Rodney Apple Email & Phone Number

Asheville, North Carolina, Us

🔗 Company OverviewSCM Talent Group is a premium boutique executive search firm specializing in the end-to-end supply chain discipline. Our mission is to connect forward-thinking organizations with exceptional supply chain talent, fostering partnerships that drive mutual success. By leveraging a customized, consultative approach, we deliver tailored supply chain talent solutions that transform businesses and careers.🚀 Supply Chain Recruitment Practice AreasWe bring deep expertise across all key functions:★ Supply Chain Management★ Logistics, Transportation & Distribution★ Strategic Sourcing & Procurement★ Inventory Planning, Forecasting & Replenishment★ Manufacturing ★ Operations★ Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)★ Quality Assurance & Control★ Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence★ Order Fulfillment★ Automation, Robotics & Material Handling Equipment★ Supply Chain Technology Solutions🌍 Industry FocusWe proudly serve a wide range of industries, specializing in connecting top supply chain talent with organizations in:🛍️ Retail & eCommerce🍔 Food & Beverage💊 Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Biotech & Medical Device🧪 Chemicals🚗 Automotive & Aerospace📦 Paper & Packaging💡 Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG / FMCG)📱 Consumer Electronics⚡ Energy, Renewables & Utilities🏗️ Industrial & Machinery🛒 Wholesale Distribution📈 Private Equity & Venture Capital 🏦 Banking & Insurance📦 Logistics, Transportation & Supply Chain Service Providers (e.g. 3PL & 4PL)📋 Supply Chain Recruiting ServicesOur services are tailored to meet diverse hiring needs:🎯 Retained Executive Search: For high-level, critical leadership roles.⏱️ Interim Executives: Rapid solutions for transformational or project-based leadership needs.🤝 Contract Staffing Solutions: Flexible support for short-term and specialized projects.🔄 Exclusive Contingency Search: Comprehensive talent searches with exclusive client focus.

Asheville, North Carolina, Us

The Supply Chain Careers Podcast is your trusted resource for advancing your supply chain career and building high-performing teams. Tailored for professionals, students, and employers, the podcast features insightful conversations with industry experts across all supply chain disciplines and industry sectors. Episodes dive into leadership development, workforce trends, hiring and retention strategies, career progression, and professional growth. Tune in for practical insights, fresh perspectives, and actionable strategies to stay ahead in the ever-evolving supply chain field.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

As the Supply Chain Career Coach for ASCM (formerly APICS), the leading professional association for Supply Chain and Operations Management with over 45,000 global members, I was responsible for developing a series of white papers and hosting corresponding webinars for ASCM members on topics pertaining to career development. Starting in 2017, I became an Author for ASCM's Magazine (SCM Now), leading content development for "Professional Development".

Columbus, Indiana, Us

Retained by Cummins Inc to source and recruit supply chain talent for their newly formed Supply Chain Center of Excellence (COE), Corporate Headquarters, Business Units and manufacturing & warehouse facilities. Functional areas included Global Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing, Inventory Planning, Six Sigma, etc.

Irving, Tx, Us

Consulted for Accenture's RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) practice and provided full lifecycle recruiting services to Kimberly-Clark. Primary areas of focus were Corporate Supply Chain departments that included Global Procurement, Continuous Improvement (Lean / Six Sigma), Logistics, Product Supply, Sustainability, etc.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Long-term client engagement where I led full lifecycle recruitment efforts for the Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing organization. Filled 500+ professional- to executive-level positions across all functional areas of the Supply Chain at Corporate Headquarters, Regional Offices and Manufacturing & Warehousing Facilities (aseptic juice, concentrate, syrup, water, etc.). Also supported Coca-Cola subsidiaries such as Fuze Beverages and Honest Tea.Functional areas that I recruited for included Beverage Operations (22 Manufacturing Plants), Logistics, Supply Chain Strategy, Contract Manufacturing, Capital Programs / Engineering, Global Sourcing & Procurement, Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence, Supply Planning & Demand Planning, Global Quality, Commercialization, Sustainability / Environmental, Health & Safety, Bottling Investments Group (BIG), Commercial Products Supply (CPS) and supporting functions such as Supply Chain HR, Supply Chain Finance, etc.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Partnered closely with the SVP of Global Logistics in efforts to build the very first Supply Chain department for the company which consisted of recruiting a VP of Supply Chain, Director of Replenishment and eleven Sr. Supply Chain Managers (one per Home Depot’s eleven merchandising categories).Led the full lifecycle recruitment efforts for the Global Logistics organization which included all professional and executive hiring within Corporate Headquarters, Regional/Field offices and approximately 80 Warehouses and Cross-dock facilities.

This was one of the very first Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) firms in the marketplace. Provided retained, onsite recruitment services & solutions to corporations across the country, overseeing a team of Recruiters across multiple client locations.

Detroit, Mi, Us

Responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing, qualifying and hiring Information Technology consultants for projects with Fortune 500 clients in Atlanta

Specialized in the permanent placement of supply chain management consultants. Clients included PricewaterhouseCoopers (now PwC), Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) and other management consulting firms.

Hanover, Maryland, Us

Responsible for the business development, recruiting and management efforts for the Energy & Utilities Division. Managed and developed a small team of technical recruiters.

Hanover, Maryland, Us

Responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing, qualifying and hiring consultants for projects within the Energy / Utilities and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) fields.