Sr. Supply Chain Manager
Industry: Large Scale Nutraceutical Contract Manufacturer.
U.S. · Operations & Supply Chain · Retained Search · Senior Manager
The Challenge — Finding specialized supply chain talent in a limited local market
A large-scale nutraceutical contract manufacturer needed an experienced Sr. Supply Chain Manager to support their rapid growth. The role required strong experience in procurement, planning, and operational support, including logistics, shipping, and receiving.
- Hands-on experience managing products with expiration dates, such as food and beverage, at a large manufacturing scale
- Proven ability to implement a new ERP system
- Bilingual communication skills to effectively engage across all plant departments
- Local candidacy required, in an area with limited manufacturing presence
Our Approach — A focused local search built to overcome a thin talent market
Recognizing the challenge of finding specialized talent in a limited geographic market, the Kalon Executive Search team acted quickly, leveraging our proprietary database, targeted local and industry networks, and focused search capabilities.
- Identified 35 qualified candidates in the local area
- Screened and narrowed the field based on skillset, culture fit, location, and compensation expectations
- Presented 5 highly qualified candidates who met all key requirements
- Coordinated panel interviews and supported the process end-to-end
The Result — A supply chain leader in place, already driving improvements
The client successfully hired their top candidate, who accepted the offer in just under 4 weeks, started, and completed onboarding. The new Sr. Supply Chain Manager is already implementing improvements to the company's supply chain operations, supporting ERP system integration, and helping align procurement and logistics with the company's significant growth.
Outcome: A specialized hire secured in a limited market — the Kalon team is proud to have delivered a high-impact hire in a geographically constrained talent pool, connecting a growing manufacturer with a supply chain leader who could step in and support their scale from day one.