VP Research and Advisory Services

Zero100; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research and intelligence company in Greater London is seeking a Vice President of Research and Advisory Services. This role focuses on developing innovative research content and identifying key digital trends for the supply chain industry. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in supply chain roles, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. The position also offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and unlimited holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Unlimited holidays

Private healthcare & Life Insurance

Enhanced pension

Enhanced Parental Leave Policy

Free breakfasts & snacks in central London

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience related to the supply chain.
• Exceptional communication with strong writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative research content for the supply chain industry.
• Identify and curate digital trends and disruptors.
• Conduct interviews with customers and industry leaders.

Skills

Supply chain expertise

Strong communication skills

Project management

Data analytics

Job description

Company

Founded in 2021, Zero100 is a leading cross-industry research and intelligence company that connects and provides strategic advice to global operations and supply chain leaders from a range of leading global businesses including Nike, Walmart, Unilever, Pfizer, Google, Honeywell, General Motors and many others. Clients use the company’s peer networking, data, research and advisory services to shape their global supply chain strategies and accelerate progress on long-term digitization and sustainability initiatives.

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The Role

Zero100 is looking for a full-time Vice President of Research and Advisory Services 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 (COOs / CSCOs / CIOs and their teams) 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 :
• Identifying audacious digital trends and disruptors for the supply chain industry
• Developing thought leadership content including written research, podcasts, explainer videos, and compact perspective pieces
• Sharing your thought leadership and research by speaking at Zero100 events, industry forums, and with media
• Conducting interviews with customers, stakeholders, and industry thought leaders to understand and synthesize the digital or decarbonization landscape to inform content
• Working closely with Zero100 teams to execute on live events
• Hosting, facilitating, and moderating virtual and conference events
• Working with customers to explore their key priorities and host advisory calls to help them make progress on initiatives
• Interface with the customer engagement team to ensure continuing utilization of service by our customers
• Identifying themes across customers to inform the Zero100 Research agenda and conference programs

Requirements

• 15+ years 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Unlimited holidays
• Private healthcare & Life Insurance
• Enhanced pension
• Enhanced Parental Leave Policy
• Custom designed offices in central London with free breakfasts & snacks

Zero100 is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We embrace diversity and inclusion in our workplace.