Sr Director, Analyst

About the role  

We are seeking a seasoned supply chain professional with experience in leadership roles across the supply chain – plan, source, make, deliver -- to serve as a Gartner Analyst and thought leader. Bringing expertise across the full set of supply chain activities, in this role you will identify and analyze trends impacting the supply chain, help Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) define both their functional strategy and technology strategy, adopt best practices for managing a best-in-class supply chain, and act as a trusted advisor to CSCOs. The role will be responsible for authoring pragmatic and provocative content, and providing insights and recommendations to clients through webinars, in-person presentations and client meetings.   

Who you are:  

• Analytical thinker with the ability to process information quickly   

• Skilled in written communication  

• A lifelong learner – constantly curious  

• Enjoy helping clients accomplish their most critical priorities  

• Self-motivated and effective at managing work independently  

• Excellent collaborator with colleagues  

• Ability to quickly build rapport and gain client trust   

• Confident presenter with a high level of executive presence  

 What you will do:   

• Research, analyze and predict supply chain function and technology trends and innovations   

• Monitor and evaluate the competitive landscape across vendors, solutions, and service providers  

• Create compelling, high-quality research reports, white papers, and thought leadership content that provides clients with actionable insights   
• Identify technology trends that drive optimization across the supply chain

• Develop frameworks, methodologies, and best practices to help organizations successfully implement solutions  

• Through virtual and face-to-face interactions, advise Chief Supply Chain Officers and senior executives on their strategic decisions   

• Create and deliver high value presentations at Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings   

• Build external credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner research and insights  

• Provide sales support to help drive engagement with prospects and clients  

• Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers within the Gartner research community  

What you will need:   

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Graduate degree preferred 

• 10+ years of relevant field or industry experience 

• Expertise in a supply chain role for global organizations and specific emphasis on APAC region specifically, including an understanding of key challenges, opportunities, trends and competitive dynamics  

• Understanding of artificial intelligence and how new technologies are changing supply chains  

• Demonstrable executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and other stakeholders  

• Strong communicator; able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply in writing   

• Comfortable presenting in-person or via webinar to a range of audiences 

• Ability to engage with clients and respond effectively to spontaneous questions   

• Strong organizational skills: ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables  

• Excellent independent research skills  

• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges   

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%  

Preferred qualifications:  

• Direct experience in supply chain management roles  

• Expertise in AI and emerging technologies and their business applications; experience in implementing AI within the supply chain 

• Prior experience at a research and advisory firm, consulting organization, or similar role  
• Experience managing supply chain risk or network design

Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

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