Produce innovative, thought‑leading research that helps senior supply chain leaders solve their most pressing Supply Execution and Inventory Excellence challenges
Monitor and identify early trends or signals of market, technology, and operating‑model changes in supply execution
Guide C‑level and senior supply chain and operations leaders in improving total supply chain cost, service, working capital, and growth
Translate Gartner’s research into tailored, industry‑specific insights for senior supply chain leaders
Work closely with peer analysts in manufacturing strategy, supply chain planning, sourcing, and network design
Contribute to Gartner’s internal research community by engaging in collaborative discussions
Lead process and capability assessments to help senior supply chain leaders diagnose performance gaps
Prepare and deliver high-value presentations and other materials to C-level and senior supply chain leaders
Support the Gartner sales team in driving new business through proof of capability discussions
Drive client demand for your advice and insight by delivering consistently high‑value interactions

10+ years of experience in supply execution and inventory planning in complex manufacturing networks
at least 5 years in senior supply management roles
strong expertise in the people, process, and governance aspects of supply execution
experience in managing supply and inventory for manufacturers across multiple industries
familiarity with both process and discrete operations preferred
excellent communication skills both verbal and written; preferably have had the experience of ‘main stage’ speaking
strong analytical skills, applying conceptual models, recognizing patterns, and drawing conclusions
bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
limited (<20 days/year) domestic and international travel as needed

Director, Analyst Supply Execution

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