We help carriers, third-party logistics providers, warehousing and distribution operators, and manufacturers hire the people who run their operations, from frontline managers to senior executives. That work is carried out by our consultants, researchers, and support staff, and we are always interested in hearing from people who want to build a career in specialist recruitment.
Recruiting for transportation and logistics employers
Working here means recruiting for the industry that keeps goods moving. A typical week might involve scoping a confidential search for a director of transportation, headhunting a warehouse operations leader for a growing 3PL, or mapping the market for supply chain planning talent in a specific region. The roles are operational and practical, and each one is tied directly to how a client's business actually runs.
Because we specialize in this sector instead of recruiting across every industry, the work rewards depth. Over time, consultants build detailed knowledge of fleet operations, distribution networks, freight markets, and the planning functions that connect them. That knowledge is what clients and candidates value most about working with us, and it is what keeps the job interesting.
You are not forwarding resumes into a void. You are advising hiring managers on what the market looks like, assessing whether a candidate is likely to perform and stay, and following each placement through the offer, onboarding, and beyond.
The people who do well here
The consultants who thrive at Milebourne tend to share a few qualities. None of them requires a recruitment background on day one, and several can be developed with the right attitude and support.
Sector knowledge
A real interest in transportation, supply chain, and logistics counts more than prior recruiting experience, because credible conversations with candidates and clients depend on understanding their world.
Curiosity
Strong consultants ask good questions, dig into how a business operates, and treat every search as a chance to understand the market better.
Persistence
The best candidates are usually employed and not actively looking, so results here come from consistent, professional outreach over weeks and months instead of quick wins.
Honesty
We build long-term relationships by telling clients and candidates the truth about fit, timelines, and compensation, even when that means a harder conversation.
Accountability
We measure our work by whether placements perform and stay, and our team takes personal responsibility for that standard on every search.
How we support our consultants
Nobody here is expected to figure out specialist recruitment alone. New team members receive structured training covering the sectors we serve, the search process from intake to placement, and the assessment methods we use to evaluate skills and cultural fit. That foundation is reinforced through collaboration. Searches are discussed openly across the team, market knowledge is shared, and experienced consultants are available to help with difficult briefs or sensitive, confidential assignments.
On the practical side, consultants are backed by:
- A research function that supports sourcing and talent mapping across transportation, supply chain, and logistics.
- An applicant tracking system that keeps searches organized and progress visible.
- A candidate network built specifically within the sectors we serve.
The purpose of this support is straightforward: to give every consultant the tools and information needed to focus on the parts of the job that require judgment, such as advising a client on compensation, coaching a candidate through a career decision, or steering an executive search to a successful close.
Career development follows the same principle. As consultants grow, they take on more complex engagements, from retained and confidential searches through succession and leadership hiring, with support from the wider team at each step.
Where we work
Milebourne operates across the United States and runs searches nationwide. Specific working arrangements depend on the role and the team, and are discussed during the application process.
How to express interest
Rather than posting a rolling list of vacancies, we invite anyone interested in joining Milebourne as a recruiter, researcher, or member of our support staff to contact us directly. Send your resume along with a short note explaining who you are, what draws you to recruitment in this sector, and what you would bring to the team.
Send your application to contact@milebourne.com. The team reviews every application we receive. If your background looks like a good fit, we will arrange a conversation to learn about each other. If the timing is not right, we will tell you directly and keep your details in mind for the future.
Recruiting for transportation, supply chain, and logistics is demanding, detailed work. If you want to build real expertise in this industry, and do it alongside a team that values honesty and follow-through, we would like to hear from you.