Supply Chain Webinars
In addition to having hosted quarterly webinars as the APICS Career Coach, SCM Talent Group hosts solution-oriented supply chain webinars centered around talent development and related topics with the goal of helping employers improve their abilities in hiring and retaining top supply chain talent and helping job seekers accelerate their careers
How a Near-Death Experience Transformed a Leader: Tarek Taha’s Career Story
Discover how a near-death experience transformed Tarek Taha’s leadership journey.
Global Logistics Predictions in 2025
Introduction The world of global trade and supply chain management is evolving rapidly, influenced by shifts in policy, technology, and labor dynamics. Christopher Wall, Co-Founder and CEO of Zeus Logics, [...]
Supplier Relationship Management Takes Center Stage in 2025
Supplier relationship management takes on an important role as 2025 kicks off. The unsettled nature of vendor relationships becomes even more tenuous as the United States transitions to a new administration focused on increasing domestic revenue production.
Navigating Success in Supply Chain: Insights from Glen Wegel
Introduction In a recent episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, Glen Wegel shared his extraordinary journey in supply chain management, offering a wealth of insights into leadership, career transitions, [...]
Supply Chain Salary Insights | High Paying Supply Chain Jobs
Introduction As the markets shift and evolve, compensation for various jobs shift as well. The average supply chain salary has increased substantially in the last 10 years. Supply chain emerged as one of the [...]
Navigating Supply Chain Risk Management in Post Election Climate
Introduction In the aftermath of an election, the intersection of politics, trade policies, and talent development becomes more pronounced. For supply chain leaders, this means navigating an intricate landscape where [...]
Supply Chain Executives Weigh in On Manufacturing Operations Talent Shortages Threatening US Investments
By Chris Gaffney and Joshua Stack Introduction A creeping imbalance in the supply chain talent world could threaten to disrupt American manufacturing investments. Not enough people have manufacturing operations experience. As billions flow into [...]
Leading Through Change: Lessons from Rick McDonald on Supply Chain Success and Resilience
Introduction: A Career Shaped by Supply Chain Excellence Rick McDonald, former Chief Supply Chain Officer at Clorox, exemplifies a career built on embracing challenges, continuous learning, and strategic leadership. With [...]
Reasons for the Supply Chain Talent Shortage & How are Companies Adapting
Money doesn't grow on trees, normally. However, if you have desirable skills and supply chain experience, you can almost write your own ticket to lucrative job opportunities. The supply chain talent shortage is helping [...]
Mike Leggett, CSCO of La-Z-Boy on Changing Perspectives on Career Success
Finding a Passion for Supply Chain Mike’s path to supply chain began almost by chance. Initially a finance major at Ohio State, an uninspiring internship led him to explore other [...]
Strategic Career Pivots, Leadership, and Sustainability in Supply Chain: Lessons from Lee Beard
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we talk with Lee Beard, a supply chain executive with extensive experience at companies such as Coca-Cola, Nordstrom, Nike and Dell.
Celebrating 20 Episodes of Supply Chain Leadership
Highlighting all of the lessons from the previous 19 episides, Chris, Mike, and Rodney showcase how these tips lead to success for people and organizations.
Hurricane Helene Business Update | Asheville, North Carolina
Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on Asheville, NC. Learn how the community has rallied to organize supply chains and restore essentials.
Steve Simmerman Talks About Robotics’ Impact on Supply Chain Workforce
In a recent episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, Steve Simmerman, VP of Global Alliances at Locus Robotics, shared his experiences and insights on how robotics is reshaping supply chain operations.
Unlocking Value with Change Management & Planning with Katie Fowler
Katie Fowler details ways in which the process of change mangagement can lock in value and secure a company's long term growth patterns.
Will Remote Working Die? Here’s Why That’s Highly Doubtful
It continues to be advantageous for supply chain employers to provide remote work opportunities, if for no other reason than you expand your available talent pool in an already shallow market.
The Importance of Cross-Functional Skills in Supply Chain Management: Enhancing Supply Chain Collaboration
Discover the power of an agile supply chain: adapt quickly to consumer demands and stay ahead of the competition.
The Career Path of a Director, Global Procurement
Global procurement plays a critical role in today’s fast-paced, interconnected business landscape.
Reshaping The Trucking World – with NMFTA Leaders, Debbie Sparks & Joe Ohr
The trucking industry, a vital component of the global supply chain, is currently undergoing a profound transformation. This shift is driven by advances in technology, increasing emphasis on sustainability, and the growing need for enhanced cybersecurity.
The Rise of Sustainable Logistics: Redefining Industry Standards and Careers
Discover the power of an agile supply chain: adapt quickly to consumer demands and stay ahead of the competition.
Reaching The Chief Supply Chain Officer Level
8 skills and strategies to become a Chief Supply Chain Officer. Learn about strategic thinking, leadership, financial acumen.
What’s going on with American Manufacturing?
Discover the power of an agile supply chain: adapt quickly to consumer demands and stay ahead of the competition.
Podcast: A Day in the Life in Demand Planning – with Victoria Grillo
Learn about the day in the life Demand Planning! Listen to Victoria Grillo, a seasoned Demand Planning Executive.
Market Pressures Slowing Hiring and Adjusting Supply Chain Career Paths
Discover the power of an agile supply chain: adapt quickly to consumer demands and stay ahead of the competition.
Building a Career in Supply Chain Automation
Discover how to build a successful career in supply chain automation. Learn about essential skills, emerging technologies, and career paths.
Agile Supply Chain Explained
Discover the power of an agile supply chain: adapt quickly to consumer demands and stay ahead of the competition.
Women In Trucking: Transforming Career Paths
Women in Trucking is have a transformative impact in supply chain. Learn about career opportunities, diversity, and inclusion in trucking.
A Supply Chain Journey: From Boy Scouts to Boardrooms
Explore Joe Tillman's inspiring supply chain journey. Discover career insights into the world of supply chain management.
Developing Future Leaders | Best Practices & Challenges
Developing future leaders can be difficult. Learn these best practices for leadership development and how to identify potential leaders.
Podcast: A Day in the Life of a Director, S&OP – with Andrew Schneider
Listen to our 10th episode of the "Day-In-The-Life of a Supply Chain Professional" podcast series! Hear the day-to-day activities of Andrew Schneider, a S&OP Director at Project Canary!
Humanitarian Logistics Jobs On the Rise for Supply Chain Pros
Introduction Humanitarian logistics jobs have been on the rise with the increase in global conflict and climate related crises. As Europe and the Middle East continue to be war torn, essential infrastructure is destroyed [...]
Leadership Soft Skills – Leadership Series Ep 17
Master the leadership soft skills required to effectively operate at a high level. Enhance efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness.
Leading Orchestrated Supply Chains: The Keys To Success – Leadership Series Ep 16
Strategies for leading orchestrated supply chains effectively. Learn how integration, flexibility, and technology can drive success.
Innovative Employee Retention Strategies Include 4 Day Work Week
Introduction Competition for top tier talent continues to be an issue, especially in supply chain. Employers are striving for balance between attracting the best talent and using innovative employee retention strategies to fill out [...]
Key Supply Chain Career Trends: 100th Episode Special
Supply chain career trends unveiled: Discover how AI, the gig economy, and soft skills shape the future of supply chain professionals.
Podcast: Servant Leadership with SVP of Supply Chain – Steve Szilagyi
Steve Szilagyi, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at MSC Industrial Supply Co. talks with us about his greatest lessons learned about servant leadership.
Podcast: A Day In The Life of a Director of Continuous Improvement
Listen to our 4th episode of the Day-In-The-Life of a Supply Chain Professional podcast series! Hear the day-to-day activities of Tim York, Director of Continuous Improvement at American Products!
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Career Paths
Strategic sourcing and procurement is a critical aspect of supply chain management. While supply chain management career paths are expansive, procurement career paths are also quite extensive as well.
Future of Logistics: Exploring Insights & Innovation
Discover the future of logistics and how technology, sustainability, and human collaboration are shaping a responsive industry.
The Rise of Fractional Supply Chain Executives – with Dan Marous, Interim/Fractional CSCO & COO
Explore the rise of fractional supply chain executives and their impact on the future of supply chain management & employment.
Director of Procurement Job Description and Position Overview
Introduction The Director of Procurement plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of an organization's supply chain and procurement processes. They are responsible for overseeing the sourcing, purchasing, and negotiation of goods [...]
Price Bumps Turn to Brand Marketing for CPG Companies
Introduction Economic levers being pulled by manufacturing companies in 2024 involve marketing and volume plays. Companies don’t have the power to push prices like they did in 2020 and later. Those margins are now [...]
Channel Free Logistics Innovates Supply Chain’s Traditional Operations
Introduction According to Bill Thayer, “Logistics is the part of retail where you can truly be very collaborative.” Thayer’s company Fillogic has developed a process and practice he dubs “channel free logistics.” We talked [...]
Podcast: Building the Future of Channel Free Logistics – with Bill Thayer, CEO of Fillogic
Uncover the inspiring story of a logistics pioneer and CEO. Get insights into the future of logistics and the impact of technology.
Human Capital Management Finds Value Using Supply Chain Management Tactics
By Andrew Lobo This article is a companion piece our Podcast with Andrew Lobo, "The Future of Supply Chain Talent Management." Introduction - Why compare Supply Chain Management to Human Capital Management? The purpose [...]
Podcast: The Future of Supply Chain Talent Management – with CHRO, Andrew Lobo
Andrew Lobo, CHRO, dives into the fascinating intersection of supply chain management and talent management
Recruiters for Remote Jobs Incorporating Flex and Hybrid Position Needs in Supply Chain
Recruiters for remote jobs specialize in negotiating candidate desires with client needs in a rapidly changing talent landscape.
Director of Logistics Position Overview
A Day in the Life of a Director of Logistics As a Director of Logistics, every day presents lots of challenges and opportunities. This pivotal role requires a unique blend of skills, both technical [...]
Podcast: The Role of Technology in Supply Chain – with Founder of Supermoon Solution, Chris Harris
Chris Harris Founder of Supermoon Solutions, dives deep into becoming a pivotal figure in supply chain technology space.
Vendor Management Skills Accelerate Supply Chain Career Growth
This article is a companion piece our Leadership Podcast, "The Art of Leading Other Leaders." Introduction Your supply chain career will advance much faster once you master the art of external vendor management and [...]
The Art of Leading Other Leaders – Supply Chain Leadership Series Ep 15
Listen to the 15th episode of our supply chain leadership podcast! Learn the art of leading other leaders!
Shaping the Next Generation of Supply Chain Leaders with Tryon University
Tune into the 6th episode of our Supply Chain Talent Building and Engagement Podcast Series. dive into the heart of talent management in the supply chain industry with Tryon Solutions. Unveiling the secrets behind their innovative Tryon University program
Podcast: Empowering Women in Supply Chain: Liz Raman-Grubbs’ Mission & Career
Liz Raman-Grubbs, Founder of Supply Chain Gals, reveals innovative approaches to supporting and empowering women in supply chain.
Top First Round Interview Questions to Ace Your Screening Interview
Preparing for a first-round interview? This guide offers essential questions to expect, alongside tips for answering them effectively. Whether you're a candidate gearing up for a screening or a recruiter looking to refine your [...]
New Logistics Talent Models for 2024
New logistics trends in 2024 like contract staffing & fractional labor can help employers navigate a steadily rising consumer demand.
Continuous Improvement Manager Position Overview
Position Overview: Continuous Improvement Manager A Continuous Improvement Manager plays a crucial role in organizations by driving efficiency, enhancing processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This position involves overseeing and implementing strategies [...]
Top Supply Chain Careers Podcast Episodes in 2023
Checkout the top supply chain careers podcast episodes for 2023!
Supply Chain Experience Provides Many Profitable Opportunities
Supply chain experience holds immense potential for professionals seeking a rewarding and lucrative career path. Leveraging this expertise effectively can unlock various opportunities across industries and propel individuals toward greater success. In this guide, [...]
Podcast: Leading Large Supply Chain Organizations – with VP of Supply Chain at Les Schwab Tire Centers, Ken Edwards
Don't miss out on this episode where Ken Edwards, a mastermind in supply chain management, unveils the secrets behind leading global giants like Frito Lay, Starbucks, and Les Schwab.
A Hybrid Work Schedule Provides the Best of Both Worlds
Introduction Hybrid work schedules were once reserved for rare instances of satellite offices or other special circumstances. The Pandemic has disrupted the norms more than initially thought and made these working arrangements more prevalent [...]
Supply Chain Management Careers – Overview of Career Options
Supply Chain Management Careers are some of the most expansive and diverse disciplines within the business world as they encompass a broad array of interconnected activities and functions which enable commercial activities, such as [...]
Director of Manufacturing Job Description
This director of manufacturing job description serves as a guide post for employers and employees when pursuing the hire or position. These are highly sought after roles that require a lot of experience and [...]
Logistics Coordinator Job Description and Position Overview
This logistics coordinator job description serves as a guide post for employers and employees when pursuing the hire or position. These are highly sought-after roles that require a lot of experience and skill. Specialized [...]
Plant Manager Job Description
This plant manager job description serves as a guide post for employers and employees when pursuing the hire or position. These are highly sought after roles that require a lot of experience and skill. [...]
Solutions Specialist Job Description and Position Overview
This solutions specialist job description serves as a guide post for employers and employees when pursuing the hire or position. These are highly sought after roles that require a lot of experience and skill. [...]
Sourcing Manager Job Description and Position Overview
This sourcing manager job description and position overview is an important piece to the hiring and job search puzzle. Employers need to understand how to list this job and candidates need to know if [...]
S&OP Director Job Description and Position Overview
This S&OP Director Job Description serves as a guide post for employers and employees when pursuing the hire or position of S&OP Director. These are highly sought after roles that require a lot [...]
Talent Pipeline Management in a Neutral Market
Talent pipeline management continues to be a crucial element of success or failure in today’s world of supply chain. This is another in our series analyzing the intersection of supply chain and talent. We [...]
Mastering Performance Management: Supply Chain Leadership Series Ep 14
Listen to the 14th episode of our supply chain leadership podcast! Learn how to master performance management!
The Intersection of HR and Supply Chain – with McKesson VP, HR Business Partner, Arica Drummond-Clay
Tune into the 5th episode of our Supply Chain Talent Building and Engagement Podcast Series. Dive deep into the intersection of HR and supply chain with McKesson VP, HR Business Partner, Arica Drummond-Clay.
2024 Supply Chain Trends & Failed 2023 Predictions
Introduction 2024 supply chain trends will be difficult to predict. First we have to figure out what went on in 2023 and where some of those predictions fell short. The year in supply chain [...]
