OP Supply-Chain offers search-based recruitment solutions to the supply-chain & logistics sectors on an international basis. Our consultants operate in narrowly defined market segments, enabling them to gain extensive knowledge of the people and companies across the sector. We strive to add real value through our relationship-driven, consultative approach, which we tailor to each of our client’s individual needs. We provide candidates to all markets on both a permanent and interim basis. We are experts in recruiting experienced professionals for a wide range of companies from SME's to global corporations. Our team of consultants currently cover twelve countries from our offices in New York, Dallas, London, Dublin, Munich and Newcastle. To find out more, speak to one of our consultants who understands your specific sector, and the career opportunities within it.
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Coupa, SAP Ariba, or Jaggaer, which procurement platform is winning? Right now, Coupa is gaining serious traction across fast-moving industries thanks to its intuitive UI, real-time spend visibility, and AI-powered insights. But SAP Ariba still dominates in complex, global procurement environments, especially where SAP ERP is already in play. Meanwhile, Jaggaer continues to lead in niche sectors like higher education, healthcare, and life sciences with deep category-specific tools. If you’re hiring or upskilling in procurement, platform expertise matters more than ever and Coupa skills are in particularly hot demand.
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How important is industry specific supply chain talent? OP Supply-Chain do not take a generic approach to recruitment. Our team is made up of industry-focused consultants who understand the unique challenges of sourcing, procurement, engineering, manufacturing and logistics. By focusing on niche areas, we connect businesses with professionals who don’t just meet job descriptions but bring real value to their teams. If you’re scaling your supply chain function and need expert support, let’s talk. How can we help?
🚚 Top US Supply Chain Trends – March 2025 The supply chain landscape continues to evolve rapidly. Here are the top trends to watch this month: 1️⃣ 𝐀𝐈 & 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Enhancing efficiency in demand forecasting, route optimization, and warehouse operations. 2️⃣ 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Focus on reducing carbon footprints, sustainable sourcing, and circular supply chains. 3️⃣ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Shifting towards building adaptable supply chains that can withstand disruptions. 4️⃣ 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧: Improving transparency and traceability in supply chains. 5️⃣ 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: Innovations in drones, autonomous vehicles, and micro-fulfillment centers to speed up deliveries. 6️⃣ 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬: Companies investing in automation and reskilling to address workforce gaps. The US supply chain industry is becoming more efficient, sustainable, and resilient. What trends do you think will shape the future? Let us know in the comments 👇 #OPSupplyChain #Trends
Happy Monday, everyone! A fresh week is a blank canvas for productivity and success. Here are a few tips to help you start strong: 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Identify your top tasks for the day and focus on them first. 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐈𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧: Divide bigger goals into manageable steps - small wins build momentum. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: A positive mindset can turn challenges into opportunities. 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬: Short breaks help keep your energy levels high and creativity flowing. How do you plan to make this week productive? Share your tips below 👇 #OPSupplyChain #Productivity
How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile a Recruiter Magnet.. Looking for your next supply chain opportunity? If recruiters aren’t reaching out, your LinkedIn profile might need a tune-up. Here’s how to boost your visibility and attract the right roles: 🔹 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 Skip the generic "Supply Chain Professional." Instead, be specific: “Senior Supply Chain Manager | Logistics & Procurement Expert | Cost Reduction & Efficiency” 🔹 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 “𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭” 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Recruiters search for skills like: 📌 Demand Planning 📌 Inventory Optimization 📌 Supplier Negotiation 📌 ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) 📌 Freight & Logistics Management Tip: Use these naturally throughout your profile to rank higher in searches. 🔹 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬 Instead of: "Managed supply chain operations." Try: "Reduced logistics costs by 20% through strategic supplier partnerships, optimizing routes, and implementing ERP solutions." 🔹 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 Turn on “Open to Work” (privately if needed) and specify job titles & locations you’d consider. 🔹 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 Comment on industry posts, share insights, and connect with recruiters & hiring managers in supply chain. Visibility = Opportunities. A strong LinkedIn profile often means opportunities come to you. What’s one LinkedIn tweak that helped you land a job? Let us know 👇 #OPSupplyChain #LinkedInTips #Hiring
How to build a diverse supply chain team that thrives.. Diversity isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a competitive advantage in supply chain. A team with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to: ✅ 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦-𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 – Diverse teams tackle disruptions with more creativity. ✅ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 – A global, diverse team can better navigate international logistics and cultural nuances. ✅ 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 – Inclusion fosters adaptability in a fast-changing industry. So, how can companies build a diverse supply chain team? 🔹 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 – Partner with universities, mentorship programs, and organizations focused on underrepresented groups in logistics and operations. 🔹 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – Remove bias from language and focus on skills over traditional backgrounds to attract a wider talent pool. 🔹 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 – Hybrid work, flexible shifts, and inclusive policies attract talent from diverse backgrounds, especially in supply chain roles that have been historically rigid. 🔹 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – Build diverse leadership by mentoring and promoting internal talent, not just hiring from the outside. 🔹 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 – A diverse team only thrives if everyone feels valued and heard. Leadership must champion inclusion, not just talk about it. The best supply chains are agile, innovative, and adaptable and that starts with the right people! What’s one thing your company is doing to build a more diverse supply chain team? Let us know below 👇 #OPSupplyChain #DiversityInSupplyChain #InclusiveHiring
Happy Monday 💥 Investments in cutting-edge technology to help manage the supply chain are essential, if businesses are to get their products to market in the most efficient manner possible. That doesn’t remove the need to justify the expenditure, however. How do you do that, and ensure that you’re extracting the best possible return on investment? Who’s involved in the decision, and who needs to be sold on it? Check out this podcast episode with Jeffrey Luft, portfolio development executive with Siemens Digital Logistics, as he discusses the entire process, from vendor selection to implementation and rendering of a final verdict on the ROI. #OPSupplyChain #MaximumROI https://lnkd.in/gnG3VhU3