions provider, Quick Pak® has the latest in innovative thermoforming machines to model designs for displays as well as the latest in packaging stress machines and transportation simulation technology.
5. NFI Canada
Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, this division has gained a reputation as one of Canada's premier multi-modal logistics provider. In addition to being a global temperature controlled supply chain company, it has expanded into other non-traditional supply chain verticals, including dimension loads. Services include:
− Custom Logistics Solutions − Intermodal
− Global Inbound Logistics − Transportation
− Warehousing and Distribution
6. NFI Global
Staffed by global experts that are well-versed in international transactions, this division serves as a global supply chain partner by utilizing NFI's asset-based structure to achieve the most cost effective and efficient means to move a company's shipments around town or around the world.
9. NFI Solar
Revolving around the rapidly expanding areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainability, this division develops and finances renewable energy projects that focus on solar power and implements energy efficiency practices, technologies and systems that help reduce the carbon footprint. NFI Solar benefits NFI's employees, customers and the community by ensuring NFI maximizes its energy efficiency capabilities.
10. NFI Transportation Brokerage
In 2008, NFI Transportation Brokerage was launched − a division dedicated to connecting carriers and shippers in order to efficiently move freight across the U.S. Although NFI had brokered freight transportation since 2000, this service was a 'value-add', reserved for only existing customers. Since 2008, this offering has been available to new customers and broadens the array of services and mode options offered.
Major advantages of using NFI versus the majority of other transportation brokers include cutting edge technology; significant warehousing and distribution resources; and deep experience and relationships in the trucking industry gained from their 77 years in transportation. This all adds up to value for shippers of all sizes looking for a one-stop shop to meet their logistics needs.
The division has its own website where customers can track their freight online: http://www.nfitransportationbrokera ge.com/.
11. NFI Consulting
Staffed with logistics engineers, industrial engineers, and supply chain experts, the consulting team has extensive experience in transportation, logistics, and warehousing, and is well-versed with the tools and methodologies required to analyze and improve complex supply chain networks. Services include:
− Tactical and Strategic Decision-Making − Network Analysis
− Optimized Fleet Networks − Streamlined RFP Process
− Warehouse Design and Analysis − Risk and Safety Programs
− Fuel Services and Optimization − Driver Hiring and Retention
Key Strengths of NFI Industries
1. 5600 Energized Professionals. NFI employs a tenured staff of highly trained and motivated individuals who are driven to be the best 3PL in the country.
2. Staying Power. NFI is a financially strong national leader with the resources to stay the course in any economic weather and stay ahead of the wave, technologically and in every way necessary, to maintain leadership.
3. Asset Strength. Eighteen million sq. ft. of warehouses and freight terminals in 125 locations nationwide; 2000 state-of-the-art tractors with $100 million invested in new fleet; 7200 trailers including specialized equipment for specialized needs; 77 years of development experience serving the logistics industry.
4. Nationwide 24/7/365 coverage. NFI has 125 locations nationwide including warehouses, freight terminals and maintenance facilities that make up nationwide integrated network of resources to handle the most challenging supply chain solutions.
5. Privately Held. All NFI companies are family-owned with no extra layers of bureaucracy thus providing easy access to senior managers, quick decisions and the low overhead needed to keep the cost of supply chain solutions low in order for customers to keep their competitive advantage.
6. Technology Driven Logistics Solutions. Provides clear end-to-end visibility of the supply chain to enhance control, thus providing opportunities for increased cost efficiencies. NFI continually invests substantial resources to build proprietary and best-of-breed solutions to the customers' specific logistics needs. With modular, bolt-on flexibility, NFI's technology solutions are tailored to maximize the value of each link in the customers' supply chain at the least possible cost.
7. Customer Focused Quality. NFI has a total commitment to quality throughout the organization whereby every element in our programs focuses on what a customer needs to enhance its competitive position everyday.
8. Risk-Sharing Strategic Partnerships. NFI is ready to share the risks with the customer from enabling companies to share NFI resources when seasonal fluctuations require each company to only need those resources intermittently during the year…to gain sharing opportunities that provide extra incentives to meet aggressive goals.
