Attracting and Retaining Top Supply Chain Talent in 2025 and Beyond
Securing and sustaining top supply chain talent remains one of the biggest challenges for procurement and supply chain leaders. With shifting workforce expectations, rising competition, and growing burnout, organizations must rethink how they engage, motivate, and develop their people. As a result, talent strategy now shapes long-term supply chain performance more than ever.
In this episode of Supply Chain – Unfiltered, a podcast from ISM, host Melanie Stern sits down with Kimberly Neisen, Director of Talent at ProcureAbility, to explore forward-looking strategies for attracting and retaining high-performing supply chain professionals.
Together, they highlight actionable strategies and workforce insights that can help your organization strengthen its competitive edge through its people, including:
- The latest trends shaping the supply chain talent market, from hybrid work expectations to purpose-driven culture
- How leading organizations are creating meaningful growth opportunities to fuel retention and internal mobility
- Best practices for employee recognition, motivation, and maintaining engagement during times of change
- Approaches to prevent burnout and foster a positive, performance-oriented workplace culture
- What supply chain and procurement leaders can do today to prepare for tomorrow’s talent demands
Ultimately, supply chains are becoming more complex and more digitally enabled. Because of this, the demand for skilled, agile, and forward-thinking talent continues to grow. By investing in your talent strategy now, you can build a resilient workforce that adapts quickly, innovates consistently, and leads effectively in a fast-changing environment. This episode is a must-listen for any organization looking to elevate its approach to talent development.
