Sr. Director, Supply Chain Logistics Operations Analyst, Remote - USAbout 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:<ul><li>Work with a cross-industry community of the world’s most influential supply chain practitioners and leading Gartner analysts.</li><li>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.</li><li>Combine actionable insights with compelling research to support global Chief Supply Chain Officers and their teams.</li><li>Publish content based on fact-based impactful research that is used by our clients to enable action and advance their mission critical priorities.</li><li>Conduct ongoing interaction with clients and prospects (including meetings, conference calls, strategy sessions and formal presentations).</li><li>Prepare and deliver high-value presentations and other materials at Gartner, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings.</li><li>Drive client demand for your advice, content, and presentations.</li><li>Assist the Sales organization in selling and client retention by demonstrating the value of research.</li><li>Provide mentorship and support to team members. Lead or participate in research community meetings to discuss research issues and collaborate effectively with peers.</li><li>Establish credibility as a thought leader representing Gartner’s research methodology and strategies.</li></ul>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:<ul><li>Located in the US (this position is home office based – Remote Worker)</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Ability to interact at all levels of an organization on logistics, supply chain and business issues.</li><li>Ability to represent and defend analysis in client interactions.</li><li>Excellent writing and presentation skills. Written work must be concise and persuasive.</li><li>Demonstrate excellent analytical skills, applying conceptual models, recognizing patterns and drawing defendable conclusions.</li><li>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.</li><li>Possess articulate and succinct communication skills; ability to explain complex ideas effectively and to present to large groups in workshops and conferences is desired.</li><li>Domestic and international travel is possible – approximately 10-20%.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering or related fields is required.</li></ul>#LI-remote#LI-PP8Who 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 <a href="https://jobs.gartner.com/life-at-gartner/life-at-gartner/gartner-s-awards-and-recognitions/" target="_blank">great place to work</a>.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 its 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 152,000 USD - 190,000 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. 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