We feel your pain
Rapid growth, changing niche skills, and a fierce war for talent present the logistics & retail sector with unique IT talent challenges:
Digital acceleration: technologies evolve faster than people and organizations.
Outdated skills: the shortage of specialized IT talent is increasing, while existing knowledge quickly becomes obsolete.
Rising labor costs: the high price tag of scarce IT talent puts pressure on budgets and priorities.

We understand the specific challenges in your sector
Added value, when you need it

“Amon Geniki combines sharp insight with speed and humanity. They deliver IT leaders who sharpen our ambitions and culture.”
Hans Haverbeke
Head of Digital – Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Frequently Asked Questions
IT recruitment in logistics and supply chain is complex because companies need hybrid profiles that understand both technology and operational processes.
A WMS specialist must understand warehousing and order picking processes.
A Supply Chain Data Scientist must master forecasting, inventory management, and demand planning.
A TMS consultant must understand transport optimization and route planning.
This combination of IT expertise and logistics domain knowledge is scarce.
Amon Geniki specializes in finding this intersectional talent that connects IT and logistics.
Yes. We have in-depth experience in logistics, retail, and supply chain IT recruitment and are familiar with the key platforms and ecosystems, including:
- SAP S/4HANA
- Manhattan Active WM
- Blue Yonder Luminate
- Körber WMS
- Descartes Systems Group
- Shopify
- Magento
We screen candidates for hands-on implementation experience and understand the integration challenges between warehouse, transport, ERP, and e-commerce systems.
Logistics and supply chain are sometimes underestimated by IT professionals, even though they offer unique technological challenges:
- Real-time optimization
- IoT and track & trace at scale
- Large data volumes
- Directly measurable business impact
We target candidates who are energized by IT that moves real goods and optimizations that are directly visible in costs, speed, and sustainability.
We emphasize innovation within logistics such as:
- Autonomous vehicles
- Robotics and warehouse automation
- AI-driven forecasting
- Smart routing algorithms
Yes. We work for:
- 3PL players such as DHL and Kuehne+Nagel
- Retailers with their own supply chain such as Colruyt Group and Delhaize
- E-commerce pure players
- Omnichannel retailers
- Last-mile delivery companies
- Container shipping and international freight forwarding
Each sub-segment has specific IT challenges. We source specifically for your context.
- Yes. We cover the full spectrum within logistics IT recruitment:
- CIO Logistics
- Chief Supply Chain Officer
- Supply Chain Architects
- IT Managers Logistics
- WMS Developers
- TMS Consultants
- Warehouse Automation Engineers
- Data & Analytics specialists
From C-level to hands-on technical profiles.
We see the greatest scarcity in:
- Supply Chain Data Scientists with operational experience
- WMS/TMS Architects with modern cloud stack experience
- IoT Engineers with logistics domain knowledge
- Automation Engineers (robotics, AGV, sorters)
- Cloud Architects with real-time data streaming expertise
- Cybersecurity specialists with OT/IT convergence knowledge
- CIOs with proven logistics transformation experience
These profiles combine domain knowledge, technology, and strategic insight.
Yes. Omnichannel requires IT professionals who understand the entire chain:
- Webshop and mobile app
- Order Management System (OMS)
- Warehouse Management
- Transport and last-mile delivery
- Customer experience and fulfillment
We look for candidates with end-to-end e-commerce and supply chain experience who understand both retail performance and logistics efficiency.
Logistics IT often consists of a mix of legacy and modern technology.
We source profiles with experience in:
- Python or R for AI-driven forecasting
- Java for TMS platforms
- Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- IoT platforms for track & trace
- Legacy ERP systems (incl. COBOL environments)
- Real-time data streaming (Kafka, event-driven architectures)
Our recruiters understand both classic logistics IT and cutting-edge innovation such as AI routing and blockchain for traceability.
General IT recruiters often lack knowledge of:
- OT architectures
- MES implementations
- Industrial cybersecurity
- Machine integrations
- Production processes
Warehouse automation (AGVs, sorting robots, pick-by-light, AS/RS systems) requires specialized IT profiles such as:
- Integration Architects (WMS ↔ robotics)
- PLC Engineers with IT background
- IoT specialists for sensor networks
- Project Managers with automation experience
- Cybersecurity profiles for OT environments
Amon Geniki has experience in supporting warehouse digitalization projects with the right IT expertise.
AI in logistics is rapidly emerging, but talent is scarce.
We are looking for Data Scientists and ML Engineers with experience in:
- Demand forecasting (time series modelling)
- Dynamic routing optimisation
- Warehouse capacity planning
- Predictive maintenance
- Supply chain KPI analysis
We screen for both AI/ML skills and business insight into logistics KPIs such as OTIF, inventory turnover, and transport costs.
Yes. Whether you are an e-commerce startup or a traditional logistics player undergoing digitalization — we guide you through:
- IT team design
- Definition of roles (WMS, TMS, data, integration, platform)
- Seniority and skill mix
- Phased hiring roadmap
This is how we build scalable logistics IT organizations.
Smaller logistics and retail players often compete with large tech companies.
We help you sharpen your employer value proposition:
- Autonomy
- End-to-end ownership
- Direct business impact
- Room for innovation
- Short lines of decision-making
We target candidates who consciously choose agile organizations where they make a visible difference.
A typical structure within logistics IT consists of:
- Warehouse IT (WMS, automation)
- Transport IT (TMS, route optimisation)
- E-commerce IT (webshop, OMS)
- Data & Analytics (BI, AI, dashboards)
- Integration & Platform (APIs, middleware, cloud)
Amon Geniki advises on team structure, reporting lines, and competencies before recruitment begins.
Amon Geniki combines:
- Deep IT expertise
- Sector focus on logistics, retail, and supply chain
- Understanding of WMS, TMS, IoT, and AI ecosystems
- Insight into warehousing, transport, and omnichannel processes
- Consultative approach (team design, skills roadmap, employer branding)
Our KPI is not just placement, but long-term fit and measurable business impact.
Yes. Many logistics and retail companies operate internationally and need multilingual IT talent.
We support:
- International sourcing (EU & worldwide)
- Expat onboarding
- Work permits and relocation
- Multilingual profiles (NL/FR/EN/DE)
For niche profiles such as robotics engineers or AI specialists, we source across Europe or globally, with a focus on employability within Belgium.
Contact our specialist
Do you have questions or would you like to talk about your recruitment challenges in IT and digital? Contact our specialist in your sector.

Jan Cuyt
Sector Lead Logistics & retail
For twenty years, Amon Geniki has been strengthening tech and IT teams with the right expertise at the right time. How can I help you?
- jcu@amon.be
- +32 485 44 01 25
- Connect on LinkedIn
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