Penske Logistics announced that it has appointed Alejandro “Alex” Graniewicz as Managing Director of its Mexico operations. In his new role, Graniewicz is responsible for leading and growing Penske’s supply chain business. He will be based in Saltillo, Mexico.
“Mexico has been an important market for us for more than 20 years,” said Bill Scroggie, senior vice president of international operations for Penske Logistics. “We continue to invest in our people and resources to serve our rapidly growing customer base. Alex’s addition to our team is an important investment for our Mexico business. His logistics expertise in the local market will be a great asset in further building upon our reputation as a leading provider of supply chain solutions.”
Alex Graniewicz is the new leader for Penske Logistics Mexico.
Graniewicz holds a degree in international business from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Mexico. Prior to joining Penske, he held logistics and operations roles in Mexico with Expeditors International, DHL, and most recently Fondo de Transporte Mexico where he served as chief operating officer.
Graniewicz replaces Penske’s former managing director of Mexico Michael Casidy, who has accepted a new assignment in the United States.
Penske Logistics provides a variety of solutions to shippers in Mexico, including: cross-border support for shipments, transportation management, distribution center and warehouse management, lead logistics, cross-docking, in-plant material follow-up and many others.
Penske Logistics nombra nuevo Director General de México
Penske Logistics anunció el nombramiento de Alex Graniewicz como Director General para sus Operaciones en México. Graniewicz reportará a Bill Scroggie, Vicepresidente de Operaciones Internacionales. Dentro de sus objetivos principales, Graniewicz estará a cargo de conseguir el crecimiento y diversificación esperados por el Corporativo Norteamericano en las diferentes zonas geográficas y sectores industriales principales del país.
“México ha sido un mercado importante para nosotros desde hace más de 20 años. Continuamos invirtiendo en gente y recursos para atender a nuestra base de clientes en rápido crecimiento”, dijo Bill Scroggie, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de Operaciones Internacionales en Penske Logistics. “La incorporación de Alex al equipo es muy importante para nuestro negocio en México. Su experiencia en logística y conocimiento del mercado local será un gran activo para seguir construyendo nuestra reputación como proveedor líder de transporte y soluciones de cadena de suministro en Mexico."
Alex Graniewicz es graduado de la Licenciatura en Negocios Internacionales por el Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey. Cuenta con diversos diplomados en áreas afines a la Logística y Transporte, así como una especialización en Alta Dirección por el IPADE en la Ciudad de Mexico. Antes de unirse a Penske, Graniewicz ocupó diversos puestos en importantes corporaciones globales líderes en logística y transporte internacional, tales como Samsonite Corporation, Expeditors International of Washington, Exel TGFM, DHL, y recientemente, en el Fondo de Transporte México, donde fue Director Ejecutivo de Operaciones, participando también como miembro del Consejo de Administración para DHL Américas y FTM.
Graniewicz reemplaza a Michael Casidy, quién determinó regresar a los Estados Unidos y aceptó un nuevo reto liderando las Operaciones de la Ciudad de Dallas, Texas.
Penske Logistics es uno de los Lideres en Soluciones Logísticas en Mexico, ofreciendo una amplia variedad de Soluciones para Almacenaje y Distribución, Administración de Inventarios, Maquila de Servicios, Soluciones de Administración de Proveedores y Seguimiento de Materiales, Diseño, Optimización y Administración de Redes de Transporte en Nacional e Internacional, entre muchos otros.
By "Move Ahead" Staff
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“I realized I was part of something important, a process that was moving the economy and keeping America strong,” said Lackey, pictured right, who has worked as a driver for 14 years, including six with Penske Logistics.
Once he turned to trucking, he logged many long-haul miles for small firms in Western Canada and in Utah (he has driven through the continuous U.S.). One could say Tolman was a real-life ice road trucker, operating tractors through Canada into Alaska.
For the last three academic years, a group of company associates collectively took part in the unique experiences that comprise graduate school: writing academic papers; presenting group projects; and studying journals, books and articles.
Daria LaTorre, dean of Alvernia’s school of graduate and adult education, stated the program has been enriching for both the institution and corporation. “We’re thrilled to also help Penske leadership enhance their employee benefit offerings.”
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Ron Schwartz, director of staffing services who works in Penske’s Reading, Pennsylvania, headquarters, stated that adding technicians is one of the top hiring needs in 2016 and beyond.
Millennials value being developed and seeing a career path laid out before them. Penske offers the opportunity for techs to increase their skillsets and feature multiple levels based on ability and experience. About 42 percent of the company’s starting level technicians are 30 and younger.
“They’re joining a company with the depth and resources to help them build a successful career,” Mangione explained on a recent Friday afternoon from his office. “We’re the kind of company that trains you for success in your job and will train you to take on a leadership role if that is what you’re interested in. Many of our maintenance leaders began as technicians in our company.”
Mangione is referring to the Penske Technician Certification Program. TCP is recognized by the Automotive Training Managers Council as an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE) training program.
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