Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist - Supply Chain

Overview

Coforge is seeking a seasoned Recruiter to oversee comprehensive hiring processes for Supply Chain roles across multiple levels. This position demands expertise in recruiting diverse Supply Chain professionals involved in areas such as Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing, Warehouse Operations, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, and Analytics. The recruiter will collaborate closely with hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies and secure top-tier candidates within designated timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities from job requisition to offer acceptance.
• Collaborate with business leaders and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and plan recruitment accordingly.
• Identify and engage Supply Chain candidates using job portals, professional networks, referrals, and social media.
• Recruit for positions including Supply Chain Manager, Demand Planner, Supply Planner, Logistics Manager, Procurement/Sourcing Specialist, Category Manager, Inventory Manager, Warehouse Manager, and Manufacturing & Operations professionals.
• Screen candidates to evaluate technical skills and functional compatibility.
• Coordinate candidate interviews and provide hiring teams with insights related to talent availability, compensation standards, and competitor hiring strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships with candidates to ensure a positive hiring experience.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and pipeline status through Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Ensure compliance with company recruitment policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of recruitment experience concentrating on Supply Chain roles.
• Demonstrated ability recruiting across manufacturing, logistics, procurement, planning, and operations domains.
• Proficiency in sourcing via platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, and Indeed.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience leveraging Applicant Tracking Systems for recruitment management.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes including Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Planning functions.
• Hiring experience within FMCG, Retail, E-commerce, Manufacturing, Automotive, or Pharmaceutical industries.
• Capability to handle multiple recruitment demands in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong networking and talent mapping expertise.

Competencies

• Effective stakeholder management
• Advanced talent sourcing techniques
• Thorough candidate assessment abilities
• Offer negotiation and management
• Market intelligence gathering
• Data-driven recruitment strategies
• Relationship building with candidates and hiring teams