Commercial Analyst
Summary Of Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze ferrous scrap and steel market trends using industry sources (e.g., Argus, Fastmarkets)
- Track domestic and export pricing and key industry benchmarks
- Support pricing decisions by analyzing buy/sell data, spreads, and margins
- Affiliate with customer quotes and supplier negotiations
- Build basic pricing models to evaluate deal profitability
- Collect and analyze data related to purchases, sales, inventory, and shipments
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and market summaries for leadership
- Collaborate with operations, logistics, finance, and sales teams
- Support forecasting and ad hoc commercial projects
Minimum Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to interpret market data and identify trends
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis)
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools (preferred)
- Interest in commodity markets, recycling, or the steel industry
- Understanding of supply and demand fundamentals (preferred)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally
Ferrous Processing and Trading
Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is one of North America’s premier processors, buyers, sellers and recyclers of scrap metals of all kinds and is a key supplier to the metals industry of North America. FPT is a wholly-owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs.
About the Role
This role offers hands-on exposure to the recycled metals and ferrous scrap markets, supporting pricing strategy, market analysis, and commercial decision-making across domestic and global steel supply chains.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 annually.
Schedule
The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Benefits
Ferrous Processing and Trading offers an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more!