Planning Analyst

Oregon Steel Mills; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentive bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with 5% employer match

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Oregon Steel Mills LLC in Portland seeks a Planning Analyst to align production strategies with market demand and optimize manufacturing efficiency. This full-time onsite role collaborates across teams and relies on data-driven decision making.

The position starts at $75,000 per year with monthly incentive bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSAs, a 401(k) with 5% match, paid vacation and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years in production planning, supply chain, or data analytics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel; SQL and ERP experience preferred.
• Strong cross-functional communication and data-driven thinking.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and extended hours during peak workloads.

Responsibilities

• Oversee RFQ intake and processing.
• Validate orders against inventory and manufacturing constraints.
• Map demand to optimal raw material SKUs to minimize costs.
• Develop reports and KPIs to support business objectives.
• Manage finished goods inventory and SKU turnover.
• Analyze scheduling options and present financial recommendations.
• Identify customer ordering patterns to improve scheduling efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related

Tools

SQL

ERP implementation

Job description

At Oregon Steel Mills LLC, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Join the Oregon Steel Mills team in Portland as a Planning Analyst. Base salary starts at $75,000 per year with monthly incentive bonus opportunities. Our amazing benefits package starts on your very first day and includes low cost family medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and paid holidays, a 401k plan with a 5% employer match, and an additional employer funded retirement savings account.

In this dynamic and critical role, you will align production strategies with market demands to optimize manufacturing efficiency and ensure seamless operational flow. Full-time onsite presence is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• RFQ Management: Oversee the intake and processing of commercial Requests for Quote (RFQs).
• Order Review: Validate incoming orders against inventory capacity and manufacturing constraints prior to acceptance.
• Demand Optimization: Map customer demand to optimal raw material SKUs to minimize conversion costs and maximize yield.
• Business Intelligence: Develop reports, KPIs, and data analyses to support Business Unit objectives.
• Inventory Control: Manage finished goods stock levels, evaluate SKU turnover, and optimize inventory health.
• Financial Modeling: Analyze the financial impact of various scheduling options and present recommendations to leadership.
• Strategic Scheduling: Identify customer ordering patterns to improve predictability and scheduling efficiency.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline, preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Experience: 3–