9. Maximize Flexibility. NFI helps the customer more quickly adapt to a rapidly changing marketplace – ramping up or down, handle surges, veer, bend, quickly respond to emergencies or opportunities.
10. NFI Knows Their Customers' Industries. NFI has the experience, knowledge and expertise in many fields because they have been there. They know the challenges and know how to address them.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Sidney Brown is Chief Executive Officer of NFI. Although he began his career in investment banking at Morgan Stanley, he rejoined the family business after completing graduate school. Rising rapidly to the position of Chief Operating Officer, Sidney set the vision to rapidly grow through start ups, acquisitions, and the aggressive growth of the base businessMr. Brown is a graduate of Georgetown University and Harvard University. He is also co-founder and Vice Chairman of Sun National Bank with over $2 billion in assets with branches in New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania.
Ike Brownis Vice-Chairman of NFI Industries, the holding company of National Freight, Inc.and President of NFI RoadRail of NFI Industries, Inc. Prior to this he served as President and COO of National Freight, Inc. from 1996 to October 1998, and prior to that as EVP since 1990. Mr. Brown serves on the Board of NFI Industries, the holding company for all operating entities. He is also one of the general partners of The Four B's partnership together with his brothers. The Four B's/Vineland Construction Co. is a real estate developer offering construction, property management and financing services. In addition, he has ownership responsibility in National Distribution Centers, an asset-based nationwide provider of both public and contract warehousing services. Mr. Brown graduated from Boston University in 1976 with a BA degree in Business Administration. He serves on the Board of Directors for several Dallas-based community and non-profit
organizations as well as Sun Bancorp, Inc. and Texas Motor Transportation Association.
Jeffrey Brown is Vice Chairman of NFI and is also President and Chief Operating Officer of National Freight and President of NFI Real Estate. He is a General Partner of The Four B's, a partnership with extensive holdings primarily in the Eastern United States. He is also an officer and Director of several other corporations and partnerships in the transportation, equipment leasing, insurance, warehousing and real... estate industries. He serves as a Director of Sun National Bank (a principal subsidiary of Sun Bancorp Inc.). He has been a Director of Sun Bancorp Inc., since April 1999. Mr. Brown graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in Business Administration and shortly thereafter joined the Brown Family business. Today he remains active in the South Jersey and Philadelphia areas in promoting community growth and charitable causes.
Joe Roederis the President of Interactive Logistics & National Distribution Centers at NFI Industries, Inc. He has also served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer of NFI Interactive Logistics, a subsidiary of NFI Industries, Inc. Prior to joining NFI, Mr. Roeder previously held executive level positions at USF Distribution, EXEL Logistics and Federal Express. He holds a BA in Communications/Minor Marketing from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITY OVERVIEW
The SVP of Brokerage will oversee the day-to-day operations of NFI's Transportation Brokerage Division − an early stage third-party brokerage operation. This person will assume responsibility for the operational, sales and financial performance of the division and provide the necessary leadership skills, business acumen and sales expertise to build a 'world class' freight brokerage business. The position will report directly to NFI ownership.
Following is a clarification of the essential functions/responsibilities associated with this key executive position:
· Develop and execute on plans to allow for consistent and sustainable growth in the division's revenue and profit. Expand the customer base, identify and develop new markets, provide organizational leadership and represent the Company in a positive manner in the market place.
· Working with ownership, develop a comprehensive business plan outlining operational, sales and financial goals and strategies; monitor the progress and present progress to NFI ownership regularly.
· Work closely with ownership and other NFI executive leadership in the development and implementation of new strategies, services and tactical business plans. Ensure the necessary resources are in place to fulfill customers' needs and contract obligations.
· Work closely with these NFI divisions − Logistics, Distribution, Transportation, Intermodal, Canada and Global − to generate brokerage business and business back to these divisions.
· Within the first 90 days provide assessment on current operations, clients and integrated sales approach within NFI.
· Continuously look for ways to improve operational processes, define structure, increase productivity.
· Expect to be heavily involved in the Sales process and assume responsibility for developing a Sales and Marketing plan.
