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Lean isn't some corporate buzzword we toss around to sound smart. It's a way of working, a way of thinking, a way of showing up. It's in our DNA.
Global Executive Search
We matchworld‑class companies.
We find the operators, procurement leaders, planners, manufacturers and logistics executives who keep companies moving when complexity hits.
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01 / Introduction
We are a global executive search & advisory firm specialising in end-to-end supply chain appointments.
We identify, qualify, and select the best talent for global supply chains, ensuring the right fit to drive optimal business growth. A proven method, calibrated to your business.
02 / About Us
A truly global company with placements in over 50 countries across five continents.
Whether you're in Singapore, São Paulo, London, New York City, Cape Town or Shanghai, we will deliver.
03 / Candidates
Build the career you want at a company that values your talent.
Access exclusive job openings, industry insights, and career advice from experts who understand what it takes to succeed in supply chain leadership.
By the numbers
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Placements 2025
The world needs
great leaders across the value chain.
Supply chains make the world go round.
Our edge
What makes us dangerous
We don’t just talk supply chain. We live it.
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We're not dabbling in ten different industries, pretending to be experts in all. We eat, sleep, and breathe end-to-end supply chain. That's it. That's the lane.
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And because we're obsessed, we deliver… Every time.
We're your go-to supply chain search consultant. Period.
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Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to transform people, organizations, and entire industries by placing the kind of leaders who don't just keep the lights on. They change the game.
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We're in it for more than the fees and the titles. We want to build careers that matter, companies that endure, and supply chains that actually make the world better.
It’s the grind, the hustle, and the satisfaction of knowing that when we get it right, everybody wins.
Expertise
Our specialties.
End-to-end supply chain leadership. Five focused practice areas — no banking, no insurance, no tech detours.
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Supply Chain Planning
Demand sensing through S&OP, IBP and integrated network design.
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Procurement
Strategic sourcing, category strategy and supplier transformation.
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Logistics & Distribution
End-to-end fulfilment, transportation, warehousing and 3PL leadership.
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Process & Engineering
Continuous improvement, lean transformation and operational excellence.
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Manufacturing, Quality & Technical Operations
Plant leadership, quality assurance and technical operations across regions.
Voices
What our clients
are saying.
The team at LSS has a depth of supply chain and procurement knowledge that I haven't noticed in other recruiters. We retained them on a very unique role that two other firms had failed to deliver on. Their team mapped the market, uncovered a number of candidates that were not approached by the other firms and presented them in a well-organized manner. The shortlist provided was top notch and we ended up hiring the right candidate after months of searching. We now use LSS exclusively for all supply chain recruitment in our C-suite and executive level and haven't looked back.
Paul
CEO, FMCG
I have worked with Lean Six Search on and off for three years (luckily because we have low turnover) and they have been a wonderful resource for supply chain, planning, quality assurance, and continuous improvement roles. They completed one particular search for us recently that was very unique. A head of IBP based in Dubai, with extremely specific requirements. Overall, a wonderful success, and I will continue to use them.
Sanjay
CEO, Pharmaceuticals
Lean Six Search is consistently above the rest. Their in-depth approach to headhunting is unmatched. We use them in a lot of sensitive and confidential roles and they constantly deliver. Keep up the good work.
Elizabeth
Chief Procurement Officer, FMCG
I've had the tremendous pleasure of working with them and witnessing firsthand their great professionalism, their being always in touch, and their providing permanent follow-ups. Their strength: they truly put the client's interests as a first priority, making sure transitions are successful from both a personal and professional standpoint.
Ivan
VP Customer Service, Logistics & Planning, F&B
Lean Six Search is a wonderful recruiting partner to work with. I especially loved and appreciated the team's positive and upbeat personality. LSS always presented a qualified slate of diverse candidates and knew them well. They listen to feedback but also know how to push back politely and help us see blind spots. I would partner with them again in the future.
Claire
Director, Talent Acquisition, Renewables
Lean Six Search found great candidates aligned to our briefing and timings committed. Will definitely look for Lean Six next time and also recommend them to colleagues.
Ana
Manufacturing Director, FMCG
I partnered with Lean Six Search on Supply Chain jobs while at Georgia-Pacific. They are experts in the field and understand customer focus. Lean Six Search only provides thoroughly screened, qualified candidates because they are dedicated to learning about the job specifics, business, and company culture. True professional and business partners.
Amy
HR Director
We use Lean Six Search for all end-to-end supply chain appointments across North America. They are personable, easy to work with, reliable, and most of all: DELIVER. They are true experts in the supply chain world and we couldn't be happier.
