Director Analyst - Supply Chain Planning Technology Remote - US

Gartner is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Technology Analyst to drive new thoughtleading research around the tools solutions and technologies that can solve our clients business research will be targeted to 1 Supply Chain Technology Leaders and Supply Chain Planning Leaders from endusers 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 Gartnerwide 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 enduser 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 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 crossteam 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
• Selfmotivated and driven (we will check for this)

What youll 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 bachelors degree we would prefer the addition of a masters level qualification as well. Full membership of a professional body would also be a plus.

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