If you know inventory performance needs to improve, the question is whether your team needs a better forecast or better decisions about the stock you already plan to carry. That distinction is important to make before deciding to hire. While a demand planner helps you anticipate customer demand, an inventory planner turns that outlook into stock and replenishment decisions. Here’s
Summary For nearly two decades, this global reinsurance organization has relied on our team to recruit specialized professionals across information technology and finance. Its hiring needs have evolved alongside the business, ranging from technical contributors and infrastructure specialists to technology executives and reinsurance accounting leaders. These searches required professionals with highly specialized experience who could succeed within a complex, regulated
Hiring a marketing executive often creates a deceptively simple question: Do you need a big-picture strategist or a hands-on operator? In reality, leaning too far in either direction can create problems. A brilliant strategy delivers little value if the organization cannot execute it. Meanwhile, flawless execution can keep teams busy without moving the business in the right direction. For HR
Technology modernization is a critical strategic priority for organizations focused on improving efficiency, strengthening cybersecurity, reducing technical debt, and supporting future growth. Whether the goal is migrating to the cloud, replacing an ERP system, or modernizing aging infrastructure, these initiatives often represent significant investments in both time and resources. When modernization projects fall behind schedule or fail to deliver their
Summary When this global apparel company became an independent public organization, its technology leadership team faced an extraordinary challenge. In addition to separating from its former parent company, the organization immediately launched a large-scale modernization initiative that included a SAP S/4HANA implementation, enterprise application upgrade, infrastructure expansion, and cybersecurity initiative, along with plans to make several retail tech and digital
Summary This global apparel and lifestyle company faced an aggressive timeline to establish an independent technology organization while continuing to support enterprise operations, digital commerce, and a large retail footprint. As the organization transitioned away from shared services provided by its former parent, it needed to build the internal technology capabilities required to support long-term business growth. The newly appointed
Summary Following its acquisition by a private equity firm, a nationally recognized women’s luxury fashion retailer was embarking on one of the most significant transformations in its history. The organization needed to separate its technology operations from its former parent company and establish a fully independent IT organization before its transition services agreement (TSA) expired—all while continuing to support more
For consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, profitability is under pressure from every direction. Inflation continues to reshape consumer purchasing behavior, retailers are demanding more promotional support, and private label brands are gaining market share. Meanwhile, executive teams are expected to deliver profitable growth—not just top-line revenue. Against this backdrop, trade spend has become one of the most closely scrutinized investments
Twenty-five years ago, The Connors Group opened its doors with a simple mission: To help great companies find great people! What followed was a journey that no one could have fully predicted … Over the past quarter century, we’ve navigated economic uncertainty, technological change, evolving industries, and shifting workforce trends. We’ve moved offices, expanded our service offerings, embraced new tools,
For decades, entry-level roles have served as the starting point for professional growth. Junior employees learned systems, developed business acumen, and gained practical experience through day-to-day responsibilities. However, many of those responsibilities included repetitive or administrative work that is now being automated. In fact, workforce research cited by the World Economic Forum (2026) found that “entry-level jobs in the U.S.
