Sr Director Analyst, Supply Chain Research Warehouse Systems and Technologies (WMS, Robotics, and AI)
Core
Provide actionable advice to business and technology clients on selecting, evaluating, and implementing warehouse and fulfillment systems, automation, robotics, and AI solutions.
Role type
Sr Director Analyst, Supply Chain Research (Warehouse Systems & Technologies)
Builds
Magic Quadrants, Market Guides, and high-value presentations for Gartner clients.
Domain
Supply Chain / Logistics / Warehouse Automation / AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
End-to-end supply chain concepts, logistics operations, WMS implementation, WCS/WES, warehouse robotics, AI in warehousing (Agentic/Embedded/Gen AI), systems integration, strategic thinking, analytical skills, project planning
Preferred skills
Vendor selection expertise, consulting experience, enterprise architecture, solutions/technical architect background, workforce management, DOM, YMS, dock door scheduling, supply chain visibility
Technologies
WMS, WCS, WES, Robotics, Agentic AI, Embedded AI, Generative AI, WFM-Labor, DOM, YMS
Responsibilities
Advise clients on business cases and vendor selection, research vendor marketplace and emerging AI, create visual aids and presentations, support sales cycles, conduct advisory sessions and workshops, review peer research, lead research community meetings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight