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At present, research suggests that the logistics sector still remains a male-dominated space despite the rise in the number of women in the rest of the business world.

SME’s represent 99.3% of all private sector businesses and 47% of all private sector employment. The internet is thought to have played a major role in helping start-ups to gain traction, a significant proportion of which are small to medium enterprises.

In a news story that will interest many of those involved in logistics recruitment, a recent Gartner survey has found that while a third of supply chain executives believe that their organisation is ready for change, this view is only shared by 13% of the wider workforce.

As you prepare to enter a new trading year and the competition to secure the best candidates to fill vacant Chief Procurement Officer roles increases, it’s essential for procurement recruitment campaigns to be not only pro-active, but also imaginative.

Procurement isn’t just about cost control anymore. It’s about strategic sourcing, supplier innovation, ESG alignment, and long term value creation. But achieving that impact depends on one thing: people. Too often, procurement recruitment is treated as a tactical fix, reactively filling a vacancy when someone leaves. But in today’s complex commercial environment, that approach puts

The logistics sector has progressed considerably over recent years and now calls for professionals with diverse skills and experience who will play an important role in the company’s future growth.

Today’s supply chains are fast moving, data driven and increasingly strategic. However, even the best designed networks falter without the right people in place. Whether you’re managing logistics, inventory, planning or transformation, having the right talent is the difference between stability and disruption. Recruiting in this environment isn’t easy. The market is competitive, skillsets are

Specialist logistics recruitment consultants, Bis Henderson understand how vital it is to conduct security and background checks before employing new staff members.

There is a unique approach required when recruiting for logistics jobs in the Public Sector, whether that’s for support roles or executive positions.

Hiring at senior or executive level in the supply chain isn’t just about credentials:  it’s about capability, chemistry, and long term commercial alignment. Whether you’re appointing a Supply Chain Director, a Head of Logistics, or a senior transformation lead, these are not transactional hires. These individuals will shape strategy, steer performance, and influence culture. Which