· Provide strong leadership to all functions of the business and build a "service/customer oriented" culture. Reinforce, throughout the entire organization, the desire and commitment to the highest levels of customer service and achieve a high level of cost efficiency. Communicate and demonstrate this commitment to all customers.
· Manage the selection, development, motivation and retention of the staff required to grow and develop the business. Be responsible for training the division's employees in freight sales techniques, service standards, goal development and performance measurements. The size of the team is expected to grow rapidly as sales increase.
· Position requires someone who is comfortable functioning as a 'change agent' and capable of establishing employee accountability, positive employee relations and communication programs throughout all organizational levels.
· Oversee the development and management of the Division budget. Work with staff to prepare budget, forecasts and monitor monthly performance to budget. Institute corrective action where required.
· Ensure NFI Company policies and procedures are supported throughout division operations.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE OVERVIEW
The person selected to fill this senior executive role will be afforded an outstanding opportunity to join a leading provider of logistical and transportation services. NFI is seeking a broad-based brokerage professional with the leadership, vision and industry expertise to grow the Company's presence in this emergent marketplace. He/She must have an entrepreneurial attitude, exhibit outstanding people skills and be capable of managing highly talented people with varying backgrounds. As SVP of Transportation Brokerage, this individual will interface with NFI leadership, industry partners and customers and must possess excellent oral and written communications skills as well as platform presence.
Given the current size of NFI's Transportation Brokerage Division, and the potential of its numerous business opportunities, it is realistic to expect that this executive could dramatically increase the size of the operation, over time. Obviously, as the Company grows, the SVP enhances his/her value to the organization and improves their personal long-term growth potential within NFI.
The following profile describes the preferred business background, management skills and personal attributes of the SVP Transportation Brokerage and will be used to better evaluate candidates for this position.
· Must have a successful background in management and sales in the freight brokerage industry. A minimum of five years of management experience is required.
· Demonstrate a solid understanding of logistics and transportation,including carrier alternatives, pricing, geography, and ability to foresee potential logistical problems.
· Possess the leadership skills to build and manage an industry leading transportation brokerage business. Good business and financial acumen is required.
· Been a key player in the growth of a freight brokerage operation.
· Must have significant experience in both Sales and Business Development functions. Enjoy, and be comfortable with, a direct involvement in the Sales process with a proven ability to generate business leads.Must be able to participate in the development and execution of a successful Sales and Marketing plan.
· Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with logistics partners and customers. A loyal logistic partner/customer following is a plus.
· Ability to architect and price complex transportation solutions for clients.
· Prior success overseeing the hiring, management and retention of key personnel. Experience building a high performance team is a major plus.
· Exceptional leadership skills are mandatory. The personal characteristics of a dynamic, highly motivated, and focused individual with a strong desire to succeed. This executive should have an outgoing, polished personal style that will enable him/her to build strong relationships outside the company with customers, vendors, and logistics partners.
· This position requires someone who is comfortable functioning as a "change agent," and establishing employee accountability, building positive employee relations and communication programs throughout all organizational levels.
· A total commitment to achieving the highest possible quality performance. Demonstrate track record of motivating employees to improve customer service levels and developing highly responsive business teams.
· Willing to travel approximately 30% - 40% of the time.
· Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
· Relocation to the greater Philadelphia area is strongly preferred.
· Possess the following personal attributes:
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Self Starter
- Collaborative team player
- Honest; high integrity; trustworthy; personable
- Articulate; great communicator up and down the chain of command
- Sense of urgency
- Proactive management style with a bias for action
- Leadership and team building skills with ability to motivate and coach
- High energy level
- Boardroom presence
COMPENSATION
NFI offers a very competitive salary and bonus plan, a comprehensive medical plan that includes health, dental, life, long term disability, prescription and vision as well as a flexible spending account. The Company also contributes to an employee 401(k) plan.
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Reminder: CSCMP-NJ Career Day, Thursday December 15, 2011
Posted by: "Jeffrey Luft" jeffluft@gmail.com jml07920
Fri Dec 2, 2011 9:56 am (PST)
*Seats are filling up fast for this free event, Register today so that you
do not miss it*
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) NJ Roundtable
is proud to present Career Day 2011. Learning the skills you need to
succeed in 2012.
