RECRUITMENT NEWS

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.

Bis Henderson’s consultants appreciate that procurement recruitment requires a long-term hiring strategy, with forward planning being equally important as a rapid response to client’s urgent need to fill a vacant role.

Although a relatively new position, there is now a growing recognition of the importance of a Chief Procurement Officer within the supply chain organisation. Many employers are aware that the centralisation of expenditure and the tight control of expenses is paramount.

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.

BiS Henderson believe that when recruiting for positions within the supply chain, defining the essential skill sets is of key importance, identifying the same high level of experience and professionalism demanded within sectors.