EDUCATING TOMORROW'S TRANSPORTATION PROFESSIONALS TODAY

Delta Nu Alpha is an international organization of professional men and women in all areas and at all levels of transportation and logistics. The cornerstone of Delta Nu Alpha's success is its emphasis on education, financial assistance and mentoring for students. We also provide excellent continuing education opportunities for the work force and vigilance in communicating changes in regulations. In addition to a strong international organization, Delta Nu Alpha has chapters in locales all across the continent.

 

Below is a list of the current presidents for the various chapters. If you are interested in attending a meeting in these areas you can contact the local president for more information.

Chicago Chapter 253 - Don Adams dadams9021@comcast.net

Louisville, KY Derbytown Chapter 112 - Lori A Kelsey lori.kelsey@ky.gov phone 502-266-6084

Nashville Volunteer Chapter 135 - Jim Hall jim@nwsse.com

Western Michigan - Todd Olson vp@vansdelivery.com phone 616-365-3200

Milwaukee Chapter 317 - Steve Rose srose@hubgroup.com

Bowling Green Chapter - Clint Laird claird@topuraaf.com phone 270-792-4822

Chapter 750 at Large - David Riggs jasona0327@earthlink.net

South Florida Chapter 53 - Jim Glover Fortjimfl@aol.com

Why Should I Join?
Are you employed or have an interest in the transportation industry? OR Are you studying related transportation courses, including sales, marketing, logistics and transportation brokerage, 3PL or computer technology?

If your answer to either question is YES, then there is a place for you in Delta Nu Alpha.

If you are in business, government or academia as an employee, owner, educator or student involved with trucking, railroads, manufacturers, ship lines, airlines, small package centers or government organizations—Delta Nu Alpha is your organization.

You owe it to yourself and your career to be affiliated with an organization whose primary objective is to promote
greater knowledge of logistics and transportation among its members. Delta Nu Alpha promotes the exchange of information, experience, ideas, and cooperation and works to foster an appreciation of the logistics professional as a motivating force in industry and commerce. Through monthly meetings, logistics and transportation professionals are kept informed of ever-changing developments within our fast-paced industry.

Delta Nu Alpha advances professional ethics among those engaged in transportation and logistics management and encourages young persons of ability to enter and remain in the field of transportation and logistics management as a life work.

All members benefit through...

1. Seminars sponsored by Delta Nu Alpha at the local, regional and national levels, including chapter meetings.
2. A nationwide networking system that provides opportunities to contact other industry professionals in your area and across the country.
3. Access to transportation professionals in North America through Delta Nu Alpha’s Directory of Members.
4. Monthly updates to Chapters providing the latest news about Delta Nu Alpha.
5. Scholarship opportunities.
6. Access to the Job Bank, a listing of jobs and members seeking employment.
7. Recognition by your peers through an annual awards program.
8. Assistance with planning for National Transportation Week.
9. A Delta Nu Alpha membership pin. (Given at chapter meetings)
10. Our monthly newsletter, The Alphian Connection, containing news about Delta Nu Alpha for Delta Nu Alpha members.
11. Chapter Assistance, which provides your local leaders with leadership tips, fund raising and program ideas.
12. A Membership Certificate.

In addition, GOLD MEMBERS receive...
13. Journal of Transportation Management — a practitioner-oriented technical publication.
14. Special recognition at the Annual Conference for providing additional financial support to Delta Nu Alpha.

How Can I Join?
There may already be a DNA chapter in your community. Why not get acquainted by attending one of their meetings?
Annual dues for Silver Membership are $75; Gold Membership dues are $125; and Student Membership dues are $35.

Payment Methods: check, Visa, American Express or MasterCard. Contact admin@deltanualpha.org for more information or visit our website: www.DeltaNuAlpha.org

Alphian Connection

December 2011 Alphian Newsletter
October/November 2011 Alphian Newsletter
September 2011 Alphian Newsletter
August 2011 Alphian Newsletter

 

 

 

Transportation Job Opportunities
Be sure to tell employers you saw the posting on the Delta Nu Alpha website!

Position: Transportation Dispatcher / Operations

COGISTICS Freight Solutions, a transportation agency based in Lakeland FL, has employment opportunities to support its growing business for a full time employee, with 2 - 5 years of experience and an associate degree.
Career Level - Experienced (Non-Manager)
Salary - $14.00 - $16.00 /hour

Ideal candidates will have the following key skills:

• Two or four year degree or at least 12 months comparable job experience/training dispatching.
• Knowledge/experience in transportation environment (shipping, receiving, inventory management, distribution or dispatch) preferred.
• Candidate must have excellent analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with a sense of urgency.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with management, customers, suppliers and drivers.
• Exemplary customer service skills Experience with TMS (Transportation Management System) software a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus.

