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Winter made its presence known as we had to cancel what would have been an excellent Professional Development Meeting at Premier Pan. There is a lot of preparation time by the host of a Professional Development Meeting and we want to thank the management of Premier Pan for inviting us to visit their facility. Hopefully we will have the opportunity to tour their facility at a later date.

All Professional Development Meetings are an excellent method of learning. Weather they are plant tours, or speakers, all in attendance take away something that can influence the way they do their jobs. Over the course of a year we offer nine Professional Development Meetings giving our members a wide variety of exposure to different methods of doing business. We give gifts of appreciation to the speakers, presenters, tour guides etc. but it cannot match the educational value it provides for our members.

Thanks to all the hosts in the past and those that will invite us into their facility or be a speaker in the future, shaping the way we do our daily jobs.

APICS provides a wealth of tools and resources that can help you make the most of your career. Are you taking full advantage of what’s being offered to you?

The Pittsburgh chapter has several experienced certification instructors that will give you professional strength to get that competitive edge. If your company is interested in being a host organization for the CPIM and CSCP exam preparation courses, please contact Jack Martis at 866-692-7427 extension 102.

As always, thank you for being part of the APICS chapter. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at 1-866 MY APICS X 100 or ed.giacchino@timet.com
APICS The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network o f accomplished industry professionals.
“Advancing Productivity, Innovation and Competitive Success”

When?

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Registration: 5:45pm-6:15pm
Program:  6:30pm

Where?

FedEx Home Delivery
501 North Drive
79 N. Industrial Park
Sewickley, PA  15143

You may register by emailing apics-pgh-pdm@hotmail.com, or by calling 1-866-MY-APICS (1-866-692-7427) ext 105.  Please be sure to include your name, membership status, company affiliation, and daytime phone number.

Driving Directions

Driving Directions from the South:

Follow I-79 North to (Exit 66) the first exit after the bridge(Emsworth/Sewickley).  After exiting, stay to the left and take the Glenfield exit. Go to stop sign and turn LEFT onto Deer Run Road. Follow up the hill approximately 1 mile.  Turn RIGHT onto North Drive.  Turn RIGHT into the FedEx Home Delivery parking lot (501 North Drive).

Driving Directions from the North:

Follow I-79 South to Exit 66 toward PA-65/Emsworth/Sewickley.  Turn Left onto Glenfield Road.  Stay straight to go onto Kilbuck Street.  Turn Right onto Deer Run Road.  Follow up the hill approximately 1 mile.  Turn RIGHT onto North Drive.  Turn RIGHT into the FedEx Home Delivery parking lot (501 North Drive).

About FedEx

FedEx provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services.  They offer integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand.  Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 275,000 employees and contractors to remain positively focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards, and the needs of their customers and communities.

Based in Pittsburgh, PA, FedEx Ground began in 1985 as RPS (Roadway Package System), a division of Roadway Services (which became Caliber System Inc. in 1996).  RPS revolutionized the small-package ground shipping market.  It was the first in the ground business to use bar coding and automated sorting, providing customers with relevant information about their packages.  In 1993 – just nine years after its creation – RPS exceeded $1 billion in annual revenue to record the fastest growth of any ground transportation company.  By 1996, it offered 100 percent coverage of North America.

Following the acquisition of the Caliber companies by FDX Corp in 1998, RPS was officially re-branded FedEx Ground in January 2000.  Later that year, the company launched FedEx Home Delivery, a business-to-consumer service designed to help catalog and online retailers meet the needs of the residential market with standard features such as evening and Saturday deliveries.  In September 2002, FedEx Home Delivery completed its expansion and is now available nationwide, serving virtually every U.S. address.

In September 2004, Parcel Direct became a subsidiary of FedEx Ground after FedEx Corp acquired the leading parcel consolidator.  The service was later re-branded FedEx “SmartPost” and currently provides a cost-effective solution for low-weight, less time-sensitive residential shipments.

Registration Details

On-site registration begins at 5:45 pm, and the program starts at 6:30 pm.  Fees are $12 for APICS student chapter members, $25 for APICS members and $30 for Visitors.  Checks or cash may be paid at the door.  No show reservations will be invoiced for the full cost.

We hope you can join us for this exciting Professional Development opportunity.

This position reports directly to the Production Manager and will play an important role in the overall management of the facilities workload.

A summary of responsibilities include:

•           Plan & coordinate the manufacturing production schedule in order to meet customer commitments.

