Director Analyst - Supply Chain Planning Technology

Director Analyst – Supply Chain Planning Technology

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Director Analyst – Supply Chain Planning Technology

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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 1) Supply Chain Technology Leaders and Supply Chain Planning Leaders from end-users and 2) 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: 1) a large end-user organization 2) a consultancy 3) 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.
This should include skills and experience as follows:

• 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. You absolutely must have an agile mind and be able to think quickly on your feet.
• Proven 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 (we will check for this)

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, we would prefer the addition of a master’s level qualification as well. Full membership of a professional body would also be a plus.

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 insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.
Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 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 sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Information Services, and Research Services

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