Define the operating environment
Trucking, freight brokerage, warehousing, 3PL, distribution, manufacturing and supply-chain planning each require different candidate backgrounds.
Separate execution roles from strategic roles
A logistics manager focused on daily transportation execution may require a very different profile from a supply-chain director responsible for planning, procurement and network strategy.
Industry experience can matter significantly
Candidates with relevant carrier, shipper, brokerage or warehouse experience can often become productive faster because they already understand the operating environment.
Recruit for both technical and leadership ability
Senior logistics professionals may need expertise in transportation cost, safety, service levels, systems, vendor management, labor and financial performance.
Use specialized recruiting where the market is narrow
Highly specific transportation and supply-chain roles can benefit from targeted industry sourcing rather than relying only on broad general job boards.
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