Iowa Logistics Recruitment requires a recruiting partner who understands the operational demands behind the job titles, not just the titles themselves. Zirakian Day Associates, LLC has been placing supply chain professionals since 2008, building a national practice grounded in logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and executive leadership.
Headquartered in Nampa, Idaho and serving clients across the United States through the NPA Global Network, the firm brings genuine domain expertise to every search, whether a client needs an S&OP analyst, a director of transportation, or a VP of procurement.
About Zirakian Day Associates, LLC
Since 2008, Zirakian Day Associates, LLC has connected employers with high-quality supply chain talent, earning a reputation as the go-to recruiting partner for small to midsized businesses that need a hands-on, personalized approach. The firm’s work spans logistics, procurement, manufacturing operations, and executive leadership, supported by a national network that allows it to source qualified candidates without geographic limitation.
Rather than managing high-volume, transactional placements, Zirakian Day Associates, LLC focuses on long-term partnerships built on dependability, industry knowledge, and a thorough understanding of each client’s operational environment. learn more about the firm’s background and founding principles.
Why Work with Zirakian Day Associates, LLC for Iowa Logistics Recruitment
Companies turn to Zirakian Day Associates, LLC because the firm speaks supply chain before the intake call ends. The consultative recruiting process starts with understanding both the technical requirements of each open role and the cultural dynamics of the hiring organization, which means candidates are evaluated for operational fit, not just credential matching.
For clients seeking senior-level talent, the firm’s supply chain executive recruiting practice brings a targeted, research-driven approach to director, VP, and C-suite searches. Filling logistics roles in Iowa demands familiarity with distribution networks, carrier relationships, and planning systems, and that is exactly the kind of knowledge Zirakian Day Associates, LLC applies to every search.
In our experience, a clear alignment between process discipline and organizational culture yields faster time-to-fill and stronger retention for logistics leadership roles.
Roles commonly filled through this practice include:
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Logistics Manager
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Director of Transportation
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Freight Operations Manager
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Distribution Center Manager
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S&OP Analyst
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Demand Planner
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Procurement Manager
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Supply Chain Director
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VP of Logistics
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Inventory Control Manager
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3PL Relationship Manager
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And many more specialized logistics and supply chain roles
How Zirakian Day Associates, LLC Connects Companies with Talent
Every search begins with a direct conversation about hiring goals, team structure, and the operational context behind the open position. From there, Zirakian Day Associates, LLC draws on its national network to identify candidates who bring the right technical background, whether that means experience with SAP, Kinaxis, or Blue Yonder, hands-on knowledge of S&OP cycles, or a track record of managing 3PL relationships at scale. Candidates are evaluated for cultural fit alongside functional qualifications, and the firm stays engaged through onboarding to support long-term success on both sides.
This is not a resume-forwarding service; it is a partnership built around understanding what a client actually needs before a single candidate is submitted. Those interested in available positions can also browse current supply chain job openings across the firm’s active searches.
Supply Chain Roles and Industries Served
Iowa Logistics Recruitment spans a wide range of functional areas and industry segments within the supply chain space. Zirakian Day Associates, LLC places professionals across manufacturing operations, logistics and distribution, procurement and sourcing, demand and inventory planning, and executive leadership. The firm works with clients in industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer goods, automotive supply chains, and third-party logistics, among others.
Rather than applying a generic placement model across all sectors, the recruiting process is tailored to the specific operational demands of each industry. Employers looking for a recruiting partner with genuine supply chain depth can also review the firm’s professional profile on LinkedIn for additional context on the firm’s specialty areas and team.
Start Your Iowa Logistics Recruitment Search
If your organization has open logistics or supply chain roles that have stayed unfilled longer than your operation can absorb, working with a specialist firm makes a measurable difference. Zirakian Day Associates, LLC is ready to discuss your specific hiring requirements, understand your team structure, and identify candidates who are genuinely qualified for the work you need done. Use the contact form on this page to start that conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Iowa Logistics Recruitment different from general staffing?
General staffing firms often place candidates across multiple industries with limited domain knowledge. Logistics recruitment through Zirakian Day Associates, LLC is handled by a team that focuses exclusively on supply chain, which means recruiters understand the difference between a warehouse operations role and an S&OP planning role before the intake conversation begins. That domain depth reduces the risk of mis-hires and shortens the time it takes to identify the right candidate.
What types of logistics roles does Zirakian Day Associates, LLC typically fill?
The firm fills a broad range of logistics and supply chain positions, from individual contributor roles such as demand planners and logistics coordinators to senior leadership positions including directors of transportation and VPs of supply chain. Iowa Logistics Recruitment engagements often involve roles tied to distribution operations, freight management, procurement, inventory control, and S&OP leadership.
Does Zirakian Day Associates, LLC work with smaller manufacturers and distributors, or only large companies?
The firm works with both. Zirakian Day Associates, LLC built its practice around small to midsized businesses that need a hands-on recruiting partner without the overhead of a large national search firm. The firm also supports Fortune 500 companies on specialized supply chain searches. Regardless of company size, the recruiting process is personalized and grounded in an understanding of the client’s operational context.
How does Zirakian Day Associates, LLC evaluate candidates for logistics roles?
Candidates are evaluated on both technical qualifications and cultural fit. On the technical side, the firm assesses familiarity with relevant systems such as SAP, Oracle, or demand planning platforms, as well as direct experience with the operational processes the role requires. Cultural fit is assessed by understanding the hiring organization’s team dynamics, leadership style, and growth trajectory before candidates are submitted. Iowa Logistics Recruitment engagements follow this same structured evaluation process regardless of the seniority of the role.
What industries within logistics does Zirakian Day Associates, LLC serve?
Zirakian Day Associates, LLC serves clients across industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer goods, automotive supply chains, third-party logistics providers, and distribution operations. Each search is tailored to the specific demands of the industry segment rather than applying a one-size-fits-all candidate profile to every opening.
How can my company get started with Iowa Logistics Recruitment through Zirakian Day Associates, LLC?
The simplest first step is submitting a brief overview of your open position and hiring goals through the contact form on this page. A member of the Zirakian Day Associates, LLC team will follow up to schedule a direct conversation about your requirements. From there, the firm will outline a search strategy tailored to the specific logistics or supply chain role you need to fill. Employers who prefer to review the firm’s active candidate pool first can also explore the firm’s supply chain recruiting specialties before reaching out.