Home About Services Specialist Practices Assignments Insights Join Us Get in Touch Principle Consultant Matthew Humphreys Logistics The logistics industry currently finds itself in a state of rapid evolution, with major erosion of margins and surging cost pressures creating an increasing need for innovation. Gaining competitive advantage has never been more difficult and many organisations have focused on growth through acquisition whilst others have turned to private equity investment to help boost their development. Further to this, systemisation of the industry has led to an increasing demand for robotics and automation equipment to drive even greater efficiency and return on time. It is no longer enough to be a high quality operator. Employers are increasingly in need of more highly commercial and cerebral leaders with an ability to drive change. With the attraction of top talent in to the industry still proving a challenge, there is a finite pool of people that can deliver substantial value. Our expert knowledge of the industry coupled with our unique search methodology gives our clients access to those elusive individuals. For over twenty years we have been helping large organisations and SMEs in the industry build highly successful teams to carry them forward. We have an extensive reach across the following logistics sectors: Automation & robotics Third party logistics Retail Inbound & reverse logistics Ecommerce Consumer manufacturing Construction Automotive & defence Ocean, air & rail freight Trucking & road haulage Logistics consultancy View Completed Assignments Supply Chain & Purchasing Due to ever changing consumer demands supply chain functions face a growing list of priorities. This ranges from the fundamentals of getting products to the end consumer, through to staying abreast of modern digital trends and creating supply chain transparency. Innovation has never been more important. Supply chain teams have grown from being seen purely as a cost centre to playing an integral role in the ability of a business to provide an added value product or service for their customers. As such the demand for talented supply chain professionals has grown over the last few years, and the market for top candidates is extremely competitive. We understand that to be successful in the supply chain industry you need to have more than analytical skills. You must have a wider understanding of the business and market you are operating in. Taking a holistic approach to all aspects of your work and collaborating with multiple functions at once. The ability to lead change and influence senior stakeholders is a rare skillset in a highly analytical industry, however we consistently help our clients to find and secure these individuals across a variety of sectors including the following: Consumer goods Retail Online start-ups Automotive & defence Industrial Pharmaceutical View Completed Assignments Principle Consultant Matthew Humphreys Matthew joined Sphere Group in 2009 and currently heads up the business’s Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics division across the UK and Europe. We'd Love to Hear from You. Contact us today to learn more about us, current assignments, or to discuss your unique requirements. Get In Touch RECRUITING LEADERS, FUTURE LEADERS AND EXCEPTIONAL TALENT About Our Team Our Methodology Our Values Work for us Services Retained Search Talent Pipelining & Industry Mapping Interim Management Candidate Services Specialist Practices Executive & Board Appointments Accounting & Finance Logistics Supply Chain & Purchasing Professional Service Firms Insights & Policies News & Insights Completed Assignments Diversity & Privacy Policies Get In Touch Office Locations info@spheregroup.com +44 (0) 207 205 4900 © 2021 Sphere Group. All Rights Reserved