Company Name

The Quartz Corp

Search Job Title

Supply Chain Manager

Client Profile

The Quartz Corp (TQC) is a leading mining and mineral processing company that manages the entire value chain, from extraction to refinement, packaging, and testing.

Role Objectives & Challenges

The role involved overseeing the entire internal supply chain, including purchasing and planning. The ideal candidate needed to bring a more strategic approach to integrating these two areas. Longer-term planning required better alignment between demand planning and purchasing. In addition to tactical execution, the candidate needed to introduce a strategic, long-term outlook. They were also tasked with evaluating and upgrading the company’s technology stack to ensure it was modern and efficient.

Our Approach to Solve the Search

Given TQC’s focus on mining, sourcing candidates presented unique challenges. The search initially focused on local talent in Western North Carolina before expanding regionally into eastern Tennessee and southwest Virginia. While a background in mining was ideal, the client was open to candidates from heavy manufacturing or industrial manufacturing sectors if finding someone with mining experience proved difficult. Experience with raw materials was particularly important to meet the purchasing requirements of the role.

The Hire & Results

The search was conducted in close collaboration with the site leader, who was instrumental in expediting the review process for a slate of five candidates. Of the three candidates who were interviewed, two were highly regarded by the client. Although one of the final candidates had a mining background, they were ultimately not selected for the role. The candidate who accepted the offer came from a heavy manufacturing background and possessed the necessary experience with raw materials and purchasing to meet the needs of The Quartz Corp.