Job Description Summary

Job Description

Productivity Leader (Material Flow), Steam Services Parts VS

1. Mission of the Role

As an individual contributor, the Productivity Leader (Material Flow) drives data-led supplier performance and productivity improvement across the Steam Services Parts Value Stream. The role turns operational insights into focused actions, strengthens material-flow reliability, and influences suppliers and cross-functional partners through lean expertise, coaching, and disciplined execution.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Lead data analytics and SQDC performance reporting for Steam Services Parts VS suppliers, highlighting trends, gaps, and priority actions.
• Support supply management budget planning through data analysis, performance insights, and productivity tracking.
• Lead supplier improvement initiatives focused on material flow, execution reliability, and measurable performance improvement.
• Coach suppliers on lean application, execution discipline, and sustainable performance management routines.
• Translate performance gaps into targeted actions, improvement plans, and disciplined follow-up against objectives.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Quality, and related teams.

3. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Significant experience in supply chain, operations, continuous improvement, productivity, performance management, or related analytical roles.
• Strong data analytics and reporting capability, with ability to translate operational data into actionable insights.
• Experience supporting budget planning, productivity tracking, or operational performance reviews.
• Demonstrated application of lean methodologies to improve operational processes and performance.
• Experience coaching suppliers, partners, or teams on improvement methods and execution discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Steam Services operating processes, market requirements, and tools including OSERP and NEX.
• Supplier performance, material flow, or supply chain improvement experience; strong problem-solving and influence skills.

4. Desired Characteristics

• Structured, data-driven analytical leader able to connect performance insights with practical improvement actions.
• Effective in supplier coaching, cross-functional influence, and disciplined follow-up in a matrixed environment.
• Strong lean mindset, clear communication style, and focus on measurable, sustainable execution.
• Independent, disciplined, and improvement-oriented.

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