December 2025
Optimising Your Supply Chain CV for AI and Human Decision-Makers
Your supply chain CV must work for two audiences: AI screening tools and human recruiters. The strongest CVs highlight relevant skills, measurable results, and a clear structure. With automated screening now common, your CV needs to be easy for algorithms to interpret and compelling for hiring teams.
Research from Harvard Business School and Accenture’s “Hidden Workers: Untapped Talent” report shows that more than 90% of large employers use automated systems to filter or rank applicants. This means your CV may be reviewed by AI before a person sees it, so wording and formatting matter.
How AI and ATS read your supply chain CV
Many organisations use AI or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to scan CVs for structure, keywords, and relevant experience. In supply chain and procurement, this includes terms linked to current hiring needs such as customs compliance, ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA), automation, analytics, S&OP, supplier management, and WMS/TMS tools.
Using these terms naturally helps your CV pass AI filtering and reach a recruiter.
In-demand supply chain skills
Current insights show rising demand across several capability areas. Using accurate and role-specific wording helps your CV stand out without unnecessary repetition.
Customs trade compliance remains a high-demand specialism, especially in Europe. Professionals involved in cross-border trade should highlight experience with trade regulation, import/export documentation, and compliance initiatives.
As Matthew Wood, Managing Director at DSJ Global Europe, notes:
“If your business moves goods across borders, customs compliance is a must-have in-house competency.”
Experience with tools such as SAP S/4HANA, WMS, or TMS is highly valued, especially if you have contributed to system upgrades, workflow improvements, or planning processes. Detail your involvement in system implementation, data migration, testing cycles, or user training, as these activities show you can support large operational changes. If you improved data accuracy, reduced manual work, or standardised processes across sites, highlight the measurable impact. Employers look for candidates who understand how ERP and supply chain platforms link planning, procurement, logistics, and inventory processes together.
Automation and digital transformation expertise is now critical as companies shift from manual work to high-skilled technical roles. Employers look for candidates who can integrate process automation, data analytics, and digital supply chain solutions.
Yacine Fall, Director at DSJ Global Berlin, explains:
“Technology has moved from a ‘nice to have’ to a ‘must have.’ Candidates who are tech savvy and adaptable stand out.”
Candidates who understand automation, data tools, and modern supply chain systems sit in a strong position, so expand on your experience with process automation, dashboards, robotics, or digital workflows. If you have worked with forecasting tools, optimisation software, or real-time tracking platforms, include examples of how these tools improved decision-making or performance, showing comfort with new technology, which now carries weight in supply chain roles.
For regional insights, salary benchmarks, and in-demand roles, download our Europe Supply Chain Talent Report 2025 or USA Supply Chain Talent Report 2025.
Tailor your language to job descriptions
AI tools prioritise CVs that reflect the terminology used in job postings. When a role highlights supply chain optimisation, procurement analytics, or logistics planning, your CV should use similar language where appropriate.
Huntr’s Job Search Trends Q2 2025 report found that candidates who tailored their CVs achieved a much higher interview rate compared with those using generic submissions. Avoid keyword stuffing and instead integrate relevant terms into clear, achievement-focused statements.
Emphasise clear and measurable achievements
AI can identify your skills, but human recruiters decide who moves forward. Use bullet points that show:
- What you were responsible for
- What you achieved
- Which systems or tools you used
For Example:
- "Reduced lead times by 15% through improved planning processes"
- "Delivered cost savings of £250k through supplier contract renegotiation"
- "Introduced an ERP workflow across multiple regional sites"
Lead with strong verbs such as delivered, implemented, improved, or streamlined.
Format your CV for AI and human reviewers
Formatting affects both AI interpretation and recruiter readability. A clear structure helps your CV progress through both stages. Use:
- A single-column layout
- Standard headings (Experience, Education, Skills, Certifications)
- Consistent formatting
- A text-based PDF or Word file
Avoid images, graphics, tables, icons, or scanned documents that AI tools cannot read accurately.
Human insight matters
AI assists with early filtering, but human recruiters assess communication style, leadership qualities, and overall suitability. Recruiters at DSJ Global use both data and industry expertise to help candidates reach the right hiring teams and navigate competitive processes.
With teams across multiple markets and thousands of placements delivered, DSJ Global supports professionals in procurement, logistics, operations, and wider supply chain roles.
Ready to advance? Register your CV to connect with hiring organisations.
Next steps for supply chain professionals
A strong supply chain CV combines clarity, measurable achievements, and relevant skills. Aligning your experience with hiring needs helps algorithms recognise your fit and helps recruiters see your value quickly.
Update your CV regularly to reflect new achievements, certifications, and skills. Highlight examples that show digital fluency, cross-functional work, and results linked to efficiency, cost, quality, or sustainability.
When you are ready to explore new opportunities, register your CV to join our network or browse available supply chain roles that match your background.
FAQs: Optimising Your Supply Chain CV for AI and Human Recruiters
Many companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI to screen CVs before a person reviews them. Your CV must include relevant keywords, a clear structure, and measurable achievements so it passes automated filters while remaining compelling to recruiters.
Employers seek expertise in:
- Customs trade compliance: cross-border trade, documentation, regulatory adherence.
- ERP & process optimisation: SAP S/4HANA, WMS/TMS, workflow improvements.
- Automation & digital supply chain tools: process automation, dashboards, robotics, forecasting, and real-time tracking.
Highlight measurable outcomes and specific tools to demonstrate impact.
Focus on outcomes, not just duties. Use clear bullet points showing:
- What you were responsible for
- What you achieved
- Tools or systems you used
Examples:
- “Reduced lead times by 15% through improved planning processes.”
- “Delivered £250k in cost savings via supplier contract renegotiation.”
Start bullets with strong verbs like delivered, implemented, improved, or streamlined.
Use terminology from the job advert naturally throughout your CV. Avoid keyword stuffing; instead, integrate relevant terms into clear, achievement-focused statements. Tailored CVs perform significantly better than generic submissions.
- Single-column layout
- Standard headings: Experience, Education, Skills, Certifications
- Consistent formatting
- Text-based PDF or Word document
Avoid images, graphics, tables, or scanned documents that AI cannot read. Clear formatting improves both machine readability and human comprehension.
Update regularly to reflect new skills, certifications, and measurable achievements. Include examples demonstrating cross-functional work, digital fluency, and results tied to efficiency, cost, quality, or sustainability. Frequent updates increase visibility to both AI systems and recruiters.
Once your CV is optimised, register with DSJ Global or explore current supply chain roles. Leveraging your updated CV ensures recruiters and hiring teams quickly see your value, helping you secure opportunities aligned with your skills.