Supply Chain Recruitment
Built Around How Your Supply Chain Moves
The right supply chain hire protects service levels, controls inventory and keeps cost in check. The wrong hire shows up quickly — in stockouts, expediting costs and missed deliveries.
Hartley People recruits logistics and supply chain professionals across Ireland, building each search around how your goods, materials and information actually move.
- Demand & Supply Planners
- Buyers & Procurement
- Warehouse & Distribution Managers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Heads of Supply Chain
Recruitment Built Around Your Operation
A job title only tells us part of the story. Before we start searching, we want to understand how your supply chain runs.
The Role
- Is the role end-to-end, or one part of the chain?
- Which service, cost or inventory KPIs will they own?
- What does success look like after 6 or 12 months?
The Operation
- Which ERP or MRP systems do you run?
- How many SKUs, sites and suppliers are involved?
- How much international exposure is there?
The Environment
- Is it a regulated GMP or GDP environment?
- Is sector knowledge critical?
We use that information to build the search around the professional your supply chain actually needs. Not simply someone who has held a similar job title.
Logistics & Supply Chain Recruitment Expertise
Supply chain roles can look similar on paper while requiring very different people.
Planning vs. execution
A Demand Planner shaping the forecast needs a different skill set from a Warehouse Manager protecting daily service levels.
Systems vs. operations
An ERP-heavy planning role requires a different profile from a hands-on transport role.
Leadership & strategy
Recruiting a Head of Supply Chain requires us to understand S&OP, network strategy, cost and service performance as much as operational ability.
We recruit across:
- Demand & Supply Planning Talk to us about Demand & Supply Planning recruitment
- Production & Materials Planning Talk to us about Production & Materials Planning recruitment
- Procurement & Purchasing Talk to us about Procurement & Purchasing recruitment
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Talk to us about Strategic Sourcing & Category Management recruitment
- Supply Chain Systems & ERP Talk to us about Supply Chain Systems & ERP recruitment
- Transport & Fleet Planning Talk to us about Transport & Fleet Planning recruitment
- Logistics Coordination Talk to us about Logistics Coordination recruitment
- Distribution & Network Planning Talk to us about Distribution & Network Planning recruitment
- Warehouse Management Talk to us about Warehouse Management recruitment
- Supply Chain Management Talk to us about Supply Chain Management recruitment
- Head of Supply Chain Talk to us about Head of Supply Chain recruitment
- Logistics & Supply Chain Leadership Talk to us about Logistics & Supply Chain Leadership recruitment
Across all major industries and at every level of seniority.
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Fergal Hartley
Joint OwnerFergal Hartley
Joint OwnerWith a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, Fergal Hartley is a highly regarded joint owner of prominent recruitment and staffing ventures, including Hartley People Recruitment & Training, Flexiforce, Clannad Care and Burton Sinclair. His entrepreneurial spirit has driven these companies to success, making them leaders in their respective fields. Fergal's comprehensive background in talent acquisition, combined with strategic insight and a commitment to best practices as a Fellow of the National Recruitment Federation, positions him as an invaluable partner for securing top executive talent.
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Pierre Fetat
Head of OperationsPierre Fetat
Head of OperationsPierre is an accomplished B2B International Director who works across functions, with over 15 years of experience across digital marketing, business development, and complex sales. With a strong background in Customer Data Platforms (CDP), Customer Success, and digital transformation initiatives, Pierre brings a wealth of expertise to executive search. His strategic insights, coupled with his commitment to driving innovation and operational excellence, make him a valuable partner for clients seeking visionary executive talent.
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Damien McCleane
Head of Strategic RecruitmentDamien McCleane
Head of Strategic RecruitmentWith nearly 30 years of experience across recruitment, training, business development, and customer relationship management, Damien McCleane is an accomplished professional with a versatile background in executive and managerial roles across diverse sectors. Also serving as Regional Manager at Hartley People, Damien combines his expertise in strategic recruitment, client partnership, and team leadership to drive excellence and innovation within the executive search landscape.
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Jessica Maher
Recruitment Team LeadJessica Maher
Recruitment Team LeadJess is responsible for recruitment across supply chain, production, engineering and warehousing. Having previously worked in the hospitality industry, she spent four years in Australia furthering her career before returning home to Wexford. A positive and energetic member of the team, Jess is a keen supporter of Wexford hurling and enjoys baking, going to the gym and spending time with friends.
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Darren O'Connor
Recruitment Team LeadDarren O'Connor
Recruitment Team LeadDarren specialises in recruiting for IT, HR, agricultural and commercial sales roles. With previous experience as an Operations Manager and Partner and Client Relations Manager within the waste technology sector, he brings strong operational and people-focused expertise to his role. Based in Waterford with his wife and dog, Loki, Darren enjoys sport, travel and keeping active.
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Danielle Bohill-Walsh
Senior Partner — Finance SpecialistDanielle Bohill-Walsh
Senior Partner — Finance SpecialistAs an experienced Senior Talent Partner, Danielle brings extensive expertise and a genuine passion for connecting people with the right opportunities. She combines a professional and personable approach with a strong understanding of clients and candidates, building lasting relationships and identifying the right talent. Outside of work, Danielle enjoys home and interior design and spending time with her husband and young daughter.