Transportation and Logistics Career Paths
Transportation and Logistics is a critical aspect of supply chain management. While supply chain management career paths are expansive, procurement career paths are also quite extensive as well.
Comparing Contingency and Retained Search: What’s the Difference?
Navigating the complex world of executive search can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to choosing between retained search and contingent search methods. Both approaches have their merits, but which one is best [...]
Quality Manager Job Description and Position Overview
Quality management is an essential aspect of every successful organization, with a dedicated Quality Manager ensuring products and services meet the highest standards. But what makes a Quality Manager truly exceptional? How do they [...]
Tips for Successful Logistics Hiring Decisions in 2024
Introduction Logistics hiring has never been simple and easy. 2024 will present many of the usual hurdles to finding enough people to work in this nuanced field. However, a supply chain world under constant [...]
Podcast: A Day in the Life of a Planning Manager – with Frank Boxley
Listen to our 9th episode of the "Day-In-The-Life of a Supply Chain Professional" podcast series! Hear the day-to-day activities of Frank Boxley, a Planning Manager at Merson!
Podcast: Climbing the Supply Chain Leadership Ladder – with President of McLane Grocery, Chris Smith
Hosts: Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney In This Episode: In this episode of the "Supply Chain Careers Podcast," we sit down with Chris Smith, who has a rich background spanning [...]
Fostering Positive Culture and Employee Engagement – with Global HR Executive, Ashley Berg Jensen
Tune into the 4th episode of our Supply Chain Talent Building and Engagement Podcast Series. Dive deep into fostering a positive culture and boosting employee engagement with Global HR Executive, Ashley Jensen.
Podcast: A Day in the Life of a CEO – Career Path to Chief Executive Officer
Hosts: Rodney Apple and Mike Ogle In This Episode: In this podcast episode, Mike Newman, CEO of Returnity Innovations, shares his career journey and advice for entrepreneurs. Mike has a diverse background, having [...]
Podcast: A Supply Chain & Transportation Trailblazer – with Supply Chain Executive, Michelle Livingstone
Listen to our 61st Supply Chain Careers Series Episode featuring Supply Chain Executive, Michelle Livingstone!
Podcast: The Evolution of Supply Chain Education – with Yossi Sheffi, Director, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
Listen to our 59th Supply Chain Careers Series Episode featuring Director, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, Yossi Sheffi!
Growing Prominence of Interim Staffing
Introduction The "non-recession recession" has some companies hedging their bets on hiring. They want to control costs as demand slows but don’t want to overcorrect in a market that is still very tight for [...]
Podcast: Creating a Career in Supply Chain – with Founder at Concordia Supply Chain Group, Donna Palumbo-Miele
Listen to our 58th Supply Chain Careers Series Episode featuring Donna Palumbo-Miele, Founder and Managing Director at Concordia Supply Chain Group.
Leading Through Change and Transformation: Supply Chain Leadership Series Ep 13
Listen to the 13th episode of our supply chain leadership podcast! Learn how to advance your career through leading change and transformation!
Podcast: Paving a Unique Pathway to COO, with BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition COO, Felix Faulhaber
Listen to our 60th Supply Chain Careers Series Episode featuring Felix Faulhaber, COO of BODYARMOR Nutrition.
Director of Business Development Job Description
Director of Business Development This Director of Business Development job description will help you to better understand the position's needs and value. Growing a business, establishing new connections and finding opportunities is extremely important [...]
Remote Logistics Jobs & How to Land Them
Introduction As remote work continues to become more of the norm, more job seekers and employees are looking for ways to transition into a remote career. Logistics recruiters work hard to provide career growth [...]
Second Round Interview Questions | How to Answer
Now that you’ve completed the first interview screen and have been contacted regarding the next round, it’s time to prepare for the second round interview questions. The questions in the second round can be much more in-depth than the first round interview questions.
Podcast: The Journey of Creating a Supply Chain Consulting Business, with the founders of Profit Point Inc.
Listen to our 57th Supply Chain Careers Series Episode featuring Alan Kosansky and Jim Piermarini, co-founders of Profit Point Inc.
Podcast: A Day In The Life of a Warehouse and Distribution Professional
In this episode of A Day in the Life of a Supply Chain Professional podcast, host Rodney Apple interviews Charles Weaver, a veteran in warehousing and distribution with 29 years of experience.
Podcast: From Corporate Supply Chain to Entrepreneurship, with Oakmont Founder, Lindsey Walker
Listen to our 56th Supply Chain Careers Series Episode featuring Oakmont Founder, Lindsey Walker
Why Supply Chain Transformations Fail
Introduction Supply Chain transformations fail because of poor planning. That's the most succinct and oversimplified way to put it. Historically in large and small companies, change and transformation were viewed as a periodic event. [...]
Bare Minimum Mondays Reflects Gen Z Workplace Influence
Bare Minimum Mondays might pressure employers to accommodate Gen Z workers into the future - but maybe not as much in Supply Chain.
The Evolution of the HR Business Partner, with Mona Kelly
Listen to our 3rd Supply Chain Talent Building and Engagement Podcast Series Episode featuring Mona Kelly, Founder of Symmetry Coaching, LLC.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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!
8 Remote Supply Chain Jobs & How to Land Them
Different types of remote supply chain jobs along with how to land these remote supply chain, procurement, and logistics positions!
Successful Change Management in Supply Chain is about Process & People
Successful change management and organizational transformation depends largely on procuring buy-in from each level of the organization.
Podcast: The Importance of People, Relationships, and Communication – with Charles Fallon, President of LIDD
Listen to our 54th Supply Chain Careers Series Episode featuring Charles Fallon, President of LIDD.
How to Retain Supply Chain Talent – New Challenges & Solutions
We look at the cost of losing employees, the challenges involved, and new solutions on how to retain supply chain talent,
Return to Office Roadmap | Navigate the New Normal
Return to work has to be done in a way that curates an onsite culture which benefits the team while also being conscious of cost, productivity, and the emerging trends in a Pandemic impacted workforce.
6 Creative Ways to Find S&OP Talent (INFOGRAPHIC)
If your primary recruiting strategy for S&OP talent is “posting and praying”, you have already committed your first mistake. There’s a sea of top performers that are content in their current roles and are [...]
Supply Chain Leadership Series Ep 11: Getting Your First Manager Position
In this episode of our supply chain leadership podcast, listen and learn about what it takes to obtain your first manager position!
Podcast: A Day In The Life of a Chief of Staff
Listen to our 5th episode of the Day-In-The-Life of a Supply Chain Professional podcast series! Hear the day-to-day activities of Jade Jones, Chief of Staff at Boeing!
Future of Supply Chain Work: Gig Economy
The future of supply chain work is going to involve the gig economy as a means for employers to build capacity and engage in much needed change management and guided transformations.
Podcast: The Future of Supply Chains: Mass Email Layoffs, Gig Economy, Automation, and The Return to Work!
Listen to our in-person recording session on topics such as mass email layoffs, automation & aI in supply chain, and the future of the supply chain gig economy.
Demand Planner Job Description
Demand planning is a supply chain management process that forecasts demand for products to ensure they can be available and delivered to customers. The goal is to hit a balance between having sufficient inventory levels to meet customer needs without having a surplus. A Demand Planner helps to ensure that these levels are consistently met in a cost-effective manner.
