Snr. Director Research (supply chain)

Company

Zero100 is a membership-based intelligence company that connects, informs, and inspires the world’s most influential C-Level Operations & Supply Chain Officers – and their teams – to unlock the true potential of the AI and Digital Revolution for the lasting benefit of business and our planet. Our members use Zero100’s research and advisory services to shape their supply chain strategies. We bring both member and non-member executives together at our events to harness the power of our community to expand their thinking, challenge their assumptions, and accelerate progress on their most important digitization and decarbonization initiatives.

Headquartered in London, UK, Zero100’s members include Nike, Walmart, CVS, Unilever, Pfizer, Google, Volvo Cars, Honeywell, Ecolab, McDonald’s, and more.

Position

Zero100 is looking for a full-time Research Analyst to contribute to the Zero100 research agenda, identifying and developing future-facing digital themes for the supply chain industry.

Successful applicants have experience working in or researching supply chains and generating new ideas to practitioners. These experiences have formed a knowledge base and skills capability that can be used to identify and curate perspectives and content that supply chain executives will find relevant and timely.

You are naturally curious, ask insightful questions, successfully distill complex content into bite-sized segments, love working with customers, and dive into ambiguous areas comfortably. You are a strong communicator and don’t shy away from controversial positions. You enjoy translating customer questions and problems to solve into simple frameworks and guides to action that help drive faster decisions and outcomes.

Responsibilities:

·       Develop Research Content, including:

o   Identifying audacious digital trends and disruptors for the supply chain industry

o   Developing thought leadership content including written research, podcasts, explainer videos, and compact perspective pieces

o   Sharing your thought leadership and research by speaking at Zero100 events, industry forums, and with media

o   Conducting interviews with customers, stakeholders, and industry thought leaders to understand and synthesize the digital or decarbonization landscape to inform content

o   Working closely with Zero100 teams to execute on live events

o   Hosting, facilitating, and moderating virtual and conference events

o   Working with customers to explore their key priorities and host advisory calls to help them make progress on initiatives

o   Interface with the customer engagement team to ensure continuing utilization of service by our customers

o   Identifying themes across customers to inform the Zero100 Research agenda and conference programs

Requirements:

·       6-8+ experience either within supply chain or as a consultant, industry analyst, or academic working on supply chain, AI, or tech implementations

·       Speaking experience including presentations, brainstorming, and debate

·       Exceptional communication with strong writing, speaking and interpersonal skills

·       Strong attention to detail with exceptional project management, time management and multitasking skills.

·       Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and externally with partners and customers outside of Zero100

·       An ambitious, creative personality, with a can-do attitude

·       Data analytics experience, Industrial/Energy experience, Technical-Operations experience and/or APAC experience is a strong bonus

·       Competitive salary and bonus

·       Unlimited holidays

·       Private healthcare & Life Insurance

·       Enhanced Pension / 401k

·       Enhanced Parental Leave Policy

·       Custom designed offices in central London with free breakfasts & snacks

·       Regular team socials