05. Pillars of Success

We believe in continuous improvement, and using our unique and in-depth understanding of the Supply Chain, Operations and Procurement sector, we empower our candidates to develop and enhance their true talent.

Our Supply Chain is focused on measurement and analysis - technical skills will directly impact your ability to do your job successfully. Don’t isolate your experience to one aspect of the Supply Chain; always look for opportunities to broaden your experience.

This is an area that often lets candidates down. The ability to manage up, communicate, listen, build relationships and ‘work in the grey’ is crucial to your success. Identify any gaps in your skills and proactively look to establish these.

Seek out relevant courses and degrees in your sector; while not crucial to success, they add weight to your credentials. The various courses we recommend for Supply Chain professionals include:

• BCom with a specialisation in Supply Chain & Operations • The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply courses • Association for Operations and Supply Chain Professionals certification • Auckland University Business School Supply Chain Management program.

Your ability to lead is a massive factor in your progression. Both the leadership of people, and building the strengths of your team, but also your ability to lead projects. Seek out leadership opportunities in your development.

Being technically competent is performing your job. Being commercial and your ability to see the impacts on the bigger picture, is excelling at your job.

With an ever-changing sector, candidates’ ability to move with change and to problem solve stands top candidates out from the rest.