Director Analyst - Supply Chain Planning Technology

This is an individual contributor role, based remotely in the UK or EU. Gartner is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Technology Analyst to drive new thought-leading research around the tools, solutions and technologies that can solve our client’s business challenges. This research will be targeted to:

• Supply Chain Technology Leaders and Supply Chain Planning Leaders from end-users
• Heads of Strategy and practice/product leaders within large services and software providers.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For:

• Researching, writing, and advising on the changing vendor marketplace for Supply Chain Planning solutions, new technology developments and defining emerging supply chain planning ecosystems, architecture, and business models.
• Advising our business and technology clients on the best options to select, implement and execute on tools, solutions, and technologies of Supply Chain Planning to solve their mission critical priorities.
• Advising our business and technology clients on selection of Consultants and Service Integrators of Supply Chain Planning technologies.
• Contributing to Gartner-wide research and ideation on the evolution of current and emerging Supply Chain Planning solutions and related technologies, including creation of Magic Quadrants, Critical Capabilities and Hype Cycles.
• Delivering presentations, both virtually and in person, to large audiences.
• Supporting Sales in the sales cycle.

The candidate must have significant experience in developing, managing, or using supply chain planning technologies and a robust understanding of key planning processes such as Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Demand Planning (DP), Supply Planning (SP), etc. This could be through working in one or more of the following:

• a large end-user organization
• a consultancy
• within a Vendor focused on this space.

Typically, Enterprise Architects, Solutions/Technical Architects, Product Managers, Planning Leaders, Consultants (with a lot of planning technology experience), Business Analysts or other senior managers within these groups would possess the skills we are looking for.

Skills should include:

• A genuine excitement about the possibilities of technology to solve business challenges, matched with a healthy dose of skepticism.
• Excellent writing and data visualization skills.
• Skill in complex problem solving.
• Ability to engage and advise senior business and technology executives.
• Ability to work effectively leading or contributing to cross-team projects.
• “Out of the box” big picture thinker who is adept at connecting the dots between different technologies, trends and business models.
• Ability to “deep dive” into emerging technologies and trends and then communicate implications and recommendations at an executive and strategic level.
• Confident on stage presenting.
• Self-motivated and driven.

What You’ll Need:

• 10+ years' experience with 8+ years working in the supply chain or related fields in increasingly senior roles.
• Experience of Supply Chain Planning and the use of technology to support Supply Chain Planning.
• Communication skills as evidenced by prior work experience presenting to or advising senior executives, investors, boards, or industry peers.
• Strong work ethic, working both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong project and time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• An appropriate bachelor’s degree, preferably with a master’s level qualification.
• Full membership of a professional body would also be a plus.

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.