VP, Analyst - Chief Supply Chain Officer – Strategy, Technology & Transformation (Remote US)

About the role  

We are seeking a seasoned supply chain executive 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:   

• Evaluate technologies and digital innovations to identify, quantity, and activate new sources of business value across the supply chain ecosystem

• 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 

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