Category: Professionals
How to Write Job Descriptions That Attract Top Supply Chain Talent
INTRODUCTION Supply chain job descriptions can be the first weapon in your arsenal to attract top talent. The competition for top supply chain talent is fierce these days. Unfortunately, a lot of companies treat their job descriptions as a necessary evil instead of a strategic marketing tool. These companies have yet to learn that there’s a strong association between a company’s job postings and its brand image. In other words, posting bad job descriptions can have a negative impact on a company’s brand image and deter the best candidates from applying. The demand for top supply chain talent has [...]
Contract Staffing on the Rise in Supply Chains
Introduction Contract staffing offers the dynamic world of supply chain management solutions to problems that these organizations regularly struggle to solve by optimizing workforces to meet fluctuating consumer demands and disruptions. When you add in rapid technological advances and the need to quickly build capacity to handle these obstacles, rapid hiring practices become in-demand. Supply chain contract staffing emerges as a powerful solution to address these challenges efficiently. Understanding Supply Chain Talent Needs Supply chain contract staffing involves hiring temporary professionals on a contractual basis to fulfill specific roles and responsibilities within the supply chain function. These contract staff [...]
Podcast: Shaping a Career in Logistics – with Tim Grant, VP of Logistics & Customer Service, T. Marzetti
Listen to our 55th Supply Chain Careers Series Episode featuring Tim Grant, VP of Logistics & Customer Success, T. Marzetti.
How to Attract and Manage Talent in the Supply Chain
Hiring trends in 2023 include employers that don't over-hire in response to rosy economic outlooks and employees who are pro active about their own gap analysis and growth. These tactics can reduce the need and impact for widespread layoffs that damage culture and engagement.
The Role of Organizational Development in Supply Chain, with Jennifer Longnion
Listen to our 2nd Supply Chain Talent Building and Engagement Podcast Series Episode featuring Jennifer Longnion, Founder and Chief Organization Officer of See and Free Consulting.
Become The Boss People Want To Work With: Supply Chain Leadership Series Ep 12
In this episode of our supply chain leadership podcast, listen and learn about what it takes to obtain your first manager position!
Procurement Analyst Job Description | Career Resource
Procurement analysis is a critical function within the supply chain management process that focuses on optimizing the procurement and sourcing activities of a company. The primary goal is to ensure the availability of necessary goods and services at the right time and cost, while also maximizing efficiency and minimizing risks. A Procurement Analyst plays a crucial role in achieving these objectives by analyzing data, market trends, supplier performance, and other factors to make informed procurement decisions. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Analyst leverages data-driven insights to support the procurement team in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier evaluation, [...]
Operations Career Paths | Overview of Career Opportunities
Introduction Supply chain operations career paths are on the rise in prominence and importance. Supply chains play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of goods, services, and information from manufacturers to end-users/consumers. As the demand for streamlined operations continues to rise, the importance of career paths in supply chain operations has become more pronounced than ever. If you’re looking to make a career move, you would be wise to consider these career paths. The Growing Demand for Supply Chain Professionals In a globalized marketplace characterized by rapid technological advancements, organizations are recognizing the strategic importance of supply [...]
Podcast: A Day In The Life of a VP, Customer Success at an AI Company!
Listen to our 6th episode of the Day-In-The-Life of a Supply Chain Professional podcast series! Hear the day-to-day activities of Sean Mitchell, VP of Customer Success at Gather AI!
New Podcast Series: Leading Talent Engagement Within Supply Chain, with Aaron Lincove
Listen to our 1st Supply Chain Talent Building and Engagement Podcast Series Episode featuring Aaron Lincove, Vice President, HR Americas!