Podcast: Navigating Complex Supply Chain Transformations – with Chris Brown, Sr. VP of Supply Chain & Operations
Listen to our 53rd Supply Chain Careers Series Episode featuring Chris Brown, Senior VP of Supply Chain and Operations, Rise Baking Company.
Quiet Quitting in Supply Chain: Blind Spots for Leaders
If your employees are "quiet quitting," if might be one of your blind spots as a leader.
Top Reasons Companies Prefer Specialized Recruiters
Specialized recruiters are experts in their field with deeper and broader relationships and better access to specialized talent.
Supply Chain Leadership Series Ep 10: The Art of Servant Leadership
In the 10th Leadership Series episode, listen and learn about what it takes to be and live the role of the servant leader.
Manufacturing Career Paths
Manufacturing career paths include jobs inside and outside the plant. In today’s supply chain environment, these positions are changing rapidly and providing a lot of career growth and opportunity. Manufacturing jobs produce goods and [...]
Guide: Specialized vs Generalist
Why Companies Prefer Specialized Supply Chain Recruiters vs Generalists Download Your Copy Below When it comes to finding top talent for your supply chain team, the stakes are high. After [...]
Co Sourcing Partners Impact Outcomes and Profitability
By Chris Gaffney and Karen Bird Find the Right Co-Sourcing Partner Building capability in your supply chain used to be a bright-line distinction: Either you did it yourself or you hired someone else to [...]
Diversity in Supply Chain – (DEI) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Supply Chains
Managing diversity in your company’s supply chain workforce can be challenging. However, the overall benefits of a diverse workforce improve your company’s worth. In business, the bottom line indicates the health and growth of a company. Most return on investment (ROI) numbers can be [...]
Podcast: Building Networks Before You Need Them – with Mark Shaughnessy, President, Crowsnest Capital, Inc
Listen to our 52nd Supply Chain Careers Series Episode featuring Mark Shaughnessy, President, Crowsnest Capital
Why Your Supply Chain Recruiters Should Be Supply Chain Consultants
Sourcing top notch supply chain talent has become just as volatile as the supply chain itself and requires specialized recruiters who double as supply chain consultants and talent advisors for your organization. Disruption and volatility has become the norm in the world of supply chain. The field was wrought with archaic processes, aging workforce, and prone to delays from things like weather events and political whims. It now seems that geopolitical impulses and volatile externalities have had a permanent disruptive impact on the end to end supply chain world. Because of this, it has become ever more important to be able to rely on your specialized supply chain recruiter as a supply chain consultant.
Elevator Pitch Tactics for Supply Chain Professionals
Introduction From your local coffee shop to a networking happy hour to meeting your significant other’s friends for the first time, typically the first thing people ask is “So what do you do for [...]
Trends Affecting the Food and Beverage Supply Chain
Quiet Bridge Burning could be the next hot trend in the employment market. Talent professionals have been experiencing a sharp rise in candidates who are accepting lucrative job offers, only to back out at the last minute.
Podcast: A Day In The Life of a Buyer
Listen to our 3rd episode of the Day-In-The-Life of a Supply Chain Professional podcast series! Hear the day-to-day activities of a Buyer at MasTec Industrial!
Will Tech Layoffs Benefit Supply Chains?
Large scale tech layoffs could lead to a solution to the supply chain talent shortage. Companies like Meta, Tesla, Coinbase, Robinhood, google, Microsoft and Amazon hacked portions of their workforce in efforts to address [...]
Supply Chain Skills Employers Are Looking For
Introduction Supply chain skills can be hard to come by. This niche skillset has created a fierce competition for talent where employers are relying more and more on specialized talent professionals to help fill [...]
The Top Supply Chain Management Jobs
Outlined are the Top Supply Chain Management Jobs across the end-to-end supply chain. Including operations, manufacturing, and more!
Podcast: Reflections on Practical Leadership – with Chancellor Emeritus at The University of Arkansas, John White
Listen to our 51st Supply Chain Career Podcast Episode featuring Chancellor Emeritus at The University of Arkansas, John White
A Day in the Life of a Supply Chain Analyst
Read about a day in the life of a Supply Chain Analyst goes about their day. This is an exciting field with tons of earning potential.
Continuous Improvement Director Job Description
A Continuous Improvement Director position drives implementation across the supply chain including development, planning, and execution of strategies and metrics for Lean principles. A Continuous Improvement Director leads the company initiatives to save cost, eliminate waste, prove customer satisfaction, reduce product defects and increase market share through the use of Lean Six Sigma tools and continuous improvement technologies. This role is responsible for managing and facilitating all Continuous Improvement initiatives and strategy for the company.
What to Expect When Working with a Supply Chain Recruiter
The time may come sometime in the near future for you to make a very important hire. That effort could best be left up to professionals who specialize in the specific duty of sourcing [...]
Building Your Supply Chain Resume
Your supply chain resume is the primary tool for obtaining your supply chain internship/co-op or landing a supply chain job after graduation.
6 Tactics to Get Promoted at Your Supply Chain Job
What can you do to accelerate your supply chain career advancement with your current employer? In planning your supply chain career, earning a job promotion is a surefire way to reach your goals sooner [...]
Quiet Bridge Burning a HOT Topic
Quiet Bridge Burning could be the next hot trend in the employment market. Talent professionals have been experiencing a sharp rise in candidates who are accepting lucrative job offers, only to back out at the last minute.
50th Episode Special – Best of Supply Chain Careers!
We are excited to present a 50th special - "Best of Episode" that includes best practices from some of Supply Chain's most influential thought leaders!
7 Creative Ways to Find Supply Chain Talent (INFOGRAPHIC)
Struggling to hire and retain supply chain talent? Be sure to check out SCM Talent Group’s 10 part blog series that covers the top strategies employers can implement to improve their ability to hire [...]
Supply Chain Leadership Series Ep 9: Adult Learning & Development Planning
In this episode, listen and learn how to get started and apply the 70-20-10 concept that helps you weave your development and learning into the job, making the time and space for development.
Recession Proof Jobs in Supply Chain
Recession proof jobs are a hot topic in the post-Pandemic world. Economic turbulence plagues much of the world, causing rippling effects on supply chains here at home. It is likely that there will be [...]
Podcast: Supply Chain Career Tips – with Founder of Trailpaths Inc, Robert Martichenko
Listen to our 49th Supply Chain Career Podcast Episode featuring Founder of Trailpaths Inc, Robert Martichenko!
Challenges for Supply Chain Human Resources
Sourcing and finding talent in the Pandemic era has posed significant challenges in most every industry. Supply chain human resources partners have been tasked with an additional burden of finding top-tier talent that can [...]
Supply Chain Leadership Series Ep 8: Developing Internal and External Networks
In this episode, we discuss how to advance your career by building your internal and external networks!
Skill Loss in Supply Chain | Talent Retention Through Upskilling
How can employers innovate retention policies in a time of talent shortage and skill loss in supply chain?
Podcast: Advancement in Transportation & Logistics Careers – with MIT Executive Director, Chris Caplice
Listen to our 48th Supply Chain Career Podcast Episode featuring MIT Executive Director, Chris Caplice!
Podcast: A Day In The Life of a Supply Chain Analyst
Listen to our 2nd episode of the Day-In-The-Life of a Supply Chain Professional podcast series! Hear the day-to-day activities of a Supply Chain Analyst at Profit Point Inc!
Tips to Avoid Thanksgiving Supply Chain Disruptions!
