Sr Director , Supply Chain Logistics Operations Analyst Remote - United States

Sr. Director, Supply Chain Logistics Operations Analyst, Remote - US About this role: Gartner is seeking a supply chain analyst with a proven track record in developing and executing logistics (transportation and warehousing) strategy and managing relationships with 3PLs, carriers and freight forwarders to deliver on time and cost-effective operations. The key activities of this role include advising clients during inquiry calls, generating strong and thought-leading insights for our clients, presenting at Gartner events, and supporting sales by speaking with prospective clients to demonstrate Gartner subject-matter expertise. Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in planning and optimizing logistics activities for road, air, parcel and ocean freight operations and warehousing, optionally with responsibility for international logistics (import, export, customs compliance). Candidates that have additionally managed significant logistics operations in or across Asia would be preferred. Familiarity with logistics technologies will be desirable. Having experience managing returns/reverse logistics operations would also be desired. Candidates with an operations background in third party logistics services will also be considered. What you’ll do:

• Work with a cross-industry community of the world’s most influential supply chain practitioners and leading Gartner analysts.
• Have specific responsibility for managing and developing content relating to the coverage of E2E supply chain risk management, continuity planning with secondary coverage supporting supplier risk management.
• Combine actionable insights with compelling research to support global Chief Supply Chain Officers and their teams.
• Publish content based on fact-based impactful research that is used by our clients to enable action and advance their mission critical priorities.
• Conduct ongoing interaction with clients and prospects (including meetings, conference calls, strategy sessions and formal presentations).
• Prepare and deliver high-value presentations and other materials at Gartner, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings.
• Drive client demand for your advice, content, and presentations.
• Assist the Sales organization in selling and client retention by demonstrating the value of research.
• Provide mentorship and support to team members. Lead or participate in research community meetings to discuss research issues and collaborate effectively with peers.
• Establish credibility as a thought leader representing Gartner’s research methodology and strategies.

What you’ll need to perform this job successfully: The 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:

• Located in the US (this position is home office based – Remote Worker)
• Candidates must have a good understanding of end-to-end supply chain concepts incorporating plan, source, make, deliver, return, and service with specific senior-level understanding of logistics operations and technology.
• 12+ years of experience in supply chain with demonstrated broad expertise in logistics-related operations. Demonstrate a curiosity for new ideas and ability to link supply chain and logistics best practices, goals and metrics to client business objectives.
• Ability to interact at all levels of an organization on logistics, supply chain and business issues.
• Ability to represent and defend analysis in client interactions.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills. Written work must be concise and persuasive.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills, applying conceptual models, recognizing patterns and drawing defendable conclusions.
• The candidate must be a strategic and critical thinker, able to efficiently multitask, and to deliver high quality actionable advice on time through a variety of media. The candidate must demonstrate a self-motivated work ethic but also be collaborative within a geographically diverse team environment.
• Possess articulate and succinct communication skills; ability to explain complex ideas effectively and to present to large groups in workshops and conferences is desired.
• Domestic and international travel is possible – approximately 10-20%.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering or related fields is required.

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