Supporting Strategic Expansion in the US with Specialist SAP Talent
How Whitehall enabled a global manufacturer to launch a new production site in Texas with expertly sourced SAP professionals.
Background
A leading global equipment manufacturer, with over 10,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding £5 billion, embarked on a strategic expansion in the US. This initiative involved opening a multimillion-dollar new production facility in Texas, designed to serve as a cornerstone of their North American operations. To support this ambitious growth, they needed immediate access to high-quality, locally based SAP talent.
Challenge
With the Texas plant set to become fully operational, the manufacturer faced a tight hiring window and strict compliance requirements:
- Visa Restrictions: Due to the nature of the project funding, they could only onboard US nationals or Green Card holders.
- Location Requirements: Roles were strictly five days a week onsite in a commutable location, further limiting the available talent pool.
- Urgency & Compliance: The tight hiring window increased the urgency to secure the right local profiles while meeting strict compliance requirements.
Having successfully collaborated with Whitehall on UK-based hiring previously, they sought our support to meet these new and complex demands in the US. Their decision to partner with Whitehall exclusively reflected the strength of our long-standing relationship and proven ability to deliver across regions.
Solution
Using our deep SAP expertise and an existing trusted relationship, Whitehall launched a tailored recruitment campaign using our specialist recruiting tools and targeted outreach.
- Technical Evaluations: We conducted thorough technical assessments while prioritising geographic and visa eligibility criteria.
- Cultural Fit Assessment: Beyond technical skills, we ensured shortlisted candidates would thrive in a face-to-face, collaborative environment; critical to establishing a cohesive, high-performing team at a brand-new facility.
- Compliance Guidance: Our team advised the client on US hiring standards and detailed visa guidance, helping them understand eligibility boundaries and avoid costly delays in the recruitment process.
Throughout the engagement, we maintained clear communication and close collaboration, keeping the process fast-moving and focused.
Outcome
In just six weeks, Whitehall delivered exceptional results:
- 4 CVs submitted, 4 interviews, 2 successful placements
- 2 offers resulting in acceptance
- 6-week time-to-hire from initial qualification to offer acceptance
- 1:1 offer acceptance rate
- 2:1 interview-to-hire ratio
These hires supported the client’s multimillion-dollar investment and were instrumental in ensuring the success of their strategic US expansion, providing SAP functional expertise across SD, MM, PP, and QM modules. The success of this project not only strengthened our partnership with the client but also demonstrated Whitehall’s ability to deliver under pressure and across borders.
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