•           Analyze work center capacities. Identify bottlenecks and recommend alternatives.

•           Work with procurement in order to ensure materials arrive on time from suppliers.

•           Revise the production schedule as needed in order to meet delivery dates.

•           Prepare, maintain and distribute delivery schedules.

•           Work directly with the Production Manager to report on the production schedule on a daily basis.

Requirements:

•           Must have the desire to be a part of a company that is #1 in the marketplace.

•           Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing.

•           5-7 years manufacturing experience.

•           Strong organizational skills and computer aptitude.

•           Must have experience managing production schedules in a manufacturing environment. CPIM preferred.

•           Experience in a job order/ discrete manufacturing environment.

•           Must be customer focused.
If you are a highly motivated leader who is looking to make an immediate impact with a growing company then this is a great opportunity for you.   This company is offering a very competitive compensation package that includes 401k, profit sharing, medical, dental, life insurance and more.

This company offers a professional work environment, excellent benefits and up to date technology, training and more.   
Interested parties should send a Word attached version of their resume to the contact person below.

Gina Shaffer  -
Partner
Hire Demand, LLC
20436 Rte. 19, Ste. 620
Cranberry Twp , PA   16066  
Voice  724.625.3434
Fax     724.625.3484 
gina@hiredemand.com
www.hiredemand.com

DUTIES:

• Purchase and maintain components & HBA/OTC chemicals
• Coordinate purchase, delivery, inventory, etc to support production/manufacturing schedules
• Ensure SAP/MRP current. Deal with Export/Import, rejects, supply chain, vendors, etc

MUST HAVE:

• Beauty, Cosmetics, HBA and/or OTC pharma purchasing exp in manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of SAP or other MRP
• Proven Excel & Word competency
• Proven negotiating, purchasing exp

If qualified / interested contact Art Katz  at artkatz@dunwoodygroup.com).

Local Area Chambers of Commerce

Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce

Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce

Cranberry Area Chamber of Commerce

Professional Organizations

PMI Pittsburgh The Project Management Institute

ISM Pittsburgh The Institute for Supply Management

IIBA Pittsburgh The International Institute of Business Analysis

 Well, our client has experienced 12.6% CAGR in net sales and 13.5% in gross profit last year.  They have remained strong throughout the recession by being so diversified in their product mix and worldwide geographical locations. The stock market agrees – their stock price has gained 44% since the recovery in March of ’09!

 Owning some of the hottest brands that dominate their niche markets, they are looking to bring on a Sectional Materials Manager that is willing to prove themselves in order to take on increased responsibility within 12-18 months.

 Job Title: Sectional Materials Manager

 Location: Monroeville, PA (30 miles east of Pittsburgh, PA)

 Our client is a $1B+ discrete manufacturer with plants worldwide.  They are consistently looking for individuals that are able to not only assume the responsibilities of their current role, but are constantly preparing themselves for the next role within the organization.  Therefore they are aggressively looking for a Sectional Materials Manager that will report to the Plant Materials Manager and be responsible for ½ of their largest plant in the world:

 -         Planning raw materials;

-         Supervising Buyer/Planners ;

-         Forecasting future demand to ensure adequate material is available;

-         Overseeing outbound logistics to ensure materials are shipped on time;

-         Ensure timely receipt of raw materials.

 Lean / Continuous Improvement and Change Management experience is a must. 

 The ideal candidate will have:

-         at least 5-7 years of materials management / inventory control experience in a manufacturing environment that is constantly looking to improve;

-         experience using SAP to support the process;

-         strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills;

-         a Bachelor’s degree is required, no exceptions;

-         APICS (CPIM or CSCP) or ISM (CPM) certification…

 …with a desire for full plant materials responsibility in 12-18 months.

 Compensation Plan:

 $75-90K + bonus.

• Full benefit package including medical, dental, disability, 401(k), pension plan (yes – a pension plan!), and tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation available.

 For consideration, please submit your current resume to:

 Kelly Moura

Office Manager

 TopGrading Solutions

519 American Legion Hwy., Suite 12

Westport, MA 02790

 kelly@topgradingsolutions.com

TopGrading Solutions specializes in recruiting Supply Chain and Operations professionals within Consumer Goods.  All of our job postings can be viewed at www.topgradingsolutions.com.