In partnership with the New Jersey TLD (Transportation, Logitstics, and
Distribution) Talent Network and in collaboration with Rutgers Center for
Supply Chain Management, we once again bring together a day of speakers to
discuss new or different ways of conducting a successful job campaign.
Mark your calendar and plan to spend Thursday December 15th with a group of
distinguished presenters, network with others, and �Learn the skills you
need to succeed in 2012�.
Our featured speakers and topics are:
- Ruth Lufkin, MLS � The Library: Your 24/7 Job Search Center
- Wanda Magaro - How to Hone your Elevator Pitch
- Christina Herzog � What is the NJ TLD Network and how can it
help you.
- Dr. Dale S. Rogers � Today in Supply Chain
- Linda Trignano � How to Ace the Interview
- Michelle Martin � Advanced Social Media Networkling
- Abby Kohut � Overqualified, No Absoultey Qualified
Our day will begin with check-in at 8am and run until 4pm. and our first
speaker will begin at 8:45am. Arrive early and network with other
attendees.
We will once again meet at the CAIT Building on the Busch Campus of Rutgers
University in Piscataway, NJ. Directions are below and parking
instructions will be sent to all registered participants prior to the
event..
Registration is limited to 100 participants Admission is free; but we ask
you to bring a non-perishable food item or an unwrapped toy which will be
donated to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.
To register please go to: http://cscmpnj.org/
Directions to CAIT Building: http://cait.rutgers.edu/ cait/directions
If you have any question, please contact Jeffrey Luft at
CSCMPNJCareerDay2011@gmail.com
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SAP ABAP BW Developer perm in Wilton, CT
Posted by: "John Barry" John@itechcp.com itechjohn
Fri Dec 2, 2011 3:24 pm (PST)
> Title: SAP Senior ABAP Developer
> Location: Wilton, CT
> Salary: up to $120 K + 15% potential bonus
> * Some off shift work typically scheduled at night and/or weekends.
> * Travel up to 25% based on project requirements
* Relocation assistance available
> Summary
> The Senior ABAP Developer is responsible for implementation of technical
> solutions to support business requirements. This includes the technical
> design and development of ABAP programs in the ECC and BW systems required
> to support projects and operational support. Further to the primary
> support duties the person will support software upgrades, management files
> interfaces between SAP and external systems, managing the portfolio of
> technical solutions and maintaining standards.
>
> Required Skills and and Experience
> * Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
> * 5+ years of experience in ABAP programming with development and
> support of business application systems including analysis, technical
> design, programming, and testing.
> * Two or more full project life cycle SAP implementations including
> blueprinting, configuration, testing, training and post implementation
> support.
> * Experience in designing and configuring SAP ECC 5.0 or 6.0
> integrations with SAP/Non SAP systems and cross-functional business
> solutions. Ability to quickly identify and analyze technical risks &
> impacts; define alternatives & prioritizations to remove technical
> roadblock.
> * Must have expertise in Interfaces (flat file based, XML and IDoc
> interfaces).
> * Experienced in Workflows, RFCs, BAPIs, BADIs, User Exits, IDoc
> Programming, IDoc Extensions, ALE configuration and Message Control. Deep
> knowledge of Internet protocols such HTTP, FTP, SFTP and SOAP
> * Experience programming in multiple modules of SAP is a must.
> * Experience with programming in BW is a plus.
> * Experience with Solution Manager is a plus.
> * Understanding and use of SDLC methodology good practice.
> * Experience with business case development, project planning and
> estimation is a must.
> * Strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills are required.
> * Experience working for a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company.
>
>
> ITech Consulting Partners has proven success in providing contract and
> full-time IT professionals to Fortune 500 clients. Visit www.itechcp.com
> <http://www.itechcp.com/ > for more information about our company and a
> list of our hot jobs.
>
Best regards,
John Barry
ITech Consulting Partners
30 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
203-270-0051 Ext: 301
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