Support client’s mission critical priorities of supply chain planning leaders on the following processes: Product portfolio planning, Demand Planning, Supply and Inventory Planning, S&OP and S&OE
Advise Senior Supply Chain planning leaders across all subsectors of manufacturing – including, but not limited to, CPG, apparel and footwear, high tech, medical devices, life science, industrial, chemical and process, automotive and A&D – on leading practices in supply chain planning
Lead process and capability assessments to help supply chain planning leaders align current performance with desired strategy
Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged “must-have insights” content
Develop new insights and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to act
Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing Insights positions across a team of analysts
Research, analyze and predict market trends and shifts to provide clients and vendors with actionable insights
Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings

12+ years of experience in supply chain planning
At least 5 years as a supply chain planning leader in roles such as S&OP leader, IBP leader, SC Planning transformation leader, or Global SC Planning process owner
Experience in managing supply chain planning for manufacturers across multiple industries; familiarity with both process and discrete operations preferred
Industry experience: ideally in medical devices or life science
Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables
Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions
Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges
Strong communication skills
able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply
Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that market
Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team
Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments
Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable)

Senior Director Analyst – Integrated Business Planning, S&OP

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