Supply Chain recruitment
Recruitment update
In 2024, supply chain and logistics hiring managers faced ongoing challenges, with candidate availability remaining a key issue. More than 50% of employers reported difficulty finding candidates, with 46% also citing candidate unreliability as a barrier to hiring. Warehousing and Operations/Admin Support roles remained in high demand, but skill shortages persisted across Warehousing (37%), Demand and Procurement (33%), and Transport (25%). Employers continued to invest in flexibility, automation, and technology to mitigate these gaps, while benefits such as flexible working hours (39%), product discounts (25%), and meal allowances (10%) were offered to compensate for the lack of work flexibility.
Supply Chain market overview
76%
of supply chain teams plan to grow their teams in 2025
25%
of managers offer upskilling and flexible hours to offset limited work-from-home options
52%
of teams describe themselves as slightly or significantly under-resourced
We recruit permanent, contract & temporary roles in Supply Chain
Operations
• Planning Manager
• Demand Manager
• Demand Planner
• Supply Manager
• Supply Planner
Transports and logistics
• National Transport/Logistics Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Logistics Coordinator
• Transport Manager
• Transport Supervisor
Warehousing and production
• Distribution Centre Manager
• Warehouse Site Manager
• Warehouse Team Supervisor
• Storeman/Forklift Driver
• Warehouse Assistant/Kit Assembler
Freight forwarding
• Air/Ocean Freight Manager
• Air/Ocean Import/Export Specialist
• Air/Ocean Freight Operator
• Import/Export Manager
• Import/Export Operator
Industry leaders highlight
Despite lower hiring intent due to economic uncertainty, gaps between workforce planning and talent availability remain across many areas including warehousing, transport, and operations. Management roles, though not a primary hiring focus, also face recruitment challenges, highlighting the ongoing need for leadership in supply chain operations.
Looking ahead to 2025, both junior and senior sales professionals will need to refine their ability to understand customer needs through skills like concise communication and active listening. With professionals becoming increasingly time-poor and businesses competing for their attention, salespeople who can acknowledge this reality will stand out. Another critical skill is the ability to communicate effectively across multiple platforms. Customers no longer want, nor have time for, endless meetings, and emails often create barriers due to their limited engagement. Successful sales professionals must be adept at leveraging digital, analogue, and in-person communication to engage with their audience."
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