Commodity Markets Analyst

Nucor•Cincinnati, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve. DJJ, a division of Nucor Corporation, is seeking applicants for our Commodity Market position. DJJ is a world leader in scrap metal recycling, trading, and transportation. We have relationships with scrap metal businesses around the world. Founded in 1885, we pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, and the principles of integrity and respect. We’re recognized as a good community citizen who is trustworthy, financially strong, and environmentally proactive. Our parent company Nucor Corporation is a Fortune 150 company, known for being North America’s leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Fortune Magazine recently ranked Nucor No. 1 on their list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in our industry.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in a relevant field (Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Statistics, Engineering or related)
4-6 years of relevant business experience in a professional environment
Ideally prior experience as a Financial Analyst and or Data Analyst
At least 2 years’ experience in data / financial analysis, data management, and reporting
Advanced Excel capabilities, including complex formulas, macros, and pivot tables
Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, with demonstrated experience connecting business needs to technical solutions
Beginner to intermediate user of Project R, Python
Intermediate user of Power BI and DAX
Working knowledge of, or experience with statistical analysis
Familiarity with at least one cloud data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake) and core AI/ML and forecasting concepts; comfort using AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate everyday analyst work
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Nice To Haves

MBA
Experience in the financial, steel or scrap metal industry
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the Enterprise
Minor in economics, statistics, or mathematics a plus
Hands-on experience with Databricks for model development, and reproducible analysis
Experience building or deploying time-series forecasting models (e.g., ARIMA, exponential smoothing, Prophet, gradient-boosted methods, neural-network approaches) in a commercial or industrial setting

Responsibilities

Compile and maintain financial, economic, steel, scrap industry data and competitor information through in-person, phone and email interactions
Analyze this data using technical tools such as Excel, Project R, Power BI, and Databricks (PySpark / SQL notebooks) for scalable data processing and modeling
Provide scrap and steel industry financial and economic analysis based on internal and external information sources
Create both recurring and ad hoc analysis for internal and external customers, presentations, business analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic projects
Forecasting of scrap prices, steel production and shipments, and market volatility, applying time-series, regression, and AI/ML methods to improve accuracy
Prepare presentations covering industry specific and macro-economic data for internal and external customers, distill the data into a professional, polished delivery product with actionable information using the most appropriate methodology
Work with IT to develop and enhance reporting services to provide quality data for analysis
Develop internal and external industry contacts to maintain steel, scrap, and competitor databases
Apply emerging AI/ML tools and techniques to accelerate analysis, surface insights from large internal and external datasets, and develop new predictive analytics products for the commercial team
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.