Supply Chain Executive Recruiters | Logistics Leadership Search
Lazio Search Group is a boutique supply chain recruiting firm that delivers your first qualified candidate in 3 days , not 3 weeks. We place the operations, logistics, and technology leaders who move your business forward.
Supply Chain & Logistics Roles We Place
From the C-suite to senior director level, we recruit across every function of the modern supply chain. Whether you need a Chief Supply Chain Officer to lead a digital transformation or a Director of Distribution to scale your DC network, our recruiters have placed leaders in every one of these roles, and we understand the nuances that separate good from great at each level. We also recruit commercial leaders for supply chain SaaS companies, including CROs, VPs of Sales, and Regional Directors who can sell into logistics buyers.
Compensation ranges reflect base + bonus for full-time roles. See our 2026 Executive Compensation Benchmarks for detailed data by role and region.
Why Supply Chain Recruiting Requires a Specialist
Supply chain talent is in a fundamentally different market than it was five years ago. Demand for supply chain leaders has increased over 31% year-over-year, driven by nearshoring, e-commerce acceleration, and the ongoing need for supply chain resilience after years of global disruption. The executives who can navigate this complexity, leaders who combine operational excellence with digital transformation expertise, are among the most sought-after in any industry.
Generalist recruiters struggle in this space because they don't understand the difference between a 3PL operations leader managing contract logistics and a manufacturing supply chain director overseeing S&OP. They can't assess whether a candidate's experience with warehouse automation and robotics is strategic or superficial. And they lack the network to reach passive VP and C-suite candidates who will never respond to a LinkedIn InMail from a recruiter outside their industry.
Retention is the other challenge that demands specialization. Logistics leadership turnover remains elevated as executives field multiple competing offers and equity-backed opportunities. Placing the right candidate isn't enough, you need a search partner who evaluates cultural fit, leadership style, and long-term alignment so your new hire stays and delivers impact, not just fills a seat.
Our Supply Chain Executive Search Process
Speed without sacrificing quality. Our process is designed around the reality that open leadership seats cost your organization revenue, morale, and momentum every day they remain unfilled.
Intake & Alignment
We start with a deep-dive intake call to understand the role, your culture, compensation philosophy, and what 'great' looks like for your organization. This isn't a generic job-order call, we map the strategic context so every candidate we present is already aligned.
Proprietary Network Activation
Within hours we activate our mapped supply chain talent network, thousands of pre-vetted executives across logistics, distribution, and supply chain technology. We reach passive candidates who aren't on job boards and never will be.
First Qualified Candidates
You receive your first slate of qualified, pre-screened candidates with detailed write-ups on experience, cultural fit, and 90-day impact potential. No résumé dumps, every introduction is intentional.
Interview Coordination & Offer
We manage the entire interview process, provide candidate feedback loops, conduct references, and negotiate compensation on your behalf. Our average time to accepted offer is 21 days from search launch.
Retention & Onboarding Support
Our relationship doesn't end at the signed offer. We stay engaged through the first 90 days to ensure a smooth transition, contributing to our 97% retention rate across all placements.
Supply Chain Industries We Serve
Supply chain is not one market, it's dozens. We recruit leadership talent across every major vertical, with dedicated practice expertise in each.
Supply Chain Placement Highlights
Real results from recent engagements. Details anonymized to protect client confidentiality.
VP of Supply Chain for PE-Backed 3PL
Challenge: A private-equity-backed 3PL needed a VP of Supply Chain to consolidate operations across 12 distribution centers post-acquisition. Two prior searches with generalist firms had failed over six months.
Result: We placed a VP with multi-site 3PL integration experience within 19 days. The hire consolidated the DC network, reduced freight spend by 14%, and was promoted to SVP within 18 months.
Director of Demand Planning for CPG Manufacturer
Challenge: A mid-market CPG manufacturer was losing millions in excess inventory and stockouts due to outdated demand planning processes. They needed a director who could implement S&OP from scratch.
Result: First candidate presented on day 2. The placed director implemented a formal S&OP cadence within 90 days, reducing inventory carrying costs by $2.3M annually while improving fill rates to 97%.
CRO for Supply Chain SaaS Startup
Challenge: A Series B supply chain visibility platform needed a CRO who understood both enterprise SaaS sales motions and the operational pain points of logistics buyers. Previous hires from outside the industry had churned.
Result: We placed a CRO with 15 years of logistics technology sales experience in 16 days. The hire built a team of 12 AEs and grew ARR from $4M to $11M within the first year.
Frequently Asked Questions About Supply Chain Recruiting
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