Strategic Sourcing and logistics hurdles could easily disrupt your Thanksgiving supply chain! Here are some tips to navigate these pitfalls before they happen!
Podcast: Supply Chain Skills Employers are Seeking- with Sime Curkovic, Professor at Western Michigan University
Listen to our 45th Supply Chain Career Podcast Episode featuring Sime Curkovic, a Supply Chain Professor for Western Michigan University!
Building a Manufacturing and Supply Chain Career with Michael Meeth
This article recounts a podcast interview we did with Tesla's MIchael Meeth as he recounts his supply chain career journey from college to Whirlpool to Tesla.
Leadership Series Ep 7: Confidence & Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome
In this episode, we discuss how to advance your career by being able to recognize when you are losing confidence and falling into the imposter syndrome.
Mission: Follow-up Interview
How do you get the follow up interview in a fluid and dynamic supply chain talent world? The competition is fierce but you can separate yourself from the pack with these practices. You landed [...]
Podcast: Advancing to Executive Supply Chain Roles – with Chief Procurement Officer, Martha Buffington
Listen to our 47th Supply Chain Career Podcast Episode featuring Chief Procurement Officer, Martha Buffington!
SCM Talent Group Expands Recruiting Team with Two Boeing Supply Chain Professionals
Former supply chain employees for Boeing join the recruiting team for SCM Talent.
Podcast: A Day In The Life of a Vice President of Supply Chain
Listen to our 1st episode of the Day-In-The-Life of a Supply Chain Professional podcast series! Hear the day-to-day activities of a Vice President of Supply Chain at Red Bud Brands!
Leadership Series Ep 6: Being Stuck in a Career Rut – Recognition & Solutions
In this episode, we discuss how to advance your career by being able to recognize when you are stuck in a rut, when work might seem stale, your energy level seems to be dropping, or you've stopped learning
What Does a Recruiter Do?
Supply Chain recruiters use their knowledge and expertise of the end-to-end supply chain to source and place highly qualified supply chain talent.
Podcast: Growing Supply Chain Teams & Careers – with Stacy Green, SVP at Keurig Dr. Pepper
Listen to our 46th Supply Chain Career Podcast Episode featuring Stacy Green, Senior Vice President of Sales Operations for Keurig Dr. Pepper!
Project Manager Job Description
This project manager job description outlines qualifications, duties, required experience, salary range, and benefits for this position.
State of the Supply Chain Job Market: Labor Hoarding and Co-Sourcing
The supply chain labor market has been going through volatile changes and disruptions. Staffing has been a challenge at the front line and in professional ranks for the past two plus years. In the last six months, there have been signs that economic activity is slowing. Some spaces, including technology, have seen the beginnings of layoffs. This is what we would expect given history. To date, this type of activity has been less prevalent in Supply Chain jobs. So what is different about jobs in Supply Chain and will we see this continue? Supply Chain leaders are using different approaches and we will discuss a few of them. One such shifting dynamic is labor hoarding - an age-old term used to describe the retention of a company’s labor base during down economic times.
Leadership Podcast Series Ep 5: Collaboration Externally & Internally
In this episode, listen to former Coca-Cola Supply Chain Executive, Chris Gaffney, speak on how to advance your career by being more aware of and developing better collaboration skills, both internal and external..
Podcast: Building a Supply Chain Career – with Tesla Global Supply Chain Manager, Michael Meeth
Listen to our 44th Supply Chain Career Podcast Episode featuring Michael Meeth, a Global Supply Chain Manager from Tesla!
Leadership Podcast Series Ep 4: Personal Productivity
In this episode, listen to former Coca-Cola Supply Chain Executive, Chris Gaffney, speak on how to maximize your personal productivity.
Director, Procurement/Strategic Sourcing – Spellman High Voltage Electronics
SCM Talent Group's recruiting team was able to successfully place a Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Director after a nationwide search of qualified candidates.
Employee Retention Strategies in 2022
We are at the beginning of 2022 and many pundits are making their annual predictions. I would like to do the same as a service to my fellow Supply Chain leaders: I predict you will lose one of your most valuable employees in 2022, but it does not need to happen.
Warehouse Manager Job Description
Warehouse managers tend to work at a single facility, managing one or more aspects of the flow of goods, from incoming receipt of goods to putaway/storage, then picking, packing, and shipping of goods out of the facility.
Supply Chain Manager Job Description
The role of a Supply Chain Manager carries the responsibility of overseeing and managing every stage of the production flow for a company. This includes purchasing raw materials, delivering those materials to various points, ensuring the company makes enough product to meet customer demand, and delivering the final product to the right destinations on time and within budget.
Supply Chain Analyst Job Description
The range of possible responsibilities for the position title of Supply Chain Analyst can be very broad and may be found in every part of supply chain and in every industry. This position naturally concentrates on understanding supply chains, but may be applied to purchasing/sourcing, production/operations, or logistics/distribution. A supply chain analyst needs to be able to access, interpret and leverage data to help companies make decisions for the sourcing, production, and distribution of products. They ensure that the company’s materials and products keep flowing and that supply meets the internal or customers’ demand, is delivered on time, and keeps the company on budget. They may evaluate supplier pricing, product mixes, or transportation costs, or possibly a blend of all these across the supply chain.
Industrial Engineer Job Description
If you’re producing and moving goods, you need a transportation manager. These individuals handle and understand how goods are moved throughout the supply chain and all modes of transportation therein.
Transportation Manager Job Description
If you’re producing and moving goods, you need a transportation manager. These individuals handle and understand how goods are moved throughout the supply chain and all modes of transportation therein.
S&OP Manager Job Description
Top-tier companies that are successful in meeting demand with supply and maximizing profitability more than likely have a Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process that is actively managed. S&OP has grown into a major business process in order to manage the balance and trade-off between conflicting preferences of the supply and demand side of the supply chain. It is one of the most critical business processes used to achieve “best in class” performance for companies to consistently outperform competitors. The S&OP process integrates demand, supply, and financial planning into a forward-thinking plan based on input from the organization’s key functional areas, including sales, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and finance. S&OP links strategic plans to operational plans and strives to develop the most beneficial product portfolio and product mix to maximize sales and profit. The best S&OP processes include superior cross-functional participation and engagement from across the organization, working as a team with a specific person in the role of owner. Similar Job Titles: Sales Planning/Planner Supply Planning/Planner Demand Planning/Planner Demand/Supply Forecasting
Continuous Improvement Specialist Job Description
In order for a company to stay on top of its game, it needs to be constantly looking at ways to perform more efficiently. Current processes need to be analyzed and changes made where improvements will optimize the organizational performance. A Continuous Improvement Specialist has this responsibility. A Continuous Improvement Specialist analyzes a company’s processes and makes suggestions on how to improve them, working with the Operations and Supply Chain teams in recognizing opportunities, making and implementing changes, and sustaining improvements. This position is most often found, but not exclusively, in a manufacturing company.
Procurement Specialist Job Description
The Procurement Specialist is an integral position in facilitating the timely delivery of goods and services while keeping costs as low as possible.. Employees specializing in procurement manage vendor relationships and oversee order placement.
Supply Chain Planner Job Description
A store can’t sell merchandise if it doesn’t have the supply to meet the demand. It is critical to track and manage what is needed and what is available at all times. This is the responsibility of the Supply Chain Planner.
Demand Planning Manager Job Description
Demand Planning is the process that forecasts and manages consumer demand. This process works across many functional areas in a company in order to minimize excess and obsolete inventory, while mitigating out-of-stocks and supply chain disruptions.
