Supply Chain Careers Podcast

Supply Chain Careers
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Featuring career-oriented conversations across all supply chain disciplines. Topics include career and professional development as well as hiring, retaining and developing supply chain talent.

  1. 20h ago

    Why Supply Chain Hiring Is Harder Than It Looks

    In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we bring to you Part 1 of a three-part series on what makes the supply chain hiring process challenging, plus we provide ways to address those challenges. These three episodes are part of our Supply Chain Careers Catalyst series which is focused on why hiring in supply chain is so difficult. Listen as Rodney Apple, Chris Gaffney, and Mike Ogle explore the complexities that make finding the right supply chain professionals more challenging than it might appear. Drawing on decades of recruiting and operational leadership experience, they examine how job titles, responsibilities, facility size, operating models, and industry differences can complicate the hiring process. The conversation also explores the importance of transferable skills, leadership capabilities, organizational culture, and understanding the actual scope of a position rather than relying on job titles alone. Whether you're an employer looking to strengthen your hiring process or a supply chain professional considering your next career move, this episode offers valuable perspectives on navigating the complexities of supply chain hiring. Need help hiring top talent? Engage SCM Talent Group, a supply chain recruiting & executive search firm that specializes in your hiring needs: Continuous ImprovementEngineeringInventory PlanningLogistics & TransportationManufacturingOperationsRoboticsSales & Business DevelopmentS&OPStrategic Sourcing & ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementTechnology & AutomationWarehousing

    Why Supply Chain Hiring Is Harder Than It Looks

  2. Oct 8

    Strong Teams Execute. Strong Leaders Multiply with Carlos Gutierrez Ferrete

    In this episode, Carlos Gutierrez Ferrete joins Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney to discuss the experiences and leadership lessons that shaped his supply chain career. Carlos explains why career growth should be measured by capabilities rather than titles, why discomfort is essential to professional development, and how emerging leaders can take greater ownership of their careers. The conversation also explores the transition from manager to leader, building leadership bench strength, addressing underperformance, leading large organizations, and helping teams navigate transformation and technology. Carlos also shares insights from his book, Maintain or Transform, which brings together 25 years of lessons on leading through change, building strong teams, and navigating complexity. Throughout the episode, he returns to a central idea: meaningful growth comes from taking ownership, learning by doing, and moving toward difficult challenges rather than away from them. Need help hiring top talent? Engage SCM Talent Group, a supply chain recruiting & executive search firm that specializes in your hiring needs: Continuous ImprovementEngineeringInventory PlanningLogistics & TransportationManufacturingOperationsRoboticsSales & Business DevelopmentS&OPStrategic Sourcing & ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementTechnology & AutomationWarehousing

    Strong Teams Execute. Strong Leaders Multiply with Carlos Gutierrez Ferrete

  3. Sep 24

    Brad McGregor: Don't Chase Titles. Chase Problems.

    In this episode, Brad McGregor joins Rodney Apple and Mike Ogle to discuss a supply chain career shaped by manufacturing, procurement, aerospace, defense, and emerging technology. Brad explains why early experience on the production floor helped shape his leadership style, how moving between companies and industries expanded his capabilities, and why professionals should continue seeking difficult problems rather than comfortable titles. The conversation also explores resilience in defense supply chains, supplier relationships, AI adoption, and the need to balance speed with discipline. Throughout the episode, Brad returns to a simple career philosophy: keep learning, stay close to the work, and pursue opportunities that stretch your capabilities. Need help hiring top talent? Engage SCM Talent Group, a supply chain recruiting & executive search firm that specializes in your hiring needs: Continuous ImprovementEngineeringInventory PlanningLogistics & TransportationManufacturingOperationsRoboticsSales & Business DevelopmentS&OPStrategic Sourcing & ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementTechnology & AutomationWarehousing

    Brad McGregor: Don't Chase Titles. Chase Problems.

  4. Sep 10

    Adaptability Is a Career Advantage - with Wanda Johnson

    In this episode, Wanda Johnson, Supply Chain Technology Fellow at Deloitte, joins Rodney Apple and Mike Ogle to share how a career that began in accounting and retail operations evolved into supply chain consulting, technology, and transformation leadership. She explains how transferable skills helped her move across industries and organizations including Ralph Lauren, Tompkins Associates, IBM, Accenture, and Deloitte. The conversation also explores why technology initiatives must begin with a clearly defined business problem, how companies can keep people at the center of AI and automation, and why continuous learning, soft skills, and genuine professional relationships remain essential to long-term career growth.         Need help hiring top talent? Engage SCM Talent Group, a supply chain recruiting & executive search firm that specializes in your hiring needs: Continuous ImprovementEngineeringInventory PlanningLogistics & TransportationManufacturingOperationsRoboticsSales & Business DevelopmentS&OPStrategic Sourcing & ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementTechnology & AutomationWarehousing

