The supply chain industry is a complex, ever-evolving web of processes, demanding precision and expertise at every juncture. For professionals considering a career move within this sector, timing can be as crucial as the role itself. While many factors influence job openings and hiring trends, certain times of the year consistently stand out as opportune moments to make a mo...

When it comes to sustainability, it's essential to look beyond just the operations within the four walls of an organization. A revealing study by Sourcing Champions and Valuedesk found that up to 90% of a company's carbon footprint could be attributed to its supply chain. This significant statistic brings into focus the tremendous role that procurement plays in the sustainab...

In an electrified age, batteries are more than just power sources for our devices and vehicles; they're the backbone of modern technological advancement. From smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, the battery's role is pivotal. As we sprint towards a greener future, the intense race to master the battery supply chain, encompassing Supply ...

In the complex and ever-evolving world of supply chain management, professionals frequently contemplate transitioning to new roles to embrace different challenges, secure better compensation, or move into niche sectors. However, changing jobs is a significant decision that will affect your long-term trajectory, so making a well-informed career move requires careful consider...

​While flexible working has become increasingly popular in recent years, more companies are considering whether they should introduce or continue to allow their employees to work outside of traditional office hours and locations. Can the future be flexible in the supply chain industry, and do organizations need to offer it to attract and retain the best talent? The supply ch...

​5 essential tips for employers, hiring managers, and HR on the hiring process across the end-to-end supply chainThe interview process, from initial phone call screenings and psychometric testing, to face to face interviews with the hiring manager and onsite tours, can often be a long and laborious process. So it is imperative to keep an interview process streamlined and eng...

​Assessing the adoption of flexible working in the supply chain industrySince its introduction to the masses, flexible working has revolutionized the world of employment. As the demand for supply chain professionals continues to grow worldwide, strategies to facilitate flexible and remote working have become essential in attracting and retaining top-tier talent.For many,...

When Phaidon International approached Yacine Fall in 2019, the Berlin office had only just opened. It offered tremendous potential for growth, which Yacine saw and seized. Originally from the south of Germany and a passionate dancer to this day, Yacine had moved to Berlin to study sports and economics. Upon graduation, she wanted a career that empowered her to decide for her...

As the demand for supply chain professionals continues to grow worldwide, strategies to facilitate flexible and remote working have become essential to attract and retain top-tier talent.Ross Williams, Director at DSJ Global USA, and Emily Cook, Head of Procurement Search at DSJ Global Europe, discuss flexible working across the supply chain industry, including how approache...

For professionals seeking a new job, it’s often factors like salary, the day-to-day of the role itself, and the company brand that are central to the decision process. But each company has its own culture, customs, and values, even if they aren’t clearly defined, and they actually have more of an influence on your productivity, success, and even earnings than might be immedi...

​DSJ Global discovered how four companies are saving energy and reducing emissionsRising prices, persistent inflation – what affects private households burdens the supply chain industry to an even greater extent. While energy-saving measures used to be simply related to a company's own Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and sustainability strategy to reduce its carbon footpri...

​As a leading talent partner, we keep our finger on the pulse when it comes to hiring trends, and 2022 was no exception. It has never been more important for companies to understand what business-critical professionals are thinking when it comes to making career changes, what compensation they’re after, and what benefits they really desire.We surveyed our vast, global networ...

Supply chain management opportunities are rising at a far quicker rate than any other industry, with jobs projected to grow by as much as 30% over the next 10 years. Providing high pay rates, opportunities for advancement, development of transferrable skills, international travel opportunities, and great job satisfaction, people that work within this sector find it incredibl...

There’s no denying that the supply chain industry is growing at a rapid pace, as demand for products is at an all-time high thanks to significant advances in technology.With this in mind, if you are planning on advancing your career in this highly competitive landscape, it’s crucial that you understand how you can take the necessary steps to achieve your goals. We’ve create...

​When seeking a new job, it’s imperative to know the market, understand where you fit within it, and form a realistic salary expectation to stick to. A good talent partner will help you to know your worth within the industry and organization you’re interviewing for and will assist with communicating those expectations back to the hiring manager, but no one is a better advoca...

Finding the perfect candidate for your latest role can be a long and arduous road. Once you have found the employee with the skills you need and an attitude which will fit perfectly within your team, it is time to make your job offer. In a perfect world, you will get an enthusiastic acceptance. However, if you are hiring in a busy sector, or trying it is likely you may have ...

In a world where everything is intimately connected, it’s important to understand the production flow of goods or services – the supply chain ecosystem in other words. But have you ever considered the environmental impact of global supply chains?Although supply chains might be brandished as the ‘weakest link’ for some organizations, with estimates pointing to them being 11.4...

​​Under Phaidon International group, alongside DSJ Global, Regulatory and Legal talent partner Larson Maddox has now expanded its services across the Asia Pacific region, by setting up dedicated teams in Hong Kong and Singapore. The expansion in the Asia Pacific region will enable Larson Maddox to support the growing hiring demands in the regulatory and legal sector. “We are...

​The international supply chain has undergone huge changes over the past few years. There have been moments of challenge, opportunities for development, and situations that have exposed breaks and fractures right along the line. In our role as a supply chain recruiter, we’ve seen businesses scramble to adapt to shifting conditions - with firms upping the ante on their recrui...

​Interviewing for manufacturing jobs today means being prepared to answer a range of competency-based questions. This is essentially the skillset that you’ll be using to apply knowledge, expertise, and experience to the role. Being able to provide examples of the way you have used specific competencies in previous manufacturing jobs is going to be essential, so it’s vital to...