Analyst Profile

Sarah Gilchrist

Sarah Gilchrist

Director Analyst

1 year at Gartner,  1 year industry experience

Location:  United Kingdom  | Language(s):  English

Roles and Responsibilities

Sarah Gilchrist advises clients on demand, supply planning, inventory planning, sales and operations planning (S&OP) and customer collaboration in the supply chain space. She brings more than 10 years of operational, hands-on experience in Supply Chain in FMCG companies to her role at Gartner.

Background

Previous Experience

Prior to joining Gartner, Dr Gilchrist held various management roles in demand, supply and inventory planning in FMCG, blue chip companies. She also spent 3 years in a manufacturing environment where she managed both packaging and logistics operations. As well as industry experience, Dr Gilchrist worked as a consultant for 4 years at PwC within their mergers and acquisitions team.

Professional Background

  • Diageo, Customer Supply Manager, Operations Manager, Planning Manager, 8 years
  • Proctor & Gamble, Demand Planning and Customization Team Leader, 3 years
  • PwC, M&A Consultant, 4 years

Education

  • BSc, Geography, University of Edinburgh
  • MSc, Geography, University of London
  • PhD, Geography, University of Edinburgh

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