The right individual will demonstrate:

• A commitment to superior service and a desire to exceed expectations.
• Enthusiasm for challenges and new business.
• A track record of decisions.
• Ability to look at the big picture.
• A calm demeanor under pressure.

Send resumes to Tbock@cogistics.com or apply through Monster.com

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Position: Transportation Analyst, Snap-on Tools, Crystal Lake, IL

Position Summary: Accountabilities for worldwide transportation projects and practices impacting global transportation service and costs. Establish, analyze and administer strategy and policy that contributes to a service-oriented and cost-saving worldwide transportation budget. Supports the department manager and business units in analyzing transportation costs and formulating recommendations to reduce cost and improve service to customers.

Key Tasks

• Negotiate, generate, select set service standards and monitor ocean, air, truckload, forwarder and broker contracts worldwide.
• Develop, implement and monitor transportation plans and carrier service compliance for international and domestic business units.
• Independently investigate, analyze and recommend cost-saving transportation options and projects, which are consistent with Snap-on logistics goals.
• Consult, develop and implement transportation plans and troubleshoot transportation laws, issues, options and projects for Snap-on facilities worldwide.
• Manage NAFTA Certificate of Origin process and monitor compliance.
• Manage freight claims recovery process and third-party service.
• Provide Management with analysis and recommend cost-saving changes and procedures for international and domestic logistics service policies.
• Implement and facilitate transportation policies and training for Snap-on business units.

Personal Development
Qualifications & Skill Set

• Bachelor's degree in Business, International Business, Economics or related field with a strong analytical background.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of comprehensive experience in international and domestic transportation and logistics.
• Understanding of transportation law and the ability to relate it to current situations.
• Proven decision making, negotiating and analytical skills.
• Willingness to be held accountable and work independently.

The following individual competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft programs, Access, Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data and spreadsheets.

Contact: Qualified candidates may apply at www.snapon.com and search under careers.

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Position: Traffic Coordinator

Overview: To have the ability to manage, by entering and scheduling, the process of product coming into our facility and product going out to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to schedule trucks to pick up product to be delivered to external and internal customers.
• Must be able to prepare the proper paperwork to give to the driver when carrier comes to pick up the load (e.g. Bill of Lading, Packing Lists, etc.).
• Process shipments after they have left our dock.
• Must be able to compare what the bill of lading states to what we received and enter into inventory by using our computer system.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a level to facilitate the understanding of the terminology of the job.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or verbal procedures or instructions.
• Must have good mathematical skills.
• Ability to communicate changes in a clear and concise manner to multiple parties
• Must have exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to organize and plan ahead to maximize job efficiency.
• Ability to pay extensive attention to detail.
• Coordinate and schedule carriers (e.g. traffic, shipping, expediting) to make sure product gets to customer on time.
• Schedule appointments for incoming carriers. Receive ingredients for production.
• Strong working knowledge of computers including Microsoft Word & Excel, internet navigation, and the ability to learn other programs quickly.
• Must have good customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customers through all channels (face-to-face, phone, email, etc.).

Contact: Tom Casey, Warehouse Supervisor, Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Americas Region, N168 W21455 Main St, Jackson, WI 53037, (C) 262-353-6955, (O) 262-677-5050 Ext 136

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Position: Assist less-than-truckload manager in all administrative tasks.

Job Functions:

• Processing shipments through house operating system. Including, but not limited to: creating, maintaining, and invoicing each shipment.
• Shipment processing, including, but not limited to: Route and dispatch shipments via phone and internet, create bills of lading and shipping labels, trace and track shipments daily, obtain and attach proof of deliveries.
• Maintain and distribute various daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Process and audit freight bills for less-than-truckload department.
• Organize and maintain filing systems for shipments, insurance documents, and proof of deliveries.

Knowledge Requirements: High School Diploma required. Good working knowledge of PC software and Excel. Detail oriented, and strong keyboarding skills required (30 WPM minimum).

Type and Length of Experience: Entry level. Data entry experience preferred. Must be able to function well in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing quickly and effectively.

Contact: Email or mailed resumes accepted only. Please send to Stacy Kageff at skageff@wislogistics.com or WIS Logistics, 5065 S Emmer Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151

The Journal of Transportation Management Editor is Dr. John C. Taylor. Dr. Taylor is Associate Professor and Director of Global Supply Chain Programs in the School of Business at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Wayne State is one of Michigan’s three large research universities and is home to some 30,000 undergrad and graduate students. The School’s Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management hosts the Global Supply Chain Management Major. Wayne State also offers a supply chain elective track in its MBA Program. Dr. Taylor works with five supply chain faculty and 120 undergraduate supply chain majors at Wayne State. The School’s Global SCM Program web page can be found at http://www.business.wayne.edu/gscm

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