Beverage Supply Chain Talent Solutions
From Executive Search to Fractional Consulting Solutions, we can connect you with the right talent to lead your supply chain teams, projects and strategic initiatives.
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Full-Spectrum Beverage Supply Chain Talent Solutions
Executive Search
Interim Executives & On-Demand Talent
Fractional Supply Chain Consulting
Supply Chain Job Board
Juice | Tea | Coffee | Soda | Water | Health & Wellness | Milk & Dairy
Trusted Supply Chain Talent Consultants For:
Beverage Practice Leadership Team
Chris Gaffney
Former VP of Global Strategic Supply Chain for The Coca-Cola Company

Rodney Apple
Founder & Managing Partner of SCM Talent Group
Focus: Logistics & Supply Chain Management Optimization
- Former Supply Chain Executive at Coca-Cola for 25 years
- VP of Global Strategic Supply Chain
- President of Coca-Cola Supply
- SVP Product Supply System Strategy
- VP of System Transformation
- VP of Logistics for North America
- Currently leads supply chain advisory & fractional consulting projects focused in the Beverage and adjacent industries
- Co-host of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, providing leadership and career development advice to supply chain professionals and budding executives
Focus: Supply Chain Executive Search & Talent Development
- Led all executive and professional supply chain recruitment for The Coca-Cola Company for 6+ years spanning:
- 22 Beverage Factories
- Global Sourcing & Procurement
- Logistics & Transportation
- Global Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Inventory Management, Supply & Demand Planning, S&OP
- 20+ years focused in supply chain recruitment, personally filling 1,000+ professional to executive supply chain positions
- Co-host of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, providing career development and team building advice to supply chain practitioners
“Rodney is a producer of results – he understands the business and talent needs of clients, knows how to find and develop talent better than most, and above all is focused on bringing great talent to senior roles and tough-to-fill requirements.”
– Group Director, Global Talent Acquisition The Coca-Cola Company


Supply Chain Careers Podcast
Beverage Industry Thought Leadership
A podcast made for supply chain practitioners seeking professional development advice, thought leadership, and actionable insights from leading supply chain executives. Hosted by Chris Gaffney, Rodney Apple and Mike Ogle.
Beverage Industry Segments
SCM Talent Group provides a full range of supply chain talent solutions from executive search to fractional consulting to interim leaders. Apple and Gaffney have successfully led supply chain transformations and team builds for multiple beverage clients and have a firm grasp on the core beverage industry segments.
- Manufacturing
- Packaging & Equipment
- Ingredients
- Distributors & Suppliers
