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Supply Chain & Logistics Recruiters in Houston

Clayton Services has been placing supply chain and logistics professionals with Houston companies since 1984 — across energy, petrochemicals, manufacturing, distribution, port operations, oilfield services, and industrial sectors. Houston sits at the intersection of the nation's largest petrochemical complex, the Port of Houston — the busiest port in the US by foreign tonnage — and a sprawling network of pipeline, refining, and distribution infrastructure that demands supply chain professionals with real industry depth.

 

From procurement analysts and inventory planners to logistics managers, directors of supply chain, and VP-level operations leadership, our Houston supply chain recruiters understand the difference between a buyer for a consumer goods company and one managing chemical procurement for a petrochemical plant. We screen candidates on systems proficiency, industry background, and documented operational impact — not just job titles. Every direct hire placement is backed by up to a 180-day replacement guarantee, the longest offered by any Houston recruiting firm.

Supply Chain & Logistics Roles We Place in Houston

Procurement & Sourcing

  • Buyer

  • Category Manager

  • Commodity Manager

  • Contract Administrator — Supply Chain

  • Director of Procurement

  • Global Sourcing Manager

  • Procurement Analyst

  • Procurement Manager

  • Procurement Operations Manager

  • Senior Buyer

  • Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Strategic Sourcing Analyst

  • VP of Procurement

Logistics & Transportation

  • Director of Logistics

  • Freight Coordinator

  • Import / Export Coordinator

  • Logistics Analyst

  • Logistics Coordinator

  • Logistics Manager

  • Logistics Planning Manager

  • Port Operations Coordinator

  • Transportation Coordinator

  • Transportation Manager

  • Warehouse & Distribution Manager

Leadership

  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)

  • VP of Distribution

  • VP of Logistics

  • VP of Supply Chain

Inventory & Planning

  • Demand Planner

  • Demand Planning Manager

  • Inventory Analyst

  • Inventory Control Manager

  • Materials Manager

  • Planning Analyst

  • Production Planning Manager

  • S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) Manager

  • Supply Chain Analyst

  • Supply Chain Quality Engineer

Operations & Distribution

  • Director of Distribution

  • Director of Global Operations

  • Director of Operations

  • Distribution Manager

  • Operations Manager

  • Supply Chain Director

  • Supply Chain Manager

Energy & Industrial Supply Chain

  • Materials Coordinator — Oil & Gas

  • MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) Buyer

  • Oilfield Supply Chain Coordinator

  • Pipeline Materials Manager

  • Rig Supply Coordinator

  • Vendor Management Specialist — Energy

Supply Chain & Logistics Staffing Solutions

Direct Hire Recruiting

Permanent supply chain and logistics placements where systems knowledge, operational reliability, and long-term fit matter.

Temporary Staffing


Flexible supply chain and logistics support for peak demand periods, coverage gaps, system implementations, and project-based needs.

Payrolling Services

Place supply chain consultants or project professionals on payroll while Clayton Services manages employment administration and compliance.

Temp-to-Hire Staffing

Evaluate accuracy, systems proficiency, and operational fit on the job before converting to full-time employment.

Executive Search

Confidential searches for VP of Supply Chain, VP of Logistics, COO, and senior operations leadership roles.

How We Recruit Supply Chain & Logistics Talent for Houston's Market

Supply chain hiring looks straightforward until you've placed a logistics coordinator from a retail distribution center into a petrochemical plant and watched them struggle with HAZMAT compliance, DOT regulations, and energy-sector procurement processes they've never encountered. Clayton Services screens supply chain and logistics candidates for industry-specific background — not just job titles and systems experience.

 

For Houston's energy, petrochemical, and port logistics employers, we specifically recruit professionals who understand chemical procurement, oilfield MRO purchasing, import/export compliance, pipeline materials management, and the operational complexity of the Ship Channel and surrounding industrial corridor. We screen for ERP and supply chain platform proficiency — SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Maximo, Ariba, and others — and for documented operational outcomes, not just responsibility descriptions. You get candidates who can function in your specific environment from day one.

Why Houston Companies Choose Clayton Services for Supply Chain & Logistics Recruiting

40 Years in Houston's Supply Chain Market (Since 1984)

We've placed supply chain and logistics professionals for Houston's energy companies, petrochemical plants, port operators, distribution networks, and industrial manufacturers for over four decades. That history means deep candidate relationships and employer trust — particularly for energy and industrial supply chain roles — that newer or national firms can't replicate.

Energy, Petrochemical, and Port Logistics Depth

Houston's supply chain market is defined by its energy infrastructure, the Port of Houston, and one of the world's largest petrochemical complexes. We specifically recruit supply chain professionals with energy, chemical, oilfield, and port logistics backgrounds — MRO buyers, pipeline materials managers, import/export coordinators, and oilfield supply chain specialists — that generalist firms can't source effectively.

Systems-Verified Screening

 

We screen every supply chain candidate on ERP and supply chain platform proficiency — SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Maximo, SAP Ariba, and others — and on documented operational outcomes. You get candidates who know your systems and can demonstrate the operational results they've delivered, not just the responsibilities they held.

Houston's Longest Placement Guarantee — 180 Days

Every direct hire supply chain and logistics placement is backed by our 180-day replacement guarantee — the longest offered by any Houston recruiting firm. If a placed professional doesn't work out within 180 days, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.

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