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Padraig Murphy
Senior Partner — Sales SpecialistPadraig Murphy
Senior Partner — Sales SpecialistPadraig is a Senior Recruitment Partner at Hartley People Recruitment, where he leads the Sales desk and focuses on connecting talented individuals with the right businesses. Before moving into recruitment, he spent 10 years working in Business Operations and holds a BA in Business and Human Resource Management. Outside of work, Padraig is an avid Liverpool supporter and keen golfer.
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Brendan White
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Nigel Kelly
Talent SpecialistNigel Kelly
Talent SpecialistHailing from Carrick-on-Suir, Nigel is responsible for recruitment across IT, research and development, hospitality, trades and service technician roles. With a strong interest in technology, he is often the first point of contact for technical support within the office. Nigel previously worked in radio, presenting sports news and his own weekly show on WLR. He is also an accomplished photographer, keen runner, rugby fan and enthusiastic gardener.
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Eimear Cox
Recruitment SpecialistEimear Cox
Recruitment SpecialistEimear graduated from WIT with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology in 2018. Following several years in the insurance industry, including a period in Vancouver working with clients such as Michael Bublé and Nelly Furtado, she moved into recruitment to apply her understanding of people and relationships to helping clients and candidates find the right opportunities. A Waterford native, Eimear enjoys reading, board games, Dungeons & Dragons, pub quizzes and jiu jitsu.
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Hannah Sullivan
Recruitment SpecialistHannah Sullivan
Recruitment SpecialistHannah holds a Diploma in International Human Resource Management, a Bachelor of Commerce and a Diploma in International Hotel Management from Shannon College of Hotel Management. Beginning her career in hotel management, she developed strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a genuine interest in working with people. Her move into recruitment brings together her experience in business, hospitality and human resources, with a focus on understanding candidates and making the right connections.
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Tamara Fisher
Recruitment SpecialistTamara Fisher
Recruitment SpecialistTamara brings extensive experience in operations management, customer service and team leadership, having worked in fast-paced, people-focused environments. She also holds a QQI Level 6 qualification in Human Resources and has a genuine passion for building relationships and helping people find the right opportunities. Outside of work, Tamara enjoys travelling, keeping active and spending time with friends, family and her pug, Harry.
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Tricia Quinn
Commercial and Operations ManagerTricia Quinn
Commercial and Operations ManagerTricia brings energy and warmth to Flexiforce as Commercial and Operations Manager, Hartley People’s temporary recruitment division. A natural people-person, she ensures every interaction is positive and productive, and helps organise team events that keep morale high. With over 15 years as a trainer on FÁS-funded courses, she placed students into permanent roles before moving into operations with charities including Cycle Against Suicide and Make-A-Wish Ireland. Tricia joined Hartley People in 2021. Outside work, she is an avid sea swimmer along the Copper Coast and a proud Ironman finisher (Barcelona, 2019).
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Ashling Durand
Senior Team Lead & Talent SpecialistAshling Durand
Senior Team Lead & Talent SpecialistAshling started in reception at Flexiforce, quickly becoming the office’s go-to person for all things operational—a role she still holds alongside her work as Senior Team Lead and Talent Specialist. She has grown steadily through the business, gaining experience across multiple functions. Ashling enjoys supporting colleagues and clients, solving problems and providing guidance wherever needed. She takes pride in being a reliable point of contact for both the team and the wider business. Beyond work, she loves spending time outdoors with her young family, with a particular fondness for discovering new beaches.
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Kelley Rothwell
Senior Talent Specialist & Compliance CoordinatorKelley Rothwell
Senior Talent Specialist & Compliance CoordinatorKelley works as Senior Talent Specialist and Compliance Coordinator at Flexiforce. With a diverse background spanning talent management, education, hospitality and the creative sector, she brings strong communication, leadership and relationship-building skills to her role. After eight years in hospitality—including managerial positions in Cork and Waterford—Kelley moved into education, holding a Professional Master of Education in Art from UCC following earlier studies in Fine Art at Crawford College of Art & Design. In her current role, she focuses on candidate engagement, recruitment coordination and compliance, taking a proactive, people-centred approach to connecting talent with opportunity.
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Sean Whelan
Talent Specialist & HR AdministratorSean Whelan
Talent Specialist & HR AdministratorSean supports the Flexiforce Agency Staffing Solutions team as Talent Specialist and HR Administrator. He holds a Master’s degree in HR and is an Associate Member of the CIPD. Sean combines his academic background with a genuine interest in recruitment and HR, bringing both knowledge and enthusiasm to his role. Outside the office, he is a keen soccer fan and reigning champion of the company Fantasy Football League.
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Maureen Flynn
Talent SpecialistMaureen Flynn
Talent SpecialistMaureen is a Waterford native and Talent Specialist with Flexiforce. Before joining the team, she managed the Pandora store in Waterford city and later completed a Diploma in Interior Design. Maureen combines her retail and design experience with a natural ability to connect with people, making her a valued member of the recruitment team. Outside work, she enjoys beach walks, sea swimming and spending time outdoors with her two children. She is also known locally as the lead singer of the band No Hot Ashes.
