Advisory Services / Pillar 05

Fractional & Embedded Services

Create recurring value by embedding expertise in your organization—not just placing candidates. Part-time leadership with full-time impact.

The Challenge

You need strategic supply chain leadership, but can't justify—or can't find—a full-time hire. Or you're in transformation and need someone to own the talent workstream part-time.

Fractional models have been proven by CFOs and COOs. Now they're pragmatic and proven for supply chain leadership too.

Sound Familiar?

  • "We need a Head of Supply Chain Talent but can't justify full-time salary"
  • "We're transforming our network; we need someone to own the talent/change workstream part-time"
  • "We're too small to hire a dedicated VP Supply Chain, but we need strategic leadership 2–3 days/week"
  • "Our SVP left suddenly; we need interim leadership while we search"

Fractional Service Options

Flexible engagement models to match your needs and budget.

Fractional Head of Supply Chain Talent

Own supply chain hiring strategy, lead succession planning, manage talent vendors, coordinate with HR/CHRO. Deliverables: quarterly hiring plans, annual succession plan, talent development plans, vendor scorecards.

Fractional Head of Supply Chain / CPO

Strategic supply chain leadership for mid-market firms or companies in transition. Accountability for procurement strategy, network optimization, S&OP governance. Weekly leadership meetings, monthly board updates.

Project-Based Squads

Lead a supply chain transformation or major project. Own the talent/change management workstream, manage hiring for transformation team, capability building, and transition post-project.

Interim Supply Chain Executives

Step in as interim SVP/VP while you search for permanent hire. Stabilize function, fix immediate issues, work with recruiting to source replacement, hand off with detailed transition plan.

Vendor Coordination Service

A lightweight entry point for ongoing partnership:

  • Coordinate supply chain talent ecosystem: recruitment partners, interim talent, coaching services, training providers
  • Create and manage vendor scorecards with recruitment SLAs and quality metrics
  • Quarterly business reviews with vendors
  • Manage recruitment requests, track metrics, optimize spend

Deliverables: Monthly vendor report, quarterly optimization recommendations

Why Fractional Works

  • Cost efficiency: Get senior expertise at a fraction of full-time cost
  • Flexibility: Scale up or down as needs change
  • Speed: Start immediately vs. months of recruiting
  • Expertise: Access specialized skills you couldn't hire full-time
  • Objectivity: External perspective without internal politics

Engagement Models

Fractional engagements are structured to fit your needs:

  • Fractional roles: 3–36 month engagements with quarterly reviews
  • Project squads: 6–18 month engagements with milestone reviews
  • Interim executives: 1–6 month engagements
  • Vendor coordination: 12+ month retainers

All fractional engagements include clear deliverables, regular check-ins, and transparent reporting.

Ready to explore fractional leadership?

Let's discuss how embedded expertise can accelerate your supply chain goals.

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Related Services

Fractional services often connect to these complementary offerings.

01

Organization Design

Design the structure, then execute with fractional leadership.

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02

Leadership Assessment

Fractional talent leadership to execute succession and development strategies.

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