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Senior International Outplacement Programme – Manufacturing

 

Background

A former supply chain director of a global manufacturing company based in Turkey engaged HDA to provide Career Transition Support via the HDA 9 month International Flexible Access Programme.

The client had the following objectives:

• To secure a new role with cultural fit and ability to move 2-3 levels higher (although the country of location objective was originally broad, agreement was made to focus on Western Europe and South Africa from a support perspective).
• International career preferences would be FMCG or similar, Supply Chain Executive, Operational responsibilities, Consulting or any similar opportunity to use existing extensive knowledge and leadership skills.

 

Summary of Programme Content

 

The programme was co-ordinated to fit with the timing of visits to London and relocation to South Africa and predominantly consisted of:

• provision of career coaching in both the UK and South Africa (via a Career Net International preferred partner) via unlimited number of meetings focused around approaches to the job market such as marketing to the headhunting community; targeted employers and consideration of options available
• working with an executive  coach to focus on personal branding, networking and on-boarding into a new role
• access to the HDA candidate website providing back-up resources to the 1:1 support

 

Outcome of programme

With the limited number of opportunities apparent within the FMCG sector, the focus of the programme was moved from the UK to South-Africa whilst allowing for additional opportunities to be explored.

By mid-programme the client had 3 opportunities to consider with varying degrees of interest, including:

• a Managing Director position within FMGC in Nigeria;
• an executive management position within FMGC in South Africa;
• a Head of Operations position within a Private Equity funded firm in South Africa.

This final opportunity would allow the client the opportunity to set the culture and standards via a high level of influence, along with the potential benefits of the company (via growth and consolidation) ultimately being listed on the stock exchange.

The client was settled into his new role within 6 months of commencing his 9 month programme. According to the client:

"After more than 20 years with the same FMCG Company and an exciting career growth path that included international expatriate appointments it was with some uncertainty that I returned to the job market. This was especially due to the global crisis that had just arrived so unexpectedly.

After a broad search of the Career Transition service providers available internationally, I was impressed with the quality of the initial interactions and range of services available through HDA. The program alternatives were very much in line with my requirements and I selected their 9 month International Flexible Access Programme as it supported my planned relocation and global job search.

I found the various advisors, coaches and mentors very supportive and able to give excellent guidance on all aspects of the transition process. This assistance covered a wide variety of issues at all levels from basic principles to strategic thinking such as:

• The basic but extremely important aspect of creating a powerful and targeted Curriculum Vitae range.
• Refining of an initially broad and untargeted job search into a focused practical vision for the future
• Interview techniques and coaching sessions
• A sounding board and experienced mentor approach to assist with my strategic thinking and career options
• Coaching and support for the “on-boarding” process with the new company.

The regular follow up from various members of HDA helped to pull the entire program together very effectively ensuring that I was at no time left without a strong sense of support and encouragement. I was particularly pleased that I had previously worked closely and successfully with the consultant within the HDA partner firm in my home country. This added considerably to the continuity and successful conclusion of the program.

In summary I can recommend HDA with confidence as a Career Transition service that delivers."

Supply Chain Director

 

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