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Supply Chain Recruiters
Supply Chain and Logistics Recruitment Excellence

Since 1965

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Optimum Supply Chain Recruiters is a boutique supply chain recruitment company specializing in finding mission-critical candidates in the logisticssupply chain and procurement arenas. We are more than just your typical executive search firm. Our recruitment team works as an extension of your organization, helping you find top passive candidates with the skills you want.

Experience matters in successful supply chain recruiting. With more than three decades of experience placing top supply chain candidates with great organizations, we have the knowledge, the talent network and the know-how to work as a true partner to your organization.

Discover what sets Optimum Supply Chain Recruitment apart from the competition when you choose us for your supply chain and logistics recruitment needs. We enable you to enhance your supply chain executive search and take advantage of several core benefits, such as:

  • Industry-leading supply chain specialists: Our specialists can supply the top candidates to meet your role and company requirements.
  • Swift turnaround times: We provide you with a dedicated recruitment team that will offer you a list of ideal pre-qualified and screened candidates within seven to 10 business days.
  • Fewer contractual limitations: As a boutique recruitment agency, we are free to recruit candidates from different organizations without restriction.
  • Dedicated recruitment partner: We consider you a partner and endeavor to understand the unique intricacies, culture and requirements of your business operations.
  • Comprehensive service guarantee: We offer a minimum guarantee of 30 days on our recruitment services, giving you peace of mind that we will find the ideal candidate to join your team.

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Positions We Recruit

While our supply chain recruitment expertise spans a broad range of roles, these are a few of the primary management and executive roles we specialize in.

  • Vice President Supply Chain
  • Director of Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Director of Planning and Forecasting
  • Demand Planning Manager
  • Director of Procurement
  • Director Distribution
  • Operations Manager
  • Distribution Manager
  • Director Logistics
  • Buyer
  • Production Planning Manager
  • Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
  • Procurement Operations Manager
  • Category Manager
  • Procurement Specialist
  • Vice President Distribution
  • Vice President Logistics
  • Logistics Planning Manager
  • Logistics Manager
  • Vice President of Procurement
  • Associate Director of Procurement
  • Procurement Associate
  • Procurement Manager
  • Senior Buyer
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The Importance of Working With a Supply Chain Recruitment Specialist

Due to a severe talent shortage within the supply chain industry, the need for candidates with industry-specific analytics, optimization and digital technologies skills is on the rise. As a result, the best candidates for senior positions typically have their choice of several options, allowing them to select the opportunities they prefer.

As expert supply chain headhunters, Optimum Supply Chain Recruiters is more than just your typical executive search firm. We employ proven candidate-sourcing processes and leverage an extensive network of prospects to find you the right candidate quickly.

OptimumSCR is a specialized supply chain recruitment agency helping businesses fill a broad range of positions, from management level to supply chain executive positions. We offer several supply chain recruitment service options to suit your budget and needs. Regardless of whether you opt for our retained search, dedicated engagement or contingency search services, our specialized team can source the ideal full-time candidate or consultant for your organization.

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Our Supply Chain Recruitment Process

You have reached out to us, which is the first step in finding the best talent for your company! Now that we have been introduced to your company and your needs, you can expect the following actions from our supply chain recruitment team:

Conduct a Needs Analysis

Conduct Market Research

Candidate Sourcing

Candidate Screening

Competency Evaluation

Candidate Presentation

Client Interviews

Reference Checking

Offer Negotiation

Retention Follow-Up Calls

What Makes Us Top Supply Chain Recruiters

Optimum SCR has insider knowledge and an exclusive focus on the supply chain industry to help you fill your supply chain and management roles with talented professionals willing to work for your organization. Optimum SCR has successfully filled supply chain vice president roles, director roles and other supply chain management positions. As seasoned supply chain executive recruiters, we are poised to help with your recruiting needs.

If you are looking for supply chain executives and leaders, we can help you find the right qualified candidate for your company. From the vice president of your global supply chain to the director, manager and analyst, we can help. Our decades of experience enable us to effectively fill supply chain, procurement roles and other positions in the supply chain discipline. We also offer related services, including retained search, dedicated engagement and contingency recruiting.

Time-to-value is key. We are a supply chain recruiting company that specializes in recruiting and placement. We fill positions at all levels, across all industries nationwide, with qualified candidates so you have the right talent in the right position at the right time.

