Supply Chain Talent That Keeps Business Moving.
Lead Search Group provides supply chain and logistics recruitment in Toronto and beyond. We recruit leaders and specialists in procurement, planning, transportation, warehousing and distribution. Each search focuses on your operation and what the new hire needs to improve, from sourcing products to getting them delivered.
Let's Talk About Your HiringTalent Across the Supply Chain.
From choosing suppliers to delivering orders, each part of your supply chain needs different skills. Lead Search Group recruits leaders and specialists across these functions, matching their experience to your products, systems and business needs.
Supply ChainLeadership
Vice Presidents, Directors and senior leaders who oversee the supply chain, manage risk and improve how goods move from suppliers to customers.
Procurement &Strategic Sourcing
Procurement managers, buyers and sourcing specialists who select suppliers, negotiate agreements, manage costs and build reliable supply relationships.
Planning &Inventory
Demand planners, supply planners and inventory specialists who forecast needs, maintain stock levels and balance product availability with the cost of holding inventory.
Logistics &Transportation
Logistics managers, transportation leaders and freight specialists who plan shipments, manage carriers and help products arrive on time and within budget.
Warehousing &Distribution
Warehouse, distribution centre and fulfillment leaders who manage teams, improve order accuracy and keep goods moving safely and efficiently.
Global Trade &Compliance
Import, export, customs and trade compliance professionals who manage documentation, meet border requirements and support the movement of goods between countries.
The Best Supply Chain Talent May Never Apply.
Experienced supply chain professionals may already be doing well in their current roles. We identify where relevant talent works, explore what they have achieved and find out what could make a move worthwhile.
Find Experience That Fits Your Supply Chain.
Similar titles can hide very different experience. Buying perishable goods, planning seasonal stock and managing international freight each require different knowledge. We establish which skills and operating conditions matter for your hire.
We then identify companies where people are handling comparable products, systems, volumes or supplier networks. This can include competitors and businesses in related industries.
Manufacturers, distributors, retailers, transport companies, logistics providers, online retailers and other businesses with relevant supply networks.
Give Strong Candidates a Reason to Talk.
Someone who is successful in their current role needs a clear reason to consider yours. We explain the scope, challenges and opportunity to make an impact, then explore what matters to them.
Direct outreach, professional relationships and referrals help us start those conversations with people who may never see or answer a job posting.
Responsibilities, decision-making authority, team structure, systems, location and career goals, alongside the experience your business needs.
Relevant Experience. A Clear Reason to Join.
We connect what your supply chain needs with what the right candidate wants from their next role.
What Should Your Next Supply Chain Hire Improve?
A job title tells only part of the story. Before searching, we help you define the problems this person needs to solve and the results you expect. Those priorities guide the skills and experience we look for.
What should work better because you made this hire?
Improve ProductFlow
Where are delays or costs holding you back?
The role may call for someone who can shorten delivery times, improve stock availability, reduce costs or coordinate purchasing, planning and delivery more effectively.
Reduce SupplyRisk
Where could disruption hurt the business most?
You may need someone who can find alternative suppliers, build backup plans or reduce dependence on a single source. We look for experience managing the risks your operation faces.
Manage a ComplexNetwork
What must this person be able to handle?
Global suppliers, several facilities, a wide product range or strict handling requirements each need different experience. We identify which conditions candidates must understand from the start.
Lead Teams& Change
What needs to change, and who needs to come with it?
The hire may need to develop managers, introduce new systems or bring separate teams together. We assess experience leading those changes as well as managing daily work.
Agree on Results Before Comparing Candidates.
A clear brief gives your hiring team shared priorities. We use those priorities to explore what candidates have delivered, how they achieved it and how that experience could apply to your supply chain.
Discuss YourSupply Chain Hire.
Tell us what needs to improve. We can help define the role, the experience required and where to find it.
Discuss a Supply Chain SearchPlan YourNext Hire.
Use research and practical hiring questions to clarify the skills your business needs before you begin a search.
Explore the 2026 Hiring PlaybookComplimentary resource for organizations hiring across Canada and the United States.
Focused Attention for Your Supply Chain Search.
