Transcript TLD Talent Network Initial Strategic Priorities

The Transportation, Logistics, and
Distribution Talent Network
Logistics & Supply Chain Occupations
Christina Herzog
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Agenda
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What is the TLD Talent Network?
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What can the TLD Talent Network do for you?
III. Where can I find TLD jobs in New Jersey ?
IV. What is the competition like for Logistics positions?
V. Supply Chain and Logistics Skills Gap?
VI. What skills do I need to polish to get a job?
VII. How do I increase my visibility while looking for a full-time job?
VIII. Where can I get more information on TLD in New Jersey?
IX. Resources and Contact information
X. Q&A
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What is the
Transportation,
Logistics, and
Distribution Talent
Network?
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What is the TLD Talent Network?
• Selected by NJ State Department of Labor and Workforce
Development to create a TLD specific, vertically focused Talent
Network
• Connecting Employers, Workforce Development, and
Educational Initiatives focused on TLD
• Housed at the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce
Development at Rutgers University
Industry
Professionals
NJDLWD
TLD
Employers
Talent
Network
Education
Other Talent
Networks &
Resources
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TLD Sub-sector Focus for New Jersey
Transportation Operations
Air
Rail
Water
Truck
Transit and Ground Passenger
Pipeline
Scenic and Sightseeing
Support Activities for Transportation
Couriers and Messengers
Warehousing and Storage
Wholesale Trade
Durable Goods
Non-Durable Goods
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers & Business-to-Business Electronic Markets
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What can the TLD Talent
Network do for you?
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The TLD Talent Network Can Provide
 Connection to local job opportunities
 Conduit to industry-related training and education
 Informational Career Resource and Networking Events (dates to be
announced on www.njtld.org and LinkedIn)
 Career Expo and Job Fair (dates to be announced on www.njtld.org
and LinkedIn)
 Job Seeker Peer Networking Groups
 Connection to Workforce Development Placement resources
(www.Jobs4Jersey.com)
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Where can I find TLD jobs
in New Jersey?
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Companies Hiring in Logistics and Supply Chain
November 2011
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United Parcel Service
Barr Nunn Transportation
Driver Solutions
Urban Express
The Transportation Firm
McCollisters Transportation
Sammons Trucking
Pleasant Trucking
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Top Employers Advertising Logistics and Supply Chain Jobs On-line in November
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Look within and outside of the TLD Industry for Supply
Chain and Logistics Jobs
• TLD core businesses, such as Trucking, Freight
Forwarding, Distribution, and 3rd Party
Logistics Companies
• Wholesale Trade – durable and non-durable
goods
• Bio-Pharmaceuticals
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Retail
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What is the competition
like for a logistics
position in New Jersey?
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Logistics and Supply Chain Jobs with at least
5 on-line Job postings in November
Job
Total
openings in jobs in
Logistics and Supply Chain Occupations
November TLD
Industries
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
509 28,092 All
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
168 37,586 All
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks
73
9,395 All
Logisticians
46
637 All
General and Operations Managers
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6,673 TLD only
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
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8,430 All
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
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716 TLD only
Customer Service Representatives
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9,128 TLD Only
There are a large number of openings for Logisticians compared to total number of
jobs , suggesting there may be a shortage of skilled logistics professionals.
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Logistics and Supply Chain Jobs with fewer than
5 on-line job postings in November
Job
Total
openings in jobs in
Logistics and Supply Chain Occupations
November TLD
Industries
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
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2,865 All
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
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1,885 TLD only
Procurement Clerks
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507 TLD only
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers
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9,428 TLD only
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
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3,805 TLD only
Cargo and Freight Agents
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3,348 All
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers0
986 TLD only
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products
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68 TLD only
Brokerage Clerks
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12 TLD only
Despite large number of total jobs, some occupations had few on-line postings.
This could suggest:
1) Employers advertise these jobs differently (networking, newspaper, etc.)
2) There may be a saturated job market for these jobs.
