Commercial Analyst

Cleveland-Cliffs

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is one of North America’s premier processors, buyers, sellers and recyclers of scrap metals of all kind and is a key supplier to the metals industry of North America. FPT is a wholly-owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Commercial Analyst at our Detroit, MI Corporate Office. 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.

Requirements

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)
Interest in commodity markets, recycling, or the steel industry
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools
Understanding of supply and demand fundamentals

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
Assist 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
Other duties as assigned