Leadership Podcast Series Ep 3: Identifying and Overcoming Your Blind Spots
Chris Gaffney highlights the top ways for leaders to identify their blind spots. He also discusses how oftentimes people do not like to be told what is wrong with themselves.
Podcast: Key Supply Chain Skills – with Mary Long, CEO of Abgility
Mary has multiple end-to-end executive supply chain roles and shares with us some of the critical soft and hard skills professionals and students need to succeed in supply chain careers.
6 Tips for Establishing a Supply Chain Mentorship Program
Establishing a supply chain mentorship program is a proven way to attract, develop and retain talent. There are many benefits that are gained for both the mentor and mentee, and just as many benefits that [...]
Building a High Performing Supply Chain Team
It’s easy to wonder and consider all the possible ways in which you could have done better in your interview. Here are a few signs that an interview went well.
Poll Showing Candidate Driven Market May Be Shifting
It’s easy to wonder and consider all the possible ways in which you could have done better in your interview. Here are a few signs that an interview went well.
Leadership Podcast Series Ep 2: Work Life Balance
Learn the importance of establishing Work-Life Balance to become a more effective leader and producer
Podcast: Pursuing a Career in Supply Chain Risk and Resilience – with Founder of The Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium
In this episode, Greg shares his supply chain career story from start to finish and highlights what it takes to pursue a career in supply chain risk and resilience. Listen to hear his thoughts!
Top 5 Signs an Interview Went Well
It’s easy to wonder and consider all the possible ways in which you could have done better in your interview. Here are a few signs that an interview went well.
Forecast Your Supply Chain Talent Needs Through a Workforce Planning Study
Conducting a routine workforce planning study is important for optimizing your organization’s ability to hire and retain supply chain talent. In a way, it’s similar to supply chain planning, but instead of planning for raw [...]
PRESS RELEASE: SCM TALENT GROUP MERGES WITH SUPPLY CHAIN CAREERS
A popular supply chain job board, career resource hub and podcast will now be part of a leading Supply Chain Executive Search Firm.
Leadership Podcast Ep 1: Start with a Self-assessment to Avoid Regrettable Career Moves
Chris Gaffney is introduced to the SCM Talent podcast team. He touches on his passion for coaching, mentoring, development, and his belief that students and professionals need a resource to help advance their own careers.
Podcast: Preparing Students for Supply Chain Careers – with Sunderesh Heragu, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at OSU
Sunderesh first shares his own supply chain career journey and then provides his thoughts about how students of industrial and systems engineering are being prepared for supply chain careers.
Proactive Ways to Enhance Your Logistics Hiring and Recruitment Process
Is your logistics organization suffering because of a broken hiring and recruitment process? Tired of losing candidates because they are going through too many rounds of onsite interviews?
Christmas is Canceled?! Supply Chain Impacts
Just when you thought the supply chain couldn’t get any worse, CHRISTMAS IS CANCELED!
Podcast: Launching Off the Career Springboard – with Brett Frankenberg, Coca-Cola Supply Chain Executive
Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts, Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney dive into conversation with Supply Chain Executive, Brett Frankenberg. Brett shares how he got started in supply chain through his curiosity about how things work in the physical operation side, but eventually was given an opportunity to get involved in higher-level enterprise systems.
Ebook: The Art of Landing Top Sourcing and Procurement Talent
Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts, Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney dive into conversation with Supply Chain Executive, Brett Frankenberg. Brett shares how he got started in supply chain through his curiosity about how things work in the physical operation side, but eventually was given an opportunity to get involved in higher-level enterprise systems.
Ebook: How to Land Your Next Job in Supply Chain
Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts, Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney dive into conversation with Supply Chain Executive, Brett Frankenberg. Brett shares how he got started in supply chain through his curiosity about how things work in the physical operation side, but eventually was given an opportunity to get involved in higher-level enterprise systems.
Ebook: How to Hire Supply Chain Professionals in 2022
Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts, Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney dive into conversation with Supply Chain Executive, Brett Frankenberg. Brett shares how he got started in supply chain through his curiosity about how things work in the physical operation side, but eventually was given an opportunity to get involved in higher-level enterprise systems.
Ebook: How to Build Your Path to the Supply Chain Executive Suite
Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts, Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney dive into conversation with Supply Chain Executive, Brett Frankenberg. Brett shares how he got started in supply chain through his curiosity about how things work in the physical operation side, but eventually was given an opportunity to get involved in higher-level enterprise systems.
Ghosts, Burning Bridges & Fake Green Pastures – Oh my!
Here are a few of the hot trends we’ve spotted in the overall supply chain job market along with our recommendations for how you can best position yourself for success, while avoiding the common pitfalls that exist within a high-demand, low unemployment job market.
Global Sourcing is the New Procurement
Unless you’re a supply chain professional, the word “procurement” means nothing more than buying something. Could be buying a watch or a nice bottle of wine. “Where will we procure our dinner from this evening?” But, the supply chain discipline presents an entirely new meaning and understanding for procurement. And that meaning and use is shifting even faster now with the constant flurry of supply chain disruptions and the need for stronger strategic and global sourcing practices.
Podcast: A Career in Supply Chain Transformation – with Jeff Markey, VP of Supply Chain Transformation at Coca-Cola
Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts, Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney sit down with Jeff Markey. Jeff shares his supply chain career journey and talks about his passion for working on end-to-end processes and system transformation provided him with a career path he didn't originally envision.
Goals of a Supply Chain Internship or Co-op
Yes, your employer will tell you who you will be working with and what you need to do, but there are so many ways that you can make your supply chain internship work better for you and your employer.
Solutions to Mitigate Supply Chain Hiring Mistakes (Part 2)
In part one we broke down some of the common mistakes companies continue to make in hiring supply chain talent. Now it's time to provide some supply chain hiring solutions for you! In today’s [...]
8 Hiring Mistakes Supply Chain Companies Make (Part 1)
You're not getting the candidates you need because you're committing too many hiring mistakes. Recruiting and hiring within the Supply Chain discipline is difficult. With the ongoing supply chain talent shortage and historically low unemployment [...]
Podcast: The Appeal of Careers in the Reverse Supply Chain with Elizabeth Maxted, VP & GM of Capital Assets at Liquidity Services
In this episode, Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts, Mike Ogle and Chris Gaffney sit down with Elizabeth Maxted. Elizabeth shares her supply chain career journey and provides her career influences and path from a business degree to the Corporate Executive Board organization to her current position.
Supply Chain Disruptions Ripple from War in Ukraine
As the 2nd quarter of 2022 approaches, the world continues to confront massive supply chain disruptions. Oddly, 2022 showed some promise of calm and stability in world markets. The latest Covid surge was slowing, [...]
10 Do’s and Don’ts on How to Quit Your Job
It's very important to know how to quit your job. As 2022 gets into high gear the and supply chain discipline continues to be a candidate-driven market. According to the Bureau of Labor and [...]
Podcast: Pursue a Career That Makes You Happy – with Professor of American Public University, Oliver Hedgepeth
In this episode, Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts, Mike Ogle and Chris Gaffney break ground with Oliver Hedgepeth. Oliver shares his supply chain career journey and his passion for the growing areas of reverse logistics and artificial intelligence.
Podcast: A Career In The World of Returns – with Returns and Remarketing Leader for HP, Julie Ryan
In this episode, Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts sit down with Julie Ryan as she shares her supply chain career journey and her experiences learning from leaders with integrity and a vision.