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What skills do I need to
polish to get a job in
Logistics and Supply
Chain Management?
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Supply Chain and Logistics Skills Gap?
A skills gap analysis in process through the Rutgers Business
School Supply Chain Management Program has found that
employers are satisfied with technical skills. They are
seeking:
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Networking Skills
• Software Skills (PowerPoint)
Recent LWD analysis suggest sales, marketing, and Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills,
including several programming skills, are in demand in the
TLD industry.
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Top Skills in Demand in TLD (November 2011)
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How do I increase my
visibility while seeking a
full-time job?
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Tips for Connecting to the TLD Labor Market
 Consider targeting small as well as large companies
 Nearly 90% of TLD companies in New Jersey have fewer than 50
employees, although large companies account for over 50% of
total TLD employment
Ways to stay connected to the Industry
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Part-time or project work for smaller companies
Consulting, temporary staffing
Advisory Roles for industry associations
Pursue grant funding for training to upgrade your skill
through One Stop offices
 Network, Network, Network!
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Consider pursuing a Training Grant through your
local One-Stop office
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Learn new software
Polish your communication, networking, and software skills
Give yourself an edge in the market
Train for something new that you always wanted to do
Layer on top of your vast work experience
Perfect way to network with new people
Could open doors you may never have explored
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Where can I get more
information on TLD in
New Jersey?
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www.njtld.org
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www.njtld.org
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New Jersey TLD Fast Facts
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TLD is one of the biggest industries in the State of New Jersey. In 2009, TLD employed
over 350,000 workers in New Jersey (11.9 % of the state’s private sector workers)
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The TLD industry hired over 35,000 workers each quarter in 2009-2010 to fill new and
replacement jobs
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TLD contributed 48.6 billion current dollars to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP)
in 2009 (4.2 % of the nation’s GDP generated from TLD)
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Located between New York City and Philadelphia, New Jersey is within a day’s drive of
40% of the US population, within reach of 40 million people who purchase $2 trillion in
merchandise each year.
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Employers report difficulty finding qualified workers at a time when many people are
looking for work, particularly supply chain managers with communication and
presentation skills
Source: Joanne Caramello, New Jersey’s Transportation, Logistics, and Distribution Industry, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development,
Labor Planning and Analysis, October 2011.
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The Future of New Jersey TLD?
• From 2008 to 2018 it is projected that payrolls in TLD will grow
more slowly over the 10-year period (+0.7% or 2,750 jobs) than the
state’s economy as a whole (+2.8%).
• However, the need for transportation and distribution services will
likely continue to increase with the state’s population over this
time. Several major projects are planned that are expected to add
TLD jobs including:
– Port Newark Container Terminal signed a 20-year lease
extension, future port volume expected to increase
– Raising the height of the Bayonne Bridge to accommodate
larger ships from the Panama Canal reconfiguration
As a result, trucking, warehousing, and freight forwarding
employment may be impacted.
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TLD Related Industry Associations
A wide variety of employer associations provide more information on TLD
occupations and careers, as well as networking opportunities.
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American Association of Port Authorities www.aapa-ports.org
American Trucking Associations www.truckline.com
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals www.cscmpnj.org
International Facility Management Association www.ifma.org
Material Handling Society of New Jersey www.mhsnj.com
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties www.naiop.org
New Jersey Motor Truck Association www.njmta.org
New York Shipping Association www.nysanet.org
Warehousing Education and Research Council www.werc.org
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Resources
• TLD TN site at www.njtld.org
• LinkedIn site: New Jersey Transportation, Logistics, and
Distribution Talent Network
• Resume bank at www.jobs4jersey.com
• Educational resources at www.njtopps.com
• List of One Stop Offices at lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/
• For additional information, please contact Christina Herzog,
[email protected]
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Q&A
For additional information, please contact Christina Herzog,
[email protected] or connect with us on the TLD Talent
Network Linked In page.
Please make sure to post your information to www.jobs4jersey.com!
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