    Adaptability Is a Career Advantage - with Wanda Johnson

  5. Aug 27

    Where Preparation Meets Opportunity with Adri McCaskill of SplitLogiX

    In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, Adri McCaskill, CEO of SplitLogiX, joins us to discuss her career journey that took her from South Africa to supply chain leadership and entrepreneurship in the US. She shares how mentorship, operational experience, stretch assignments, industry involvement, and a willingness to step into uncomfortable roles helped prepare her to launch and lead a global supply chain company. She also reflects on the importance of choosing learning over title, building trust early, and staying close to the work so that future opportunities are met with real preparation. Our conversation also explores warehouse crisis recovery, the importance of aligning people, processes, and technology, and why reputation, curiosity, industry relationships, and calm decision-making under pressure are essential for long-term career growth. Need help hiring top talent? Engage SCM Talent Group, a supply chain recruiting & executive search firm that specializes in your hiring needs: Continuous ImprovementEngineeringInventory PlanningLogistics & TransportationManufacturingOperationsRoboticsSales & Business DevelopmentS&OPStrategic Sourcing & ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementTechnology & AutomationWarehousing

    Where Preparation Meets Opportunity with Adri McCaskill of SplitLogiX

  6. Jul 30

    Beyond the Resume, Part 2: Value of Verification

    In the eighth episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast Catalyst Series, the second installment of our  Beyond the Resume episode, Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney explore why professional references have become one of the most overlooked competitive advantages in today's hiring market. As AI continues to produce polished resumes and help candidates prepare for interviews, employers increasingly need independent validation of a candidate's experience, leadership, and accomplishments. This conversation examines how both job seekers and hiring managers can transform the reference process from a routine hiring step into a meaningful source of insight that improves hiring decisions and career outcomes.  Need help hiring top talent? Engage SCM Talent Group, a supply chain recruiting & executive search firm that specializes in your hiring needs: Continuous ImprovementEngineeringInventory PlanningLogistics & TransportationManufacturingOperationsRoboticsSales & Business DevelopmentS&OPStrategic Sourcing & ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementTechnology & AutomationWarehousing

    Beyond the Resume, Part 2: Value of Verification

  7. Jul 24

    Beyond the Resume, Part 1: Proof Over Polish

    In the eighth episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast Catalyst Series, Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney discuss why resumes and interviews alone are no longer enough to distinguish top talent. They explore how hiring managers are adapting to an AI-assisted recruiting landscape, why employers are placing greater emphasis on validating experience, and how professionals can proactively build a career portfolio that demonstrates credibility, leadership, and measurable business impact throughout their careers.  Need help hiring top talent? Engage SCM Talent Group, a supply chain recruiting & executive search firm that specializes in your hiring needs: Continuous ImprovementEngineeringInventory PlanningLogistics & TransportationManufacturingOperationsRoboticsSales & Business DevelopmentS&OPStrategic Sourcing & ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementTechnology & AutomationWarehousing

    Beyond the Resume, Part 1: Proof Over Polish

  8. Jul 9

    Mike Hammel on What Great Logistics Leaders Do Differently

    In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers podcast, we speak with Mike Hammel, President of KDL, a third-party logistics organization specializing in transportation management, freight optimization, and supply chain technology solutions. Mike grew up in a family business deeply rooted in the trucking and transportation industry, where he developed an early appreciation for how freight moves, how businesses operate, and the critical role of supply chains. During our conversation, Mike shares how growing up in a family business shaped his leadership philosophy, and how building experience across multiple functions creates stronger supply chain leaders. We also discuss the growing role of AI in freight management, the evolving transportation market, and the importance of developing trusted customer relationships, all within a culture of continuous improvement. Throughout the episode, Mike offers practical advice for professionals looking to build successful supply chain careers. Need help hiring top talent? Engage SCM Talent Group, a supply chain recruiting & executive search firm that specializes in your hiring needs: Continuous ImprovementEngineeringInventory PlanningLogistics & TransportationManufacturingOperationsRoboticsSales & Business DevelopmentS&OPStrategic Sourcing & ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementTechnology & AutomationWarehousing

    Mike Hammel on What Great Logistics Leaders Do Differently
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Featuring career-oriented conversations across all supply chain disciplines. Topics include career and professional development as well as hiring, retaining and developing supply chain talent.

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  • Creator
    Supply Chain Careers
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Supply Chain Careers Podcast
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