Tennessee Logistics Recruitment demands a recruiting partner who understands the operational realities of supply chain work, not just the job titles on a resume. Zirakian Day Associates, LLC has been building exactly those kinds of partnerships since 2008, connecting employers across the United States with qualified professionals in logistics, procurement, manufacturing operations, and executive leadership.
The firm serves clients nationwide and is headquartered in Nampa, Idaho, with reach into all major U.S. markets through its membership in the NPA Global Network. Whether a company is filling an S&OP analyst seat or adding a director of transportation, Zirakian Day Associates, LLC brings the functional fluency to get the search right the first time.
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About Zirakian Day Associates, LLC
Since 2008, Zirakian Day Associates, LLC has focused exclusively on supply chain talent, connecting employers with professionals who hold real hands-on experience in logistics, procurement, manufacturing operations, and executive leadership. The firm works primarily with small to midsized businesses that need a dependable, personalized recruiting partner rather than a transactional placement service.
Supported by a strong national network and a history of consistent industry recognition, Zirakian Day Associates, LLC has become a trusted go-to partner for companies that cannot afford a mis-hire in a high-stakes functional role. The approach is straightforward: take the time to understand both the operational context and the people involved, then build relationships that last beyond the offer letter.
Why Work with Zirakian Day Associates, LLC for Tennessee Logistics Recruitment
Companies choose Zirakian Day Associates, LLC for Tennessee Logistics Recruitment because the team speaks supply chain fluently. From the first conversation, clients find a partner that can engage on topics like S&OP cycle design, carrier network strategy, and procurement category management, not just review a list of bullet points from a job description. The firm’s supply chain recruiting practice is built on a consultative model: align each search to both the operational requirements of the role and the cultural environment of the hiring organization. That combination consistently produces candidates who perform and stay.
Roles commonly filled through Tennessee Logistics Recruitment at Zirakian Day Associates, LLC include:
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Logistics Manager
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Director of Transportation
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Supply Chain Analyst
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S&OP Manager
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Demand Planning Manager
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Procurement Manager
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Distribution Center Manager
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VP of Supply Chain
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Director of Logistics
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Inventory Control Manager
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3PL Relationship Manager
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And many more specialized supply chain and logistics roles
How Zirakian Day Associates, LLC Connects Companies with Talent
Every search begins with a direct conversation about hiring goals, team structure, and operational priorities. In our experience, the team engages with the VP of Supply Chain or HR lead to understand what success looks like in the role at ninety days and at twelve months. From there, the firm draws on a national candidate network built over years of focused supply chain recruiting to identify individuals who meet both the technical bar and the cultural fit requirements.
Candidates are evaluated on domain-specific criteria before they are ever presented, and support does not end at the offer stage. The firm stays engaged through onboarding to help ensure the placement holds and the relationship with the client deepens over time.
Supply Chain Roles and Industries Served Through Tennessee Logistics Recruitment
Tennessee Logistics Recruitment at Zirakian Day Associates, LLC spans a wide range of functional areas and industries. The firm places professionals in manufacturing operations, logistics and distribution, procurement, demand and supply planning, transportation management, and executive leadership. Industries served include industrial equipment manufacturing, consumer goods, third-party logistics, food and beverage, automotive supply, and chemical distribution, among others.
Rather than treating every search as a general staffing exercise, Zirakian Day Associates, LLC applies targeted, domain-specific recruiting methods to ensure candidates brought forward have the right functional background for the specific environment. For more context on the firm’s capabilities in the region, visit the Supply Chain Executive Search in Tennessee page. The firm’s work in Tennessee Logistics Recruitment is further supported by an active professional presence; connect with the team on LinkedIn to follow updates and industry insights.
Ready to Fill Your Open Supply Chain Roles
Tennessee Logistics Recruitment is not a process that benefits from a generalist approach, and Zirakian Day Associates, LLC is built specifically to handle searches where functional expertise matters.
If your team has open roles in logistics, procurement, or supply chain leadership and the last few candidate submittals missed the mark, use the contact form on this page to start a conversation. The team is ready to engage on the specifics of your search from the first call. For more context on the firm’s background and approach, learn more about the firm’s background and approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Tennessee Logistics Recruitment different from general staffing?
Tennessee Logistics Recruitment through a specialized firm like Zirakian Day Associates, LLC focuses exclusively on supply chain functional roles rather than broad workforce placements. That specialization means candidates are evaluated against domain-specific criteria: familiarity with S&OP processes, carrier network management, ERP platforms like SAP or Oracle, and the operational realities of logistics environments. Generalist recruiters often match on job titles without understanding what the role actually requires at a functional level, which is how costly mis-hires happen.
What types of logistics and supply chain roles does Zirakian Day Associates, LLC fill in Tennessee?
The firm fills roles across the full supply chain spectrum, including logistics management, transportation and freight, demand and supply planning, procurement, distribution center leadership, inventory control, and VP or director-level executive positions. The focus is on roles where functional expertise directly affects operational performance, which is why the recruiting process is built around domain knowledge rather than resume volume.
Does Zirakian Day Associates, LLC work with small and midsized companies, or only large enterprises?
Zirakian Day Associates, LLC primarily serves small to midsized businesses that need a hands-on, personalized recruiting partner. The firm also supports Fortune 500 companies on specialized supply chain searches. Regardless of company size, the recruiting process is the same: a deep understanding of the operational environment, direct engagement with hiring decision-makers, and a focus on finding candidates who fit both the role requirements and Zirakian Day Associates, LLC culture.
How does Zirakian Day Associates, LLC evaluate candidates for logistics roles?
Candidates are assessed on their hands-on experience in the specific functional area of the role, their familiarity with relevant tools and processes (such as ERP systems, demand planning software, or 3PL coordination), and their fit with the hiring company’s operational context and culture. The firm conducts detailed conversations with candidates before presenting them to clients, so hiring managers are not sorting through profiles that look good on paper but fall short in a technical screening conversation.
Can Zirakian Day Associates, LLC conduct executive-level logistics searches?
Yes. The firm has a dedicated supply chain executive recruiting practice that handles VP, director, and C-suite searches in logistics and supply chain. Executive searches require a different level of discretion, a deeper candidate network, and an ability to assess leadership qualities alongside functional expertise. Zirakian Day Associates, LLC applies all of those to senior-level logistics and supply chain searches.
How do I get started with Zirakian Day Associates, LLC on a logistics recruitment search?
The best starting point is completing the contact form on this page. A member of the Zirakian Day Associates, LLC team will follow up to schedule an intake conversation where they will ask about the open role, the team structure, the operational environment, and what a successful hire looks like in practical terms. From there, the firm outlines a search approach and begins candidate development. You can also browse currently available supply chain jobs to get a sense of the types of roles and candidates the firm works with regularly.