Commercial Sales Analyst

Ferrous Processing and Trading Company; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) in Detroit, MI seeks a Commercial Analyst to support pricing strategy, market analysis, and commercial decision-making across domestic and global steel supply chains. You will monitor market trends, track pricing, summarize intelligence reports, and develop pricing models.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in finance, economics, or business, strong quantitative skills, experience with data analysis and MS Office, and the ability to present findings clearly

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Exposure to Power BI/Tableau a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor non-ferrous market trends using internal and external sources.
• Track domestic and export pricing, including benchmarks.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership decisions.
• Assist in pricing analysis, margins, and deal economics.
• Support sales and procurement with pricing inputs and data organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/ Economics/ Business

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Excel

Job description

Location: Detroit, MI

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 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 benchmarks
• Summarize daily/weekly market intelligence reports for internal stakeholders
• Assist in analyzing buy/sell pricing, spreads, and margins across scrap grades and regions
• Support commercial teams with pricing inputs for customer quotes and supplier negotiations
• Develop basic pricing models to evaluate deal economics
• Collect, organize, and analyze data related to scrap purchases, sales, shipments, and inventory
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations to support leadership decisions
• Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities within commercial performance data
• Prioritize and respond to daily customer & supplier reporting request
• Provide support for Purchase and Sale order entry
• Lead contact and managing details on all sides of non-ferrous brokerage documentation
• Assist sale and procurement managers with inventory management details
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
• Entry-level: 0-2 years of experienceStrong internship or academic project experience in analytics, finance, or commodities preferred
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to identify abnormalities in datasets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Platform
• Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools preferred
• Comfortable working with large datasets
• Interest in commodity markets, recycling, or steel industry
• Basic understanding of supply/demand fundamentals preferred
• Ability to clearly present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong written communication for reporting and summaries
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, market-driven environment
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally

Ferrous 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 an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs is also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America.

The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America. Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America’s leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability.

Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high-performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential. Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work-life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.