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Jessica Murphy
Talent SpecialistRecruiting for Regulated and Manufacturing Supply Chains
Ireland's pharma, medtech and food manufacturers run some of the most demanding supply chains in Europe, where a planning or logistics gap affects supply, compliance and patients. We understand the language — MRP and MPS, S&OP and IBP, GMP and GDP, batch release, lot traceability, cold chain, and the SAP or Oracle systems that hold it together.
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Demand & Supply Planners
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Production & Materials Planners
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S&OP / IBP Leads
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Buyers & Procurement Specialists
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Inventory & Materials Controllers
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Cold Chain & GDP Logistics Specialists
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Head of Supply Chain / Supply Chain Director
Our 3E Approach
Our supply chain recruitment model is built around three principles that guide every search we run.
Experience
For over 25 years, Hartley People has recruited for businesses across Ireland — giving us an understanding of different industries, operating models and the people behind supply chains that run well.
Expertise
Our team of 50+ professionals is supported by 2 dedicated Strategic Sourcing Specialists, combining recruitment expertise, market knowledge and an advanced suite of sourcing technology.
Ethics
A successful supply chain hire needs to work for both sides. We represent your opportunity accurately and assess candidate motivation carefully, so candidates understand the role, the operation and the business they're considering joining.
The Supply Chain Professional You Need May Not Be Applying
Experienced planners, buyers and logistics managers are usually already employed, keeping someone else’s operation running. Waiting for them to apply is not enough. Our search can combine:
- Direct candidate sourcing
- Passive candidate engagement
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Advanced sourcing technology
- Market mapping
- Referral networks
- Targeted advertising & leading job boards
Our two Strategic Sourcing Specialists work alongside our recruiters to identify relevant professionals and create routes into candidate markets beyond traditional job advertising.
We Look Beyond the CV
Supply chain performance needs context. When assessing a candidate, we want to understand:
What have they planned, bought or moved?
Which suppliers, customers and sites have they worked with?
How do they use data to make decisions?
Which ERP and MRP systems have they worked in?
How do they balance inventory and service?
Which KPIs did they own?
What have they improved?
How have they led people or projects?
How do they make the call when the plan changes?
Why are they considering their next move?
This helps your hiring team spend time interviewing candidates with genuine relevance to your operational requirement.
Talk to a Supply Chain SpecialistEvery Supply Chain Search Is Different
You might need someone to:
We don’t start with a standard search. We start with what you need the person to achieve — and build the recruitment approach from there.
Your Supply Chain Team, Supported by Ours
With offices in Dublin and Waterford, Hartley People supports businesses recruiting logistics and supply chain talent across Ireland.
- Dublin
- Waterford
You understand your products, customers and operation. We understand how to search, engage and qualify the people who can keep it moving.
Supply Chain Recruitment Questions, Answered
A few of the questions employers ask us most often about hiring logistics and supply chain talent in Ireland.
What logistics and supply chain roles does Hartley People recruit for?
We recruit across planning, procurement, warehousing, distribution and supply chain leadership — from Demand Planners, Supply Planners, Production and Materials Planners, Buyers and Category Managers through to Warehouse Managers, Transport Planners, Supply Chain Managers, S&OP professionals and Heads of Supply Chain.
Do you recruit for supply chain roles outside Dublin?
Yes. With offices in Waterford and Dublin, we recruit logistics and supply chain talent across Ireland, not just in the capital — including manufacturing, distribution and regional site-based roles.
How do you find supply chain candidates who aren't actively job hunting?
Most experienced planners, buyers and logistics managers are already employed, so we don't rely on job ads alone. Our two Strategic Sourcing Specialists use direct sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter, market mapping and our 150,000+ candidate network to reach passive candidates who fit your specific requirement.
How do you assess a supply chain candidate beyond their CV?
We look at what they've planned, bought or moved, the ERP and MRP systems they've used, the KPIs they owned and what they improved — not just job titles. This helps your hiring team spend time only with candidates who have genuine relevance to your operational requirement.
Can you recruit for regulated pharma, medtech or food supply chains?
Yes. We recruit planners, buyers, inventory and logistics professionals for regulated manufacturing environments — people who understand GMP and GDP, batch release, lot traceability, cold chain and the MRP discipline those sites depend on.
How long does a typical supply chain recruitment search take?
It depends on the seniority of the role and how niche the requirement is — a Logistics Coordinator search moves faster than a Head of Supply Chain search requiring a specific sector and systems background. We'll give you a realistic timeline once we understand what you need the hire to achieve.
What does it cost to use Hartley People for supply chain recruitment?
Fees depend on the seniority and complexity of the role. Get in touch and we'll talk you through pricing for your specific requirement — no obligation.
Who Does Your Supply Chain Need Next?
Tell us about the role and what you need that person to deliver. We'll talk you through the market, the search and how we can support your hiring team.
- 25+ years recruiting for employers across Ireland
- Access to a 150,000+ candidate network, active and passive
- A search built around what your hire needs to achieve
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