One role, four disciplines
Flexfurn, a Limburg-based SME backed by a strong private equity partner, is the leading specialist in innovative, stylish, and practical furniture for any event or business setting. To support their continued growth, they approached Stroom with a rather challenging request: finding a Supply Chain Manager who could combine warehousing, procurement, planning, and inventory management into a single role and who, ideally, would also have a technical background and strong people management skills.
“Since this is not an easy role but a very important one for our organization, we decided to conduct the search in collaboration with a reliable partner—in this case, Stroom. We are very satisfied with the collaboration: it’s been a great customer journey.”
– Christa Alders, CEO of Flexfurn
The challenge: the whole picture from A to Z
Flexfurn is an SME with 30 FTEs, and that was directly reflected in the job profile we were looking for. We weren’t looking for a candidate from a large multinational, but rather someone who feels at home in an environment where speed, independence, pragmatism, and short decision-making lines are key. At the same time, that profile really had to cover the entire spectrum: from the warehouse to purchasing, from planning to inventory management. A combination that doesn’t come along often and all within the right budget. The seasoned Supply Chain Manager with twenty years of experience was therefore never the goal; finding the right profile was.
Stroom’s approach: targeted search, thorough screening
Instead of submitting as many resumes as possible, Stroom chose to narrow down the field and opt for a rigorous, targeted screening process. Together with Flexfurn’s CEO and Operations Manager, a constructive and critical selection process was established, in which patience and trust were central to the search for the right candidate:
- A targeted search was set up through Stroom’s search channels and network, focusing on candidates outside the traditional multinational environment;
- Thorough screening based on both skills and personality, not just on paper qualifications;
- Focus on leadership potential, given that the candidate will also be responsible for managing a growing team;
- Assessing cultural fit: Does this person fit in with the team and Flexfurn’s way of working?
- A pleasant, efficient collaboration with open communication between Stroom and Flexfurn’s management.
Why choose Stroom as your recruitment partner?
Stroom specializes in matching Belgian SMEs with the right supply chain and operational profiles. Not the companies that make headlines, but the “hidden gems” among SMEs that deliver top-quality products without always being known to the general public. Whether it’s supply chain, logistics, procurement, engineering, or production, Stroom finds the match that makes a real impact.
“Stroom gained a thorough understanding of our culture, challenges, and business operations, and as a result, we were able to interview only strong candidates.”
– Christa Alders, CEO of Flexfurn
Are you also looking for a Supply Chain Manager?
Would you also like to discover how Stroom can strengthen your organization from warehousing to planning, from procurement to team leadership with the right supply chain expertise? Please feel free to contact us.
