Job Description:
Job Description: Manager – Steel Strategy
Function: Steel Strategy Center of Excellence
Reports to: Director / Head of Steel Strategy
Location: Hyderabad, India
Role focus: Reporting, analytics and decision support
Role purpose
The Manager – Steel Strategy will lead reporting and analytics for the Steel Strategy function. The role will turn data from sourcing, operations, finance and engineering into reliable insights that help leaders manage steel spend, sourcing performance, supplier risk and strategic initiatives.
Key responsibilities
Reporting and performance management
- Own the design, development and maintenance of regular steel performance reports and dashboards.
- Define and maintain consistent metrics, data definitions and reporting processes across relevant teams and business units.
- Track key measures and KPIs
- Deliver accurate, timely reporting for leadership reviews and business planning.
- Identify reporting gaps, data-quality issues and opportunities to automate recurring analysis.
Analytics and insights
- Analyze historical and forecast steel demand, spend, pricing and sourcing data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
- Assess price movements, cost drivers, market indices and supplier or regional exposure.
- Develop scenario analyses to support sourcing strategies, negotiations, budgeting and risk mitigation.
- Translate analysis into clear recommendations for business leaders and sourcing teams.
- Measure the impact of strategic initiatives and validate realized savings and benefits.
Data and tools
- Partner with Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, IT and business teams to source and reconcile data.
- Support the development of scalable data models, dashboards and analytics tools.
- Establish appropriate data controls, documentation and quality checks.
- Support adoption of common reporting tools and processes across the organization.
- Use automation and advanced analytics where they improve speed, accuracy or insight.
Stakeholder and team leadership
- Lead reporting and analytics activities for the Steel Strategy team, setting priorities and delivery standards.
- Work with stakeholders across regions and functions to understand information needs and provide decision-ready analysis.
- Present findings clearly to senior leaders and facilitate discussions on performance, risks and actions.
- Coach analysts or other contributors, where applicable, and promote a fact-based, continuous-improvement culture.
Key deliverables
- A trusted steel performance dashboard and reporting calendar.
- Standard definitions and governance for core steel metrics.
- Regular insights on spend, demand, pricing, supplier performance and risk.
- Scenario analyses and decision support for sourcing and planning.
- Measurement and validation of savings and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, supply chain, analytics or a related field; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- Typically 7–10 years of experience in analytics, procurement, supply chain, strategy or a related field.
- Experience building reports and dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Tableau or equivalent.
- Strong capability in reporting and data analysis; experience with SQL, ERP systems or data platforms is preferred.
- Experience working with procurement, commodity, manufacturing or steel-related data is an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate analysis to deadlines.
Skills and attributes
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to data quality.
- Ability to explain complex findings in clear, practical business language.
- Structured problem-solving and sound judgment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Collaborative approach and comfort working across functions, geographies and levels.
- Discretion when handling commercial, supplier and cost information.
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