There’s No Such Thing as a Greatest Weakness Interview Question…
The bane of every job seeker's existence is the greatest weakness interview question. Even if the question isn’t going to be asked, a candidate will invariably prepare for it. That being the case, it’s [...]
Why You Should Not Present a Lowball Job Offer
By providing a lowball job offer to a qualified applicant, you are only cheating yourself and your business’s bottom line. Not to mention, you can quickly tarnish your employer brand. Candidates will likely share their negative experiences with their frien
Podcast: Understanding the Total Picture of Supply Chain – with Office Depot Supply Chain Executive, Tray Anderson
Tray Anderson shares his passion for understanding the total picture of a supply chain and how his wide variety of companies and assignments have enabled that perspective.
Building Your Virtual Supply Chain Career
More and more supply chain employers are finding ways to provide virtual career development opportunities. The growth and volatility along with the talent shortages in various industries and functions across the supply chain is forcing this adjustment. Does that mean you have a chance to grow your supply chain career virtually?
Podcast: Connecting Companies with Students & Universities – with Executive Director of Career Management, Toni Rhorer
Toni Rhorer provides her unique perspective about how to connect industry and students through university career services!
Executive Search Reflects Turbulent Times
Executive search has always been a reflection of the macrostate of the supply chain industry. Are there more positions open than candidates to fill them? Is the talent keeping pace with the technology? How [...]
Top 3 Podcast Episodes & Articles from 2021
Happy 2022, everyone! Below are the top 3 podcasts and articles from our first year in business! Feel free to revisit these gems and consult the treasure trove of career advancement tips and resources in our Content Hub. Thanks for making 2021 a huge success! Stay tuned for lots more exciting developments from our team and our content hub!
Podcast: Moving from the Marines into Supply Chain – with Director of Distribution, Andy Bass
Andy Bass provides his thoughts on when he left the Marines to begin his supply chain career by loading trucks. Along with many other career insights into a successful career!
Podcast: Remote & Flexible Work – with Global Chief People Officer, Angela Jones
Angela Jones provides her thoughts as well on remote and flexible work, plus internal engagement, how to assess performance, and mentoring.
Omicron and the Supply Chain
An already stressed supply chain labor pool Impacted by Covid19 The combination of lockdowns, shift in ecommerce buying habits fueled by government cash injections, an already depleted labor force, and production evolutions with real [...]
Podcast: Advancing & Transitioning Your Career – with Executive Career Coach Bob Ryan
Bob Ryan - talks with us about his mix of career experiences in supply chain and how it influenced how he works with executives developing their careers or looking for their next opportunity.
Supply Chain Talent Shortage: The Downside of an Up Economy
There are few basic economic tenants that rarely need explanation. One such phenomenon is the principle of supply and demand. In the world of supply chain, we are seeing this principle play out across [...]
Podcast: Michigan State University Supply Chain Department – Judy Whipple and Kelly Lynch
Judy Whipple and Kelly Lynch, both staff members of the Michigan State University Supply Chain Management Department, talk with us about developing students within supply chain.
Top Warehouse Skills Sought After in Warehouse Managers
Possessing warehouse skills can offer lucrative internal promotions for warehouse operatives, in particular for those with the drive to advance their supply chain careers into warehouse management. Starting salaries are typically in the $60,000-$80,000 [...]
Podcast: Certified Resume Writer – Scott Singer
Scott Singer, Certified Resume Writer and Founder of Insider Career Strategies talks with us about different supply chain resume and job search strategies.
Podcast: Senior Operations Executive – Jeff Holcombe
Jeff Holcombe, Senior Operations Executive, talks with us about the importance of creating an environment where you can fail forward.
Webinar – “Hiring & Retaining Supply Chain Professionals in a Competitive Environment” – Watch Recap
Staying ahead of the supply chain talent war is one of the biggest challenges facing employers. It has been more difficult than ever to hire and retain professionals within your supply chain [...]
Podcast: former Fortune 500 Chairman, President and CEO – Neil Novich
Neil Novich, former Chairman, President and CEO of Ryerson, talks with us about different qualities sought-after in supply chain professionals.
Podcast: Supply Chain Planning Leader – Jeff Ziegler
Jeff Zeigler, Supply Chain Planning Leader, talks with us about transitioning through different supply chain industries.
Podcast: EVP of Supply Chain, at Penguin Random House – Annette Danek
Annette Danek, Executive VP of Supply Chain, talks with us about discovering an interest in the field of supply chain.
Podcast: former President & CEO, at Momentive – Jack Boss
Jack Boss, former President & CEO at Momentive, talks with us about the importance of international supply chain experience.
Podcast: Vice President, HR Business Partner at Shiseido – Jodi Gorenstein
Jodi Gorenstein, Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner at Shiseido, talks with us about self-awareness in career development.
Podcast: Director of Supply Chain Analytics at The Home Depot. – Gonzalo Cordova
Gonzalo Cordova, Director of Supply Chain Analytics at The Home Depot, talks with us about developing your own continuous professional improvement
The Hot Supply Chain Management Job Market: How to Take Advantage
The supply chain management job market is currently very hot and here are ways that you can take advantage of the increasing job market.
Podcast: Head of Operations for Clarity Cosmetics Inc. – James Jacobe
James Jacobe, Head of Operations for Clarity Cosmetics Inc. talks with us about the importance of creating a career plan.
Top Supply Chain Certifications, Certificates, and Other Credentials
These top supply chain certifications, certificates, and other credentials will get you noticed as a supply chain professional.
Supply Chain Hiring Strategy: Why SEO is an Essential Component
Implementing a hiring strategy suitable for qualified talent can often be challenging, recruiters are increasingly posting their jobs online. In fact, Google has revealed that almost 30 percent of all searches on its platform, [...]
Podcast: Global Planning Leader at Westinghouse Electric – Steve Rudnicki
Steve Rudnicki, Sr. Manager, Global Supply and Scheduling at Westinghouse Electric talks with us about understanding new career challenges.
Older Workers: Positioning Yourself Effectively for a Supply Chain Job
Reasons why age in the workforce can be a positive and how older workers can best position themselves for a supply chain job.
Top Jobs and Skills that are Transferable to Supply Chain
We highlight the top jobs and skills that are transferable to supply chain or manufacturing/operations careers.
Podcast: Managing Director at CBRE – Ben Cook
Ben Cook, Managing Director of Reliability and Maintenance Engineering at CBRE talks with us about learning how to lead rather than dictate.
Podcast: Supply Chain Leader – Brad Taylor
Brad Taylor, Leader of Workplace Services of Radial talks with us about the value of having on-the-floor operations experience
Podcast: Last-Mile Logistics Expert – Tim Dreffer
Principal and Last-Mile Logistics Expert with Aesculus Group LLC talks with us about how networking is a life-changing practice.
Top Tips for Executing an Executive Procurement Job Search
While there are fewer job opportunities at the top of the pyramid, along with immense competition, there are still various tactics one can apply to their executive procurement job search in order to be noticed [...]
Podcast: Systems Engineering Director – Lowe’s Home Improvement
Systems and Support Engineering Director with Lowe's Home Improvement talks with us about supply chain team dynamics & having fun.
Finding Supply Chain Talent & How to Encourage Them to Join Your Team
One of the toughest challenges you can face when managing a supply chain is encouraging and finding supply chain talent to join your team. Now more than ever, competition for supply chain positions has [...]
Attracting Top Supply Chain Talent – Tips and Tactics for Success
Every supply chain is unique. They differ in many ways too, from organizational design, processes, systems, SKUs, performance, and many other attributes. But, one thing all supply chains have in common is that they are [...]
Proactively Enhance Your Logistics Hiring and Recruitment Process
Is your logistics organization suffering because of a broken hiring and recruitment process? Tired of losing candidates because they are going through too many rounds of onsite interviews? If you answered yes to either [...]
Podcast: Industry Liaison – National Center for Supply Chain Automation
Industry Liaison for the National Center for Supply Chain Automation talks with us about advancing from an entry-level warehouse position to being a supply chain leader.
Professional Burnout – How to Understand, Avoid, and Beat It
In today’s competitive business world, everyone has to be at the top of their game to stay on track, keep up, and meet or exceed expectations. This is especially true in supply chain management. [...]
How to Land an Entry Level Supply Chain Job Coming Out of College
Graduating from college with a degree focused on supply chain is an exciting time full of anticipation--the prospects of getting a job and beginning to build a career and a life on your own. [...]
Podcast: COO at Lenovo – Renee Ure
Renee Ure, Chief Operating Officer at Lenovo’s Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), talks with us about global responsibilities for supply chains.
Interviewing and Offer Negotiation Tips – View the Recap!
Interviewing and Offer Negotiation Tips Presented by: Rodney Apple & Hinesh Patel: Co-Founders of Supply Chain Careers and Partners of SCM Talent Group Meet Rodney [...]
Podcast: Reverse Logistics Association Executive – Tony Sciarrotta
Tony Sciarrotta, Executive with the Reverse Logistics Association, talks with us about building a career within reverse logistics.
How to Get Off to a Great Start in a New Supply Chain Job
How do you get off to a great start in a new operations or supply chain job? What should you do before and immediately after you start? Well, we are about to give you some [...]
Podcast: Fashion Education Professional – Jacqui Jenkins
Jacqui Jenkins, Fashion Education Professional focused on Innovation and Strategy, talks about Fashion Supply Chain Management.
Top 5 Tips For Optimizing Your Supply Chain Resume
What should you do to improve your supply chain resume? What works? I’ve evaluated thousands of resumes during my 30-year career and can provide some insight. There are several high-importance components to integrate into [...]
Podcast: Principal at ECG – Chris Gaffney
Chris Gaffney, Principal at ECG. Former VP of Supply Chain & Logistics at Coca-Cola talks about using your relationship penny jar
Job Search and Networking Strategies for Supply Chain Professionals – Supply Chain Careers & SCM Talent Group:
Job Search and Networking Strategies for Supply Chain Professionals presented by: Rodney Apple and Hinesh Patel Co-Founders of Supply Chain Careers and Partners of SCM Talent Group Topics Covered: Networking How [...]
Recruitment Marketing Strategies that Attract Supply Chain Talent
Your company might have solid supply chain talent, but are your recruitment marketing strategies attracting the best possible workers? The truth is that the people in charge of a company’s supply chain can make [...]
Podcast: Education Executive – Kate Vitasek
Kate Vitasek, Vested Business Model Architect, and Faculty, Univ. of Tennessee talks about career surfing in supply chain.
How to Optimize Your Supply Chain Resume & LinkedIn – View the recap!
We have posted the recap of this webinar so the content on Resume and Linkedin Optimization can remain of value to you!
Podcast: Vice President at Fortna – Dr. Russ Meller
Dr. Russ Meller, VP of Solution Design and Research & Development at Fortna talks about hard and soft skills in supply chain.
Podcast: Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Amway – Deb Parme
Deb Parme, Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Amway tells us her story from transitioning from an accounting career to supply chain.
Podcast: Executive Director for the American Logistics Aid Network – Kathy Fulton
Kathy Fulton, Executive Director for the American Logistics Aid Network tells us how the collection of nonprofits works together to provide logistics services during disasters and crises
Podcast: Featuring Global Supply Chain Leader for Jones Lang LaSalle – Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson is a Leader for the Global Supply Chain & Logistics Solutions consulting team for Jones Lang LaSalle and he talks with us about the value of supply chain associations
How An Entrepreneurial Mindset Can Empower Your Female Workforce
by Jeannie Andresen: Want to inspire more of your female workforce to rise to the C-level? Help them adopt an entrepreneurial mindset to make it happen. Isn’t it the greatest when your team makes you [...]
Outstanding Operations Leadership Program: O2L
Operations Leadership Program (O2L) - Introduction Extensive research on the performance of Fortune 500 companies has shown that the key to driving sustainable long-term performance is to place an equal emphasis on the performance [...]
Podcast: Featuring SVP at McKesson – Ammie McAsey
Ammie McAsey, Senior Vice President of Customer Distribution Experience at McKesson Pharmaceutical Solutions and Services talks with us about advancements in supply chain leadership.
Podcast: Featuring – Brian Fugate
Brian Fugate, Department Chair of Gartner's currently #1 ranked undergraduate supply chain department will talk with us about how he got started in supply chain.
Understanding Supply Chain Functions
Keeping SCOR: A Good Way to Understand Supply Chain Functions Supply chains can be incredibly complex networks of companies worldwide that are transforming raw materials into products you buy and use. Materials may come from [...]
Finding and Retaining a Supply Chain Mentor
Find a supply chain mentor. In fact, find more than one. Mentors can be incredibly valuable, career-long, possibly lifelong sources of advice and connections as you complete your studies, get your first full-time position, [...]
Supply Chain Networking Opportunities are Everywhere
Your supply chain network is an incredibly valuable resource throughout your career. You may have heard someone say, “It’s not what you know, but who you know that makes a difference”. Actually, it’s both. [...]
How to Prepare for a Job Interview
You Got an Interview! Now What? It's time to learn how to prepare for a job interview! Congratulations on landing an interview. Now it is time to prepare. Use the tips below to think about [...]
How to Accept or Decline a Job Offer
Congratulations on the job offer, possibly more than one. It is always possible to simply accept what the employer has offered and let them know you trust their ability to put together an offer that [...]
Build Your Brand – It’s More Than a Resume
What sources do you check out when you want to find out more about a person? It’s probably more than just one. Do you just think about their skills and capabilities, or are you also [...]
Using Supply Chain Career Services
Students - make your Supply Chain Career Services office one of your first steps in getting started on your supply chain career. And keep using them as an ongoing source of self-assessment and job-hunting partner. [...]
What to do During and After Your Interview
Like practice for a big game and the post-game film session, what you do during the interview is incredibly important, but it relies on good preparation. In the same way, after the interview, you [...]
Why This Is a Great Time to be a Supply Chain Student
Why This Is a Great Time to be a Supply Chain Student This is a great time to be a student learning how to pursue a supply chain career. But why become a supply [...]
Podcast: Featuring – Debbie Haseley
Debbie shares her career journey starting with two decades at Coca Cola where she moved from financial services to the North American Supply Chain, to the global supply chain.
Podcast: Featuring – Erich Wachendorf
Erich shares his career journey from the leadership lessons he learned while being a supply officer in the Marines to his first civilian supply chain position in operations at Target, to becoming SR Vice President of Supply Chain at Macy's
How to Find Supply Chain Internships or Co-ops
How Do I Find Supply Chain Internships and Co-ops? The first step in finding supply chain internships or co-ops is to know what you are looking for, but this is not going to be your [...]