Our client is a multi-billion-dollar manufacturer of high-speed beverages, based in the New England area. They have an opening for a Group Vice President, Supply Chain. This is a new role, which will include managing a team of 4-5 Senior Directors and VPs, as well as a $1 billion budget. The focus will be procurement, logistics and planning, serving as an officer of the company.
Depending on your mission or project goals, hiring a full-time person for a short-term issue may not by feasible from a practical position or due to restrictions in time or budget. A full-time employee requires a commitment to salary and benefits for a long term not to mention possible relocation costs. The answer might be to retain the services of a relevantly qualified and experienced consultant for the duration of the project, especially if the project of limited duration that does not warrant a full-time hire or because of uncertainty during these times of pandemic.