Read on to discover why we are the best headhunters for the supply chain discipline.

Contingency Recruiting

  • Standard fee
  • 30 day guarantee
  • Search handled by a Senior Recruiter
  • Industry average contingency fill rate is just above 25%. OSCR contingency fill rate is over 70%.

  • Standard fee
  • 30 day guarantee
  • Search handled by a Senior Recruiter
  • Industry average contingency fill rate is just above 25%. OSCR contingency fill rate is over 70%.

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Dedicated Engagement

  • Discounted fee
  • 90 day guarantee
  • Management and Senior Management Positions
  • We will produce vetted candidates in 7-10 days
  • 85% of our clients utilize this level of service

  • Discounted fee
  • 90 day guarantee
  • Management and Senior Management Positions
  • We will produce vetted candidates in 7-10 days
  • 85% of our clients utilize this level of service
  • 98% fill rate* (*5 year period)
  • Reasonable engagement fees (deducted from final fee)
  • Team includes Research Analyst and dedicated Senior Recruiter
  • Optimum’s 6 Step Process
    • In-depth Intake Call
    • Candidate Sourcing
    • Candidate Screening
    • Competency Evaluation
    • Candidate Presentation
    • Client Interviews

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Retained Search

  • Discounted fee
  • 6 month guarantee
  • 100% fill rate* (*5 year period)
  • We will produce vetted candidates in 7-10 days
  • Director, VP and C Suite Searches

  • Discounted fee
  • 6 month guarantee
  • 100% fill rate* (*5 year period)
  • We will produce vetted candidates in 7-10 days
  • Director, VP and C Suite Searches
  • Retained engagement fees will not exceed $10K (and deducted from final fee)
  • Team includes Research Analyst, dedicated Senior Recruiter and a Managing Partner
  • Optimum’s expanded 10 Step Process
    • In-depth Intake Call
    • Needs Analysis
    • Market Research
    • Candidate Sourcing
    • Candidate Screening
    • Competency Evaluation
    • Candidate Presentation
    • Client Interviews
    • Reference Checks
    • Offer Negotiation

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Over 30 Years of Recruiting Experience

Utilizing our over 30 years of supply chain recruitment experience, we can quickly find qualified, vetted candidates for your company because we have an extensive network of vetted active and passive candidates at our disposal.

We leverage this far-reaching network to secure the ideal candidate for you and have developed a meticulous and proven process that allows us to identify and contact passive candidates often hidden from recruiters and agencies searching in the marketplace. This unique system gives us the upper hand and affords us the opportunity to source suitable talent for your open role quickly.

Our accomplished team, which includes a dedicated candidate recruiter, managing partner and recruitment analyst, has garnered an impressive recruitment success record over our decades in the industry. We boast a 99% placement success rate through our dedicated engagement service, and our placement success rate via our contingency service stands at 70%. This success is a testament to our significant experience in the supply chain field.

Hear From Our Clients

“I have been working with Don and his team for over 20 years. His knowledge of the ever-changing supply chain personnel & business landscapes is only eclipsed by his earnest and consistent effort to help whenever asked, regardless of a business opportunity being presented. Optimum’s specialized and robust database along with Don’s expert networking in transportation and logistics has created long-lasting positive outcomes for my company and me personally.”

“I have worked with Optimum on a few different occasions, exploring new opportunities to help grow my career. Optimum has been an excellent resource for connecting me with opportunities that fit my skill set and career goals.”

“Optimum is the best in the marketplace. They are my first call and haven’t disappointed me yet.”

“Adam (and his team) have done an excellent job of getting to know me and my company’s corporate culture. This enables them to respond very quickly when we have a hiring need. Optimum has been a key partner in building our team.”

Fill Your Open Positions With the Ideal Candidates

At Optimum Supply Chain Recruiters, we are so confident in our ability to match the suitable candidates with the appropriate positions our clients are trying to fill that we offer an extended guarantee when you engage our services. Once our intake discussion with your company is complete, we aim to have qualified and vetted professionals sent your way within seven to 10 business days. We offer supply chain recruiting services across the United States and will find you top supply chain talent quickly.

Contact our team of supply chain recruitment specialists today, and let us help you find the perfect candidate with the experience and skills required to support your operations and accelerate your success.

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