Rodney Apple

Founder & Managing Partner

Rodney Apple has more than 20 years of experience in talent acquisition and executive search within the supply chain management sector. His supply chain journey began in 2001 with a pioneering role at The Home Depot, a Fortune 15 retailer at the time, where he led recruitment for the company’s inaugural supply chain department.

Rodney went on to lead professional and executive supply chain recruitment at The Coca-Cola Company for more than six years followed by stints with Kimberly-Clark and Cummins, successfully filling more than 1,000 professional to executive supply chain and related positions. In 2012, he expanded SCM Talent Group’s offerings, broadening the firm’s impact across most key industries in the United States spanning manufacturing, retail, wholesale distribution, and logistics & supply chain service providers.

Rodney is a revered figure in the supply chain management sector, known for his impactful contributions and thought leadership. As a founding author of the Supply Chain Talent Blog and co-host of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, he dispenses invaluable advice about hiring, leadership and career advancement. His commitment to enhancing supply chain careers and organizations has established him as a trusted advisor and coach, dedicated to the growth and success of supply chain management professionals at all levels. Rodney also served as the Supply Chain Career Coach for the Association of Supply Chain Management  (ASCM, formerly APICS), and has presented at leading supply chain conferences.

Rodney resides in Asheville, NC with his wife and 2 kids (3 counting Winnie, their yellow labrador retriever). He enjoys live music, landscape photography, hiking, mountain biking, camping, kayaking, and entertaining close friends and family.