Jason
SVP Global Operations, Chemicals
We partnered with Lean Six Search on three confidential searches in our leadership team that were challenging and specific. Our previous headhunting firm failed on this assignment and we opted to give LSS a shot. Not only did they deliver, but we made an additional hire with an up-and-coming candidate who fit well into another role. We see it as the beginning of a long-term partnership.
Alvaro
SVP Supply Chain, F&B
Lean Six Search has been our go-to resource for procurement and supply chain candidates across our mid to senior level searches. To date, they have filled roles in Singapore, China, Mexico, US, Canada, and France. Truly wonderful support on a global scale.
John
Chief Supply Chain Officer, Cosmetics
The team at LSS has a depth of supply chain and procurement knowledge that I haven't noticed in other recruiters. We retained them on a very unique role that two other firms had failed to deliver on. Their team mapped the market, uncovered a number of candidates that were not approached by the other firms and presented them in a well-organized manner. The shortlist provided was top notch and we ended up hiring the right candidate after months of searching. We now use LSS exclusively for all supply chain recruitment in our C-suite and executive level and haven't looked back.
Paul
CEO, FMCG
I have worked with Lean Six Search on and off for three years (luckily because we have low turnover) and they have been a wonderful resource for supply chain, planning, quality assurance, and continuous improvement roles. They completed one particular search for us recently that was very unique. A head of IBP based in Dubai, with extremely specific requirements. Overall, a wonderful success, and I will continue to use them.
Sanjay
CEO, Pharmaceuticals
Lean Six Search is consistently above the rest. Their in-depth approach to headhunting is unmatched. We use them in a lot of sensitive and confidential roles and they constantly deliver. Keep up the good work.
Elizabeth
Chief Procurement Officer, FMCG
I've had the tremendous pleasure of working with them and witnessing firsthand their great professionalism, their being always in touch, and their providing permanent follow-ups. Their strength: they truly put the client's interests as a first priority, making sure transitions are successful from both a personal and professional standpoint.
Ivan
VP Customer Service, Logistics & Planning, F&B
Lean Six Search is a wonderful recruiting partner to work with. I especially loved and appreciated the team's positive and upbeat personality. LSS always presented a qualified slate of diverse candidates and knew them well. They listen to feedback but also know how to push back politely and help us see blind spots. I would partner with them again in the future.
Claire
Director, Talent Acquisition, Renewables
Lean Six Search found great candidates aligned to our briefing and timings committed. Will definitely look for Lean Six next time and also recommend them to colleagues.
Ana
Manufacturing Director, FMCG
I partnered with Lean Six Search on Supply Chain jobs while at Georgia-Pacific. They are experts in the field and understand customer focus. Lean Six Search only provides thoroughly screened, qualified candidates because they are dedicated to learning about the job specifics, business, and company culture. True professional and business partners.
Amy
HR Director
We use Lean Six Search for all end-to-end supply chain appointments across North America. They are personable, easy to work with, reliable, and most of all: DELIVER. They are true experts in the supply chain world and we couldn't be happier.
Jason
SVP Global Operations, Chemicals
We partnered with Lean Six Search on three confidential searches in our leadership team that were challenging and specific. Our previous headhunting firm failed on this assignment and we opted to give LSS a shot. Not only did they deliver, but we made an additional hire with an up-and-coming candidate who fit well into another role. We see it as the beginning of a long-term partnership.
Alvaro
SVP Supply Chain, F&B
Lean Six Search has been our go-to resource for procurement and supply chain candidates across our mid to senior level searches. To date, they have filled roles in Singapore, China, Mexico, US, Canada, and France. Truly wonderful support on a global scale.
John
Chief Supply Chain Officer, Cosmetics
For Companies
For companies
who won’t settle.
You don't need another stack of resumes. You need a partner who gets it.
We're not generalists. We're not dabblers. We go deep: end-to-end supply chain, all five pillars. That's our lane, and because it's the only lane we run in, we know exactly where to find the people who move the needle.
Every search is built around you. Tailored solutions, no templates. The right leaders, not just available ones. Because the wrong hire costs you years; the right one changes everything.
When it comes to building stronger teams, better companies and more resilient supply chains, we're your first call. And your last.
For Candidates
Built on
people like you.
We don't just place people. We work with them.
The professionals we represent aren't numbers in a database. They're the ones who keep factories running, shelves stocked, and supply chains alive. We treat you the way we treat our clients, with respect, candor, and no smoke and mirrors.
We adopt the same principles as the leaders we recruit: discipline, grit, and a relentless drive to get it right. We'll push you when it counts, prep you before the big moments, and make sure you're walking into the right room, not just any room.
Your win is our win. Your success is our reputation.
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