VP, Analyst - Chief Supply Chain Officer

About the role:
(Remote - US)

Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A VP serves as a leader within Gartner and within the world of supply chain, making them a trusted source of advice for clients. As an end-to-end supply chain expert, a VP not only produces innovative, pragmatic and provocative research content, but also serves as a decision-maker and leader of cross team and cross practice research initiatives. They also engage with clients directly through virtual and in-person interactions, meetings, conferences and industry events. Through these engagements, they challenge clients to reframe their thinking across key initiatives, interpret contextual realities and propose new ways to obtain data in order to diagnose and/or solve complex problems and improve client performance.

What you will do:
 

• Become a trusted partner advising Gartner’s senior-most Supply Chain clients through day-to-day interactions and in strategic C-Level client engagements. This includes meetings, conference calls, strategy sessions and formal presentations.
• Apply expansive knowledge of Gartner research to help resolve high-value business problems for senior supply chain clients, including CSCOs and Heads of Supply Chain.
• As a thought leader develop and publish new research and ideas that offer compelling, actionable approaches to CSCOs needs and requests, accelerating their ability to act. This includes the ability to predict expected and foresee unexpected market trends and shifts.
• Create highly synthesized content that can be leveraged and/or contextualized across the functions and roles that Gartner serves
• Actively shape the direction and output of high leverage Gartner CSCO research e.g. guide and contribute to signature research by providing feedback at all stages of the research process.
• Challenge and rally the organization on thought-leading research including coaching others to deliver it.
• Be a ‘headliner’ at Gartner’s multi-client events, creating scripts and discussion plans for the events and leading the sessions themselves.
• Enable our sales and service partners in selling and retention by demonstrating the value of Gartner research.
• Build a strong external profile on all media to be seen externally as a world-leading supply chain subject matter expert.
• Be a mentor, connector, leader and coach to team members.

What you will need:
 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties in a strategic, analytical and articulate manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Relationship builder. Able to seamlessly interface with Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) and other senior supply chain executives in a way that builds strong, lasting relationships.
• Collaborative. Experienced in collaborating both externally and internally across stakeholders, functions and geographies.
• Pattern Senser. Can sense patterns and trends relevant to CSCOs and effectively share these, acting as a “voice of the CSCO” to inform the Gartner research agenda and event calendar.
• Excellent Communication Skills. Strong verbal and written communication. Experience in delivering 'main stage' presentations at events.
• Agile. Able to adapt and move quickly between contexts without getting stuck in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Organized. Skilled at multitasking, prioritizing, and working under tight deadlines and high volume. Capable of working remotely and independently.
• Confident. Able to make sound, timely decisions on projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels of client organizations
• Analytically Savvy. Critical thinker with analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills.
• End-to-End. Broad supply chain knowledge including at least 15+ years of experience.
  • Familiar with the current most critical concerns of CSCOs.
  • Experience in at least two of the following functional areas: Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, and Procurement.
  • Deep understanding of topics such as influencing C-suite decision making, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), risk management, talent leadership and customer experience.
• Travel. Be able to travel up to 20-25% of the year including attending 2+ Gartner conferences per year.
• Education. Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience. MBA preferred.

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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.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 176,000 USD - 229,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

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