FEES FOR ALL CPIM CLASSES: MEMBERS – $399, NON-MEMBERS – $525

MASTER PLANNING OF RESOURCES

Dates:  January 25 – March 15

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (approximately)

Location: Robert Morris University, Robinson Township Campus

Instructor: Jack Martis

Description: In this course, students explore processes used to develop sales and operations plans, identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements, and learn the importance of producing achievable master schedules that are consistent with business policies, objectives, and resource constraints. The course focuses on developing and validating a plan of supply, relating management of demand to environment, and developing and validating the master schedule. In addition, the course encompasses concepts for transforming sales, marketing, and business requirements into a feasible and economic operations plan in various business environments. It also addresses concepts and methodologies for managing projected and actual demands from distribution networks and external customers. Finally, the course presents methods for integrating sales and operations plans, demand forecasts, and customer demand into a specific master schedule.

EXECUTION AND CONTROL OF OPERATIONS

Dates:  February 23 - April 20

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (approximately)

Location: Kurt J Lesker Corporation, Clairton

Instructor: Kevin Kilmer

Description: This course focuses on three main areas: prioritizing and sequencing work; executing work plans, implementing controls, and reporting activity results; and evaluating and providing feedback on performance. The course explains techniques for scheduling and controlling production and process operations. It also addresses the execution of quality initiatives and continuous improvement plans, as well as the control and handling of inventories. Finally, the course presents techniques for evaluating performance and collecting data for effective feedback.

EXECUTION AND CONTROL OF OPERATIONS

Dates:  March 2 – April 27

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (approximately)

Location: Medrad Global Center, Cranberry Township

Instructor: Curt Zihmer

Description: See Above Description

BASICS OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Dates:  March 4 – May 6

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (approximately)

Location:  TBD

Instructor: To Be Determined

Description: This is an introductory course for production and inventory management personnel and CPIM candidates. This course provides basic definitions and concepts for planning and controlling the flow of materials into, through, and out of an organization. It explains fundamental relationships among the activities that occur in the supply chain from suppliers to customers. In addition, the course addresses types of manufacturing systems, forecasting, master planning, materials requirement planning (MRP), capacity management, production activity control, purchasing, inventory management, distribution, quality management, and Just-in-Time manufacturing.

Duties:

• Administer the sales forecasting process
• Administer the sales and operations planning process and prepare the SOP plan document
• Develop capacity-based daily production schedules to meet strict customer requirements for on time delivery and performance
• Perform rough cut and detailed capacity planning to ensure resources are in place to support the master production schedule,
• Achieve aggressive inventory management goals in a high SKU-low volume-high variability manufacturing environment 

Requirements: 

• BS degree, preferably in related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in materials management
• Excellent analytical skills, project management expertise
• Ability to work collaboratively and with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated knowledge and proven success in inventory reduction
• Previous leadership responsibility for the successful deployment of forecasting and S&OP process, utilization of MRP and introduction of lean concepts
• Proven success in detailed, finite capacity planning and inventory reduction
• Strong PC skills including proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Access
• APICS certification a plus

We offer an entrepreneurial environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to play a key role in growing the company.   Bacharach is an EEO Employer.

Submit resume with position title in the subject line to:

resumes@hmkassociates.com

No phone calls please.

job shop manufacturing environment.

1. Will work with department and suppliers to optimize material unit and

inventory carrying costs

2. Will lead strategic sourcing projects

3. Will manage procurement risk mitigation

4. Will facilitate supplier relationship initiatives

5. Will supervise 2 Buyers and one Purchasing Assistant

6. Will have occasional domestic and international travel

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

MUST haves:

1. Procurement experience from a job shop environment (does not have to

be medical equipment)

2. Strong knowledge of and integrated ERP system (JDEdwards

but any ERP system is OK)

3. High level analytical skills – advanced Excel users

4. “Roll-up sleeves” attitude (may be the one to be doing some of these

duties)

EDUCATION: 4 year degree required

Highly Desirable:

1. Management of a procurement department – not as essential to have

been the manager as it is to have the right mix of responsibilities and

influence. A lead in a large department may be just fine provided they

bring the MUST have.

2. Strategic procurement – not replenishment procurement

a .Formal contract writing experience ($1/2M+)

b. Electronic procurement

c. Formal RFP, FRQ writing

3. International procurement exposure.

If interested in this great opportunity, please send your resume to:

Don Quakenbush

Partners Alliance

dquakenbush@comcast.net

303-766-8841