Gartner - Quantitative Specialist - Supply Chain Domain

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Quantitative Specialist - Supply Chain

About this role:

Position: Quant Specialist - Supply Chain

Gartner's Supply Chain practice is looking to hire

 The selected incumbent will conduct quantitative research and analysis related to strategic issues that today's senior-most Supply Chain and Quality executives at leading, global corporations face. The role provides excellent exposure to a full range of topics related to the management of Supply Chain and Quality functions, as well as the opportunity to apply and further develop quantitative and statistical concepts.

The position is for individuals interested in conducting data-driven research and analysis- the foundation for any research-oriented career. Quant researchers enjoy exposure to the full array of data related work including: data collection and management, benchmarking surveys; and using techniques analyze data and write insights based on that data.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & DELIVERY:

- Deliver on a regular calendar of data-heavy research deliverables such as: benchmarking reports, surveys, data analysis, quantitative reports and presentation decks

- Work with various stakeholders in the project team to ensure smooth flow and delivery of the project and its deliverables.

- Assist with large-scale data collection efforts through administration of panel and client surveys

DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS:

- Own end-to-end management of diagnostic deliverables (repeatable, scalable short surveys that clients take on a regular basis to identify gaps in their operations)

- Own survey design/refresh, coding, testing and management; Launch client surveys and maintaining the accuracy and validity of the data; Work with translation vendors to ensure survey is accurate

- Create customized benchmarking reports for survey participants based on data findings as well as interaction with senior partners both within Gartner and in our client companies

DATA TOOLS:

- Developing simple Excel tools for decision support tools; Troubleshooting and debugging existing tools with Excel macros used to generate analysis and member-facing reports and leading the technical production and analysis of Web-based surveys using HTML and SPSS

INSIGHT GENERATION :

- Present analytical insights and research findings through benchmark and other standardized reports to clients and internal research teams

- Use insightful graphics, data tables and simple dashboards to communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.

- Communicate the data story through expert analysis, interpretation, and data visualization that clearly conveys key takeaways using Power point or other data visualization tools.

- Analyze and interpret data into charts and high-quality graphics; and communicating and presenting analytical insights to internal stakeholders

What you'll need:

- Degree in quantitative discipline (statistics, economics, psychology, social sciences, or mathematics) and/or Engineering with excellent academic record

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to distill data into important, relevant ''so what's'' for senior managers

- Excellent project and time management skills; proven competence for meeting deadlines, multi-tasking under pressure and managing work under ambiguity

- Strong and articulate verbal and written communication skills with attention to precision of language and ability to organize information logically

- Proficiency with basic statistical concepts

- Self-driven and can work with geographically spread teams

- Extensive knowledge of MS-Excel, MS-Word and MS-PowerPoint

Good to have skills:

- Knowledge of statistical programming software packages such as SPSS, SAS, STATA, or R.

- Knowledge of data programming languages such as R would be an added advantage.

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