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Zirakian Day Associates, LLC has spent more than fifteen years building a reputation as a specialized recruiting partner for supply chain organizations that need more than a generic staffing hand-off. Since 2008, the firm has focused exclusively on supply chain talent, covering logistics, procurement, manufacturing operations, and executive leadership. That focus is not incidental; it shapes every search, every candidate conversation, and every client relationship. If you are a PE-backed industrial company or a growing manufacturer in North Carolina looking for supply chain recruiting support grounded in real functional knowledge, Zirakian Day Associates, LLC brings the domain depth to match your operational requirements from the first conversation.

About Zirakian Day Associates, LLC

Since 2008, Zirakian Day Associates, LLC has connected employers with supply chain professionals across logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and executive leadership. Headquartered in Nampa, Idaho, the firm serves clients and candidates nationwide through its own network and its membership in the NPA Global Network, which extends sourcing capabilities across all major US markets without geographic limitation. Small to midsized businesses often find Zirakian Day Associates, LLC to be the go-to partner when they need a hands-on, personalized approach backed by consistent industry recognition. The firm’s longevity is not accidental; it reflects the kind of trust that comes from repeatedly delivering candidates who perform, stay, and grow within the organizations they join.

Why Work with Zirakian Day Associates, LLC

Companies choose Zirakian Day Associates, LLC because the firm speaks supply chain fluently, not as a category label but as a functional discipline. Whether a client needs an S&OP analyst who understands demand variability across multiple SKUs or a procurement leader who has negotiated complex supplier contracts under margin pressure, Zirakian Day Associates, LLC approaches each search with a consultative eye toward operational fit, not just title matching. That distinction matters enormously for PE portfolio companies and North Carolina supply chain recruiters who have been burned by generalist agencies sending warehouse coordinators when they needed demand planners.

The firm’s supply chain executive recruiting practice is built around understanding what a role actually requires before sourcing begins. Roles commonly placed include:

  • VP of Supply Chain

  • Director of Procurement

  • S&OP Manager

  • Demand Planning Manager

  • Director of Logistics

  • Supply Chain Analyst

  • Inventory Control Manager

  • Procurement Manager

  • Director of Operations

  • Distribution Center Manager

  • Transportation Manager

  • And many more specialized supply chain roles

How Zirakian Day Associates, LLC Connects Companies with Talent

Every search starts with a direct conversation about what the role actually demands, not just the job description on file. Zirakian Day Associates, LLC works to understand the operational context: what systems the team runs, where the function is breaking down, and what kind of experience will actually move the needle. From there, the firm draws on its national network to identify candidates whose technical backgrounds align with those specific requirements. Cultural fit receives equal attention because a technically qualified candidate who clashes with a lean, fast-moving supply chain team creates its own category of problems. Zirakian Day Associates, LLC stays engaged through onboarding to make sure the placement holds, supporting both client and candidate during the critical early period when alignment either takes root or starts to fray.

Supply Chain Roles and Industries Zirakian Day Associates, LLC Serves

The firm’s recruiting work spans manufacturing operations, logistics and distribution, procurement, demand and supply planning, and executive leadership within the supply chain function. Rather than casting a wide net across all professional categories, Zirakian Day Associates, LLC concentrates its sourcing within supply chain-intensive industries including industrial equipment manufacturing, consumer goods distribution, third-party logistics, food and beverage, and automotive components. For North Carolina supply chain recruiters serving PE-backed manufacturers or multi-site distribution operations, that specialization translates into candidates who arrive with relevant context, not a learning curve measured in quarters.

You can explore the firm’s current candidate network and active opportunities on LinkedIn.

Ready to Fill Critical Supply Chain Roles

If your organization is carrying open supply chain positions that are creating operational drag, or if you are planning ahead for a facility expansion and need to build functional depth before the pressure hits, the contact form below is the right place to start. Zirakian Day Associates, LLC is ready to have a direct, technically grounded conversation about what your team needs and how a focused search can get there.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Zirakian Day Associates, LLC different from a generalist staffing agency for supply chain hiring?

Zirakian Day Associates, LLC recruits exclusively within the supply chain discipline. That means the firm understands the difference between an S&OP analyst and a warehouse supervisor, or between a strategic procurement manager and a purchasing clerk. Generalist agencies often sort by job titles rather than functional expertise, which leads to candidate submissions that waste everyone’s time. Zirakian Day Associates, LLC qualifies candidates against the actual operational requirements of each role before any resume reaches a client’s desk.

Does Zirakian Day Associates, LLC place candidates in North Carolina specifically?

Yes. Although Zirakian Day Associates, LLC is headquartered in Nampa, Idaho, the firm conducts searches nationwide. Through its membership in the NPA Global Network, it sources and places candidates across all major US markets, including North Carolina. PE-backed manufacturers, industrial equipment companies, and distribution operations throughout the state have access to the firm’s full national candidate network without geographic restriction.

What supply chain roles does Zirakian Day Associates, LLC typically recruit for?

The firm places professionals across the full supply chain function, from analyst and manager-level roles in demand planning, procurement, and inventory control to director and VP-level executive searches. Zirakian Day Associates, LLC also places operational leaders in logistics, transportation, and distribution center management. If a role sits within the supply chain function, the firm has the network and the functional knowledge to recruit for it effectively.

How does Zirakian Day Associates, LLC approach cultural fit alongside technical qualifications?

Technical qualifications get a candidate into consideration; cultural fit determines whether the placement holds. Zirakian Day Associates, LLC takes time at the start of every engagement to understand the pace, structure, and leadership style of the client organization. That context shapes how candidates are evaluated and how they are presented. A highly credentialed supply chain leader who thrives in a large corporate environment may struggle inside a lean, PE-backed operation that moves fast and expects hands-on involvement. Matching on both dimensions is how Zirakian Day Associates, LLC avoids the costly mis-hire cycle.

Does Zirakian Day Associates, LLC work with PE-backed companies going through rapid growth or restructuring?

Yes, and this is an area where the firm’s operational focus is particularly valuable. PE-backed manufacturers and distribution companies often face compressed timelines for building or rebuilding supply chain teams, whether due to a new acquisition, a facility expansion, or a post-merger integration. Zirakian Day Associates, LLC has experience sourcing supply chain talent under those conditions, identifying professionals who can step in, contribute quickly, and support a function that is evolving rather than steady-state.

What industries within supply chain does Zirakian Day Associates, LLC specialize in?

The firm focuses on supply chain-intensive industries including industrial equipment manufacturing, consumer goods distribution, food and beverage, automotive components, and third-party logistics. North Carolina supply chain recruiters working across these sectors will find that Zirakian Day Associates, LLC brings relevant candidate context from the start, rather than sourcing broadly and filtering down. That targeted approach keeps search timelines tighter and submission quality higher. You can browse current opportunities at Zirakian Day Associates, LLC supply chain jobs.