Commercial Sales Analyst

Cleveland--cliffs-1; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) in Detroit is seeking a Commercial Analyst to support pricing strategy and market analysis across domestic and global steel supply chains.

You will monitor market trends, assist with quotes, develop pricing models, and prepare reports for leadership decisions. Entry-level with 0–2 years in analytics or finance preferred; strong Excel and Power BI/Tableau skills, plus effective teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify abnormalities in datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market trends and pricing benchmarks.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and presentations for leadership decisions.
• Assist in pricing inputs for quotes and supplier negotiations.
• Develop basic pricing models to evaluate deal economics.
• Support purchase and sale order entry and inventory analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Location: Detroit, MIFerrous 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 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.Summary of Responsibilities:Monitor non-ferrous metal market trends (e.g., Comex, LME, Platts) using internal and external sources (e.g., Argus, Fastmarkets)Track domestic and export pricing, including key industry benchmarksSummarize daily/weekly market intelligence reports for internal stakeholdersAssist in analyzing buy/sell pricing, spreads, and margins across scrap grades and regionsSupport commercial teams with pricing inputs for customer quotes and supplier negotiationsDevelop basic pricing models to evaluate deal economicsCollect, organize, and analyze data related to scrap purchases, sales, shipments, and inventoryPrepare reports, dashboards, and presentations to support leadership decisionsIdentify trends, anomalies, and opportunities within commercial performance dataPrioritize and respond to daily customer & supplier reporting requestProvide support for Purchase and Sale order entryLead contact and managing details on all sides of non-ferrous brokerage documentationAssist sale and procurement managers with inventory management detailsOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related fieldEntry-level: 0-2 years of experienceStrong internship or academic project experience in analytics, finance, or commodities preferredStrong quantitative and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to identify abnormalities in datasetsProficiency in Microsoft Office PlatformExposure to Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools preferredComfortable working with large datasetsInterest in commodity markets, recycling, or steel industryBasic understanding of supply/demand fundamentals preferredAbility to clearly present findings to both technical and non-technical audiencesStrong written communication for reporting and summariesSelf-starter with strong attention to detailAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, market-driven environmentTeam-oriented with a collaborative mindsetCollaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionallyFerrous Processing and Trading is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more!Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.