Supply Chain expertise
Mentys is about Supply Chain Executive Search. It’s what we do well. We’re Head Hunters and I started the firm, but I don’t claim to be a professional head hunter! I’m a professional Executive, turned to headhunting.
I believe to be a good head hunter, you have to have some expertise in the role you’re trying to fill. This is because effective executive search depends on being very clear on what it is you’re aiming for!
The way to really understand a role is by having done it or worked closely with it. Ideally one has been the person that you’re hunting! Best of all, you’ve been personally in the shoes of the client. Then, your Supply Chain executive search becomes more focussed, quicker and less disruptive for candidates and the client.
I believe to be a good head hunter, you have to have some expertise in the role you’re trying to fill. This is because effective executive search depends on being very clear on what it is you’re aiming for!
The way to really understand a role is by having done it or worked closely with it. Ideally one has been the person that you’re hunting! Best of all, you’ve been personally in the shoes of the client. Then, your Supply Chain executive search becomes more focussed, quicker and less disruptive for candidates and the client.
Client-side knowledge
Understanding the client’s company, needs, environment and culture are essential to get to the real essence of a supply chain executive search. Sure, the client will present a Job Specification and maybe a ManSpec, but they’re never enough. They rarely get to the real essence of the role. They rarely define the person who will fit in and take it to the next level.
Also, job specs usually reflect the role as it is now or as it has been performed in the past. But things are changing. The way we measure, the way we lead, the way we integrate, the way we operate, the role of technology and the way we achieve success have all advanced rapidly over the last few years.
In my specialist field of Supply Chain, this is particularly true. Supply Chain has gone way beyond a series of semi-independent functions, each trying to satisfy the next in line. Nowadays all the functions are increasingly integrated, so they operate as a synchronised, harmonious and interactive whole. The aim of the modern supply chain is excellence in customer service. This focus results in significant efficiency and quality improvement, cost reduction and reliability enhancement.
Also, job specs usually reflect the role as it is now or as it has been performed in the past. But things are changing. The way we measure, the way we lead, the way we integrate, the way we operate, the role of technology and the way we achieve success have all advanced rapidly over the last few years.
In my specialist field of Supply Chain, this is particularly true. Supply Chain has gone way beyond a series of semi-independent functions, each trying to satisfy the next in line. Nowadays all the functions are increasingly integrated, so they operate as a synchronised, harmonious and interactive whole. The aim of the modern supply chain is excellence in customer service. This focus results in significant efficiency and quality improvement, cost reduction and reliability enhancement.
Effective and Focussed Supply Chain Executive Search
How can you know about all that if you’re not a supply chain professional? How can you conduct focussed and effective Supply Chain Executive search if you don’t understand how Supply Chain is evolving? More importantly, how can you know what experiences and skills are needed? How can you hope to represent the client in finding the person who will bring advanced learnings and practices?
Sure, I had to learn the techniques of head hunting and get help where needed. But knowing the role intimately and having extensive and relevant networks are the key ingredients in locating, engaging and assessing potential candidates.
Our Supply Chain executive search must yield candidates whom I would consider employing myself, were I in his shoes. But it’s hard to say that if you don’t fully understand the role, where it’s going and what it needs. It’s hard to do that if you’ve never been in the client’s shoes!
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Supply Chain Executive Search – in the Client’s Shoes! Expertise in Supply Chain is essential for understanding your client needs.
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For Supply Chain executive search to be effective, the head hunter must have expertise in modern supply chains and how they are developing.
Sure, I had to learn the techniques of head hunting and get help where needed. But knowing the role intimately and having extensive and relevant networks are the key ingredients in locating, engaging and assessing potential candidates.
Our Supply Chain executive search must yield candidates whom I would consider employing myself, were I in his shoes. But it’s hard to say that if you don’t fully understand the role, where it’s going and what it needs. It’s hard to do that if you’ve never been in the client’s shoes!
SEO title
Supply Chain Executive Search – in the Client’s Shoes! Expertise in Supply Chain is essential for understanding your client needs.
Meta
For Supply Chain executive search to be effective, the head hunter must have expertise in modern supply chains and how they are developing.
