Senior Principal Analyst, Quality & Supply Chain

📋 Description

• Craft innovative and thought-provoking content that provides essential insights.

• Generate fresh insights and ideas through thought leadership, offering compelling and actionable strategies that enhance the client's ability to take action.

• Conduct thorough analysis to uncover the root causes of client challenges and needs, reframing perspectives to advance strategy.

• Exhibit thought leadership by establishing Insights positions among a team of analysts.

• Deliver independent and provocative insights to Gartner leaders that can influence the direction of the research agenda.

• Investigate, assess, and forecast market trends and changes to deliver actionable insights to clients and vendors.

• Provide actionable advice to clients and prospects aligned with their specific content areas through virtual or in-person engagement.

• Create and present high-value materials for Gartner events, industry conferences, and client briefings both on stage and off.

• Support sales efforts by representing the market voice to assist Insights teams in producing content and engaging with clients to advance their critical priorities and business growth.

• Ensure high-quality and timely peer reviews of content.

• Establish credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner's insights, methodologies, and strategies.

• Actively engage in innovation, ideation, and research discussions while collaborating effectively with colleagues in the Insights community.

• Identify improvements in research processes or develop new methodologies to enhance service delivery by the team and BTI.

• Maintain a client-centric approach, actively encouraging regular engagement with Gartner insights and interactions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; a graduate degree is preferred.

• Over 8 years of experience in quality management, supply chain, or related fields in progressively senior positions.

• Proven experience in integrating quality management systems with supply chain operations and aligning with business goals.

• Strong communication skills demonstrated through previous experience presenting to or advising senior executives, investors, boards, or industry peers.

• Exceptional project and time management abilities, capable of juggling multiple priorities.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree; a master's level qualification and professional certification (e.g., ASQ, APICS, Six Sigma) are highly preferred.

• Extensive experience in developing, leading, or managing quality management programs, with a proven track record of linking quality objectives to supply chain strategies and overarching business goals.

• Direct experience collaborating with or supporting a Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and their teams, or partnering closely with supply chain leadership to drive impactful quality initiatives.

• Familiarity with key supply chain processes (e.g., S&OP, IBP, Demand/Supply Planning) and the role of quality management systems in enhancing these processes.

• Experience in one or more of the following: 1) large end-user organization 2) consultancy 3) vendor focused on quality or supply chain technology.

• Excellent writing, presentation, and data visualization skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to executive audiences.

• Strong problem-solving skills and an agile, strategic mindset capable of connecting quality, technology, supply chain trends, and business models.

• Proven ability to engage and advise senior business and supply chain executives, including CSCOs and heads of quality.

• Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional projects involving quality and supply chain teams.

• Confidence and presence in executive-level presentations and discussions.

• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and drive.

• Ability to establish credibility with executives and stakeholders through demonstrated executive presence.

• Strong organizational skills with the capability to work under tight deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.

• Showcase excellence in research and writing capabilities.

• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; able to identify patterns and frameworks while articulating and defending conclusions related to client challenges.

• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.

• Subject matter expertise, comfortable speaking at both large and small-scale engagements.

• Strong business and financial acumen.

• In-depth understanding of the global and competitive landscape within the subject area, along with its market dynamics.

• Capability to work independently while being motivated to collaborate across teams and support colleagues in a multicultural global environment.

• Learning agility and adeptness in navigating highly matrixed environments.

• Ability to effectively represent Gartner's research methodologies and strategies at all organizational levels.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable).

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible work hours

• Paid time off

• Remote work options