-- As global trade policy shifts and tariff enforcement returns to the spotlight, border complexity has become a daily reality for companies across North America. Businesses that rely on efficient supply chains are grappling with the implications of new trade stances, and the resulting uncertainty has made hiring the right logistics leaders more critical and more challenging than ever.
Digital Journal interviews Logistics Talent Agency on how trade volatility, tariff crackdowns, and leadership gaps are reshaping the future of logistics hiring and why a recruitment firm built by logistics experts may be the solution companies didn’t know they needed.
In this volatile landscape, one recruitment firm stands out for having been built not just by recruiters, but by logistics and global trade insiders. Digital Journal spoke exclusively with Eden Mordchaev, CEO of Logistics Talent Agency, to explore how his firm is quietly redefining logistics hiring amid Trump’s trade turbulence.
Born from Logistics & Global Trade Management Expertise
Unlike most logistics recruitment agencies, Logistics Talent Agency’s origins are distinctly rooted in industry experience. Before ever recruiting his first candidate, Mordchaev built a successful career as a senior Trade Management Executive within one of North America's largest global trade compliance, customs brokerage, and logistics firms.
“I spent years working directly with importers, exporters, and freight forwarders, negotiating complex global trade agreements, customs compliance strategies, and freight contracts,” Mordchaev explains. “I wasn’t a generalist. I lived in this industry daily, bringing in major accounts, solving tariff issues, and navigating cross-border complexities. I was fortunate to build relationships with some of the largest companies in the world, including securing the largest aerospace company as a key client.”
Initially, Mordchaev leveraged his deep logistics knowledge to launch a sales recruitment agency, placing sales executives in logistics, transportation, and customs brokerage. However, clients who trusted his logistics expertise quickly began requesting assistance with operational roles, warehouse operations managers, customs compliance directors, and VPs of supply chain.
“We went from selling logistics services to helping our clients find the logistics talent they needed,” Mordchaev says. As operational recruitment quickly overtook traditional sales placements, the demand justified the formation of Logistics Talent Agency as a standalone, dedicated logistics recruitment firm serving the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Trade Policy Pressure Demands Specialized Talent
As tariff enforcement increases and sourcing strategies evolve, North American companies are feeling pressure to restructure supply chains, renegotiate freight contracts, and adapt to regulatory complexity. Yet according to Mordchaev, the real issue isn’t policy shifts. It’s talent.
“Tariff negotiations, border congestion, and HTS code changes, these aren’t abstract trends,” he says. “They’re daily operational challenges. Companies need logistics professionals who can proactively manage disruptions, compliance, and procurement. Generalist recruiters simply can’t deliver that level of expertise.”
In fact, rising trade friction has accelerated the agency's growth. Mordchaev says clients appreciate working with specialists who understand the nuances of modern trade, rather than 360-degree recruiters who treat logistics as just another vertical.
Headhunting Built on Fluency, Not Filters
Logistics Talent Agency’s approach revolves around direct headhunting, finding and engaging candidates who aren’t necessarily job seekers but possess proven skills in managing logistics complexities. Mordchaev points out the firm’s recruiters understand areas generalists often miss, such as bonded freight optimization, FDA and CBP regulatory compliance, cross-border customs strategies, procurement practices tailored to mitigate tariff impacts, and more.
“Our recruiters have deep logistics backgrounds or intensive logistics training,” Mordchaev says. “When we speak with candidates, it’s peer-to-peer conversations. We discuss CARM rollouts, Section 321 enforcement, or port congestion in Los Angeles-Long Beach. Candidates immediately recognize we’re authentic.”
Because the firm demonstrates deep industry knowledge, it consistently attracts specialized logistics talent who have saved companies millions in freight overcharges, reduced customs clearance times, or dramatically improved warehouse efficiency.
When Hiring Goes Wrong, the Costs Multiply
Mordchaev says the wrong logistics hire can cost far more than companies realize.
“Missed customs filings, poorly negotiated procurement, or inefficient warehousing can lead to seven-figure losses,” he warns. “We’ve seen compliance mistakes result in regulatory fines, contract losses, and service breakdowns. On the flip side, the right hire can generate ROI within months.”
Many of the firm’s placements have delivered measurable impact, from cutting cross-border transit times to renegotiating supplier agreements or redesigning freight routing models under new trade constraints.
A North American View on Recruitment
Operating across logistics hubs in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Logistics Talent Agency serves food importers, manufacturers, freight forwarders, retailers, and customs brokers seeking specialized logistics talent. They fill roles ranging from logistics coordinators and transportation analysts to directors of procurement and chief supply chain officers (CSCOs).
The agency focuses not only on function but also on industry fluency, ensuring that each candidate understands the unique regulatory, operational, and financial demands of cross-border logistics in today's market.
Building Resilient Teams for an Uncertain Trade Landscape
Looking ahead, Mordchaev says logistics teams will need more than technical tools. They’ll need resilient leadership.
“Supply chains won’t stabilize overnight. Tariff pressure is here for the foreseeable future,” he says. “Companies that want to win need real operators. Not placeholders, not resumes, people who’ve solved these problems before.”
And that’s exactly what Logistics Talent Agency was built to deliver.
About Logistics Talent Agency
Logistics Talent Agency is North America’s leading recruitment firm focused exclusively on logistics, supply chain, global trade, customs compliance, procurement, and freight operations. From operational specialists to executive logistics roles, the agency places top-performing professionals across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Canada Office:
1 King St W 48th floor, Toronto, ON M5H 1A1
Contact Info:
Name: Eden Mordchaev
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Organization: Logistics Talent Agency
Phone: +1 866-825-3552
Website: https://www.logisticstalentagency.com
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