You need a recruitment partner who understands your supply chain and has time to focus on your hire. We combine careful assessment with personal involvement, from defining the role to choosing the right candidate.
Supply ChainJudgment
We examine the suppliers, systems and networks candidates have managed, along with the results they achieved. This helps you assess how their experience fits your operation.
PrincipalLed
Magdalena stays involved throughout your supply chain search, helping clarify priorities, assess candidates and support your hiring decision.
Focused SearchCapacity
We cap the searches our team takes on. This gives us time for careful research, candidate conversations and follow-up as your hiring needs change.
TrustedRelationships
Professional relationships and referrals help us reach experienced supply chain professionals who may consider the right opportunity without actively applying.
Relationships That Speak for Themselves.
Our reputation has been built one relationship at a time. Clients and candidates trust Lead Search Group with important hiring and career decisions, and their experiences say more about our approach than we ever could.
Jackie Sparking
Human Resources Manager
Five years ago, I was very fortunate to meet Magdalena during a period when I was exploring my own career opportunities. We established instant rapport, and she instilled confidence in me to pursue my goals.
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From the time of our initial meeting, we have developed a strong relationship (both personal and professional) and today we have a solid business partnership. Magdalena is a talented search professional who takes the time to listen and understand her client’s needs. She is methodical in her approach, and handles each situation with integrity and respect. Through dedication and hard work, Magdalena strives to deliver results with each assignment she accepts. Her commitment to her customers is commendable, and is second to none.
Leslie Proulx
Human Resources Advisor
Magdalena is more than a recruiter – she takes the time to develop a close relationship with her clients. I had the pleasure of working with Magdalena when I was looking for a new HR role.
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Living in Calgary at the time, I was eager to move back to Ontario. The idea of finding a new job across the country was daunting. Magdalena and I connected and I immediately knew that I had her full support in my job search. She took the time to understand my interests and my career goals, ultimately leading to securing a position in a few weeks. Since that first initial contact with Magdalena more than two years ago, we have maintained a close relationship, both professionally and personally.
Victoria Almeida
Human Resources Generalist
It has been an absolute pleasure working with Magdalena. It’s very clear that she has a sincere interest in her clients’ success and she works so hard to ensure that they find the perfect role.
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She is always in touch every step of the way and makes sure you are confident and comfortable before going into an interview or putting you forth for a position. I love working with her and recommend any contact who is searching for a new role to her as a recruiter but more so as an advisor and confidant. She placed me in my current role (before providing me with quite a few amazing opportunities) and its been a great opportunity for me. I look forward to working with Magdalena in the future.
Your Supply Chain Recruitment Questions, Answered.
Find out how we define supply chain roles, assess relevant experience and reach candidates in Toronto and beyond.
We identify people doing relevant work through research, direct outreach, referrals and professional relationships. We then introduce your opportunity and explore whether it offers a worthwhile next step.
We examine the products, suppliers, systems and networks candidates have managed. Their responsibilities and results help us judge whether they can handle the scale and challenges of your role.
We recruit executives, managers and specialists across procurement, strategic sourcing, demand and supply planning, inventory, logistics, transportation, warehousing, distribution and global trade.
Some roles need specific product knowledge or experience with regulations and suppliers. Others may suit someone from a related sector who has managed similar networks or challenges. We establish which experience is essential before searching.
Yes. We build the search around the skills, industry knowledge, location and leadership experience required. Targeted research and direct outreach help us find people whose combination of experience may be difficult to source through applications alone.
Yes. We clarify where the problem sits in your supply chain, what needs to improve and what the hire will be responsible for. This helps separate essential skills from preferences before outreach begins.
Yes. Lead Search Group is based in the Toronto area, with searches extending across Canada and the United States when needed. The role and relevant talent market determine how broadly we search.
Let’s Define Your Next Supply Chain Hire.
Tell us where your supply chain needs to improve. We can help define the role and the experience to look for.
Discuss a Supply Chain Search
More Confidence in Every Hire.
Hiring is a significant investment. Lead Search Group provides a six month replacement guarantee on qualifying permanent placements. It gives you added protection, with a commitment that continues after the hire.
Recruitment Perspective Worth Sharing.
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