Guest Name: Francisco Cervantes, Recruitment Manager - Supply Chain & Procurement at Volt - International, Language: English, Publication date: Feb, 18. 2022

Francisco is currently a Recruitment Manager - Supply Chain & Procurement at Volt - International, and based in Singapore. His mission is to add-value to both candidates and clients in the Supply Chain & Procurement practices.

Before moving into Recruitment, Francisco worked as a Sourcing Buyer for the world's largest EMS organisation. At this position, he liaised with electronic components’ manufacturers, distributors, prospective and active clients, in competitive bids to serve a variety of prospective clients within the medical device, industrial equipment, and consumer electronics markets.

Volt (an Innova Solutions Company) is a multi award-winning, global workforce solution provider. Volt propels businesses and careers forward with expert momentum. Volt’s 35,000 employees work across 85 offices worldwide to provide workforce management and talent acquisition solutions to businesses and job placement services. Visit the website : https://www.voltinternational.com/

A highlights questions:

• Generally, in SEA regions (Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand & others….), how do you see current trends & markets for supply chain & procurement roles? 


• Which industry do you believe will continue to perform well in terms of job demand?


• This is a bit technical, but I wanted to know your advice about skills & competencies; What are the most important skills for supply chain professionals?


• For the C-level & executive positions, have you observed any significant changes in the company's or organization's supply chain and procurement roles?


• What advice would you give to supply chain professionals looking to advance their careers? Probably you have some "MAGIC WORDS" here?

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