Supply Chain/Logistics Recruiters | Supply Chain/Logistics Executive Search

Your supply chain and logistics recruitment agency

Lock Search Group is Canada’s leading supply chain recruitment and logistics executive search firm, with over forty years of experience serving Canadian industry. Our specialized supply chain staffing team operates nationwide, including major hubs like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, to place highly skilled professionals in roles that meet their career aspirations and companies’ talent needs.

The diverse fields of supply chain and logistics are major drivers of Canada’s economy, employing over 750,000 Canadians. However, thousands of positions remain unfilled, with 66,000 new jobs anticipated annually. Our expertise in supply chain recruitment gives us the edge in helping organizations fill these in-demand positions, from Supply Chain Managers and Logistics Coordinators to Procurement Specialists and Distribution Directors.

Our broad network spans all aspects of the field, including digital supply chain, supply chain analytics, and professionals with sought-after tech savvy and foreign language skills. We specialize in supply chain recruiting for various industries, including manufacturing, warehouse operations, freight transportation, retail, e-commerce, and pharmaceuticals. Our connections accelerate the timeframe required to recruit top talent with industry-recognized certifications like CSCP, CPSM, and APICS.

As dedicated supply chain recruiters, we aspire to connect the right people to the right opportunities. We understand that a successful placement needs to meet the needs of both candidates and the employer. Our extensive talent network and headhunter expertise gives your company access to talent you won’t find elsewhere, while our rigorous interview process digs into the candidate’s career goals and workplace preferences, along with critical factors like skills and culture fit, to ensure their long-term success in the role.

Lock Search Group’s dedicated Supply Chain & Logistics recruitment team is national in scope, international in reach, and knowledgeable about the digital transformation affecting the industry, including blockchain in logistics and AI in supply chain. Whatever supply chain employment challenges you’re facing, from sourcing through distribution and supply chain management, you can count on our recruitment experts to help you discover a solution.

We fill a variety of supply chain and logistics roles

Director of Transportation
Distribution Manager
Fleet Manager
Logistics Director

Route Optimization
Supply Chain Manager
Transportation Manager

Transportation Planner
VP of Inventory Manager
VP of Procurement

What our clients say about our recruiters

The team rapidly understood our business and needs for this Senior position we had to fill. I also liked how they challenged some the requirements. We ended hiring the best candidate for the role. Thanks to Lock Search Group!

Patrick Jobidon

PenguinPickUp, President

Why choose Lock Search Group

Track record of success

Since day one, our formula for success has been simple: care deeply, and deliver. We know that your next hire could be the one who changes everything for your team, and we pride ourselves on helping you close the deal with the talent who can take you to the next level.

Our founder’s entrepreneurial grit reaches from coast to coast, and you can expect the same delivery-driven, passionately-proven partnership in any one of the Lock team’s 12 offices. With consultants who boast average tenures of a decade or more, we’re not messing around –– we’re here to make the match that measures up.

Leaders and listeners

What is your story, and what’s the story behind it? Our client-centric focus puts you and your specific goals firmly at the heart of our search process. We’re here to listen.

You’ll receive an individual action plan when you work with Lock, and we’ll be right on the same page every step of the way: what we will do, how you’ll see it happen, and when to expect results will all be clearly defined from the very beginning.

Industry-savvy insiders

We’ve been building incredible teams at Lock since 1983. In that time, we’ve crafted a strong network of business leaders, decision makers, and influencers.

But that’s only half of the story. Our recruiters make genuine connections because they’ve lived their industries, and they understand the field’s unique nuances, needs, and subtleties from the inside out. No matter your business, the cutting edge is where you’ll find us.

Lock offers a range of services to meet your business needs

Lock Search Group’s distinctive “contained” executive search model combines the thoroughness of traditional retained search with performance-based accountability to deliver exceptional C-suite and senior leadership talent. Our proven three-phase methodology, led by experienced Senior Consultants and backed by dedicated industry-specific recruitment teams, ensures comprehensive coverage of the executive talent market. We leverage our national network and extensive research capabilities to track industry movements, mergers, acquisitions, and leadership changes, providing clients with real-time market intelligence. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles ensures we source the absolute best available talent without bias, maintaining a fair and equitable search process. Our track record speaks for itself, with successful placements including Board Members, CEOs, CFOs, Presidents, and numerous Vice Presidents across multiple functions and industries.

Our Retained Search service establishes an exclusive partnership with organizations seeking to fill critical senior and mid-level positions through a comprehensive, priority-based approach. By dedicating our full resources and attention to your search, we conduct extensive market mapping and develop robust talent pipelines that ensure access to the highest caliber candidates. Our team provides regular progress updates and detailed market intelligence reports, keeping you informed throughout the entire search process. We manage everything from initial candidate assessment through final offer negotiation, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for both clients and candidates. This service includes post-placement integration support to ensure successful onboarding and long-term success of placed candidates.

Our Contingency Search service offers a flexible, success-based recruiting solution designed to efficiently fill professional and technical positions with qualified talent. Organizations benefit from immediate access to our extensive candidate database and network, with payment required only upon successful placement. Our streamlined recruitment process focuses on quick response times and efficient candidate presentation, making it ideal for time-sensitive placements and organizations with variable hiring needs. We handle all aspects of the recruitment process, from initial screening through offer negotiation, while maintaining the flexibility to work alongside other agencies if desired. This results-driven approach ensures we remain highly motivated to identify and secure the right talent for your organization while minimizing your upfront investment.