Essential Insights: SCM Talent Sourcing and Recruiting

“We are being much more intentional and proactive about talent management—who do we have, what do we need, and how do we tackle future requirements? Five years ago we would just fill projects as they came up with available bodies.”

—Human Resources Manager, Logistics Services Provider

After determining the desired mix of SCM functional proficiencies, management skills, and experience, the talent acquisition process shifts to identifying and recruiting the best possible candidates. Competition for strong SCM professionals can be quite fierce as the demand for top candidates is rising. This can trigger protracted talent sourcing efforts unless the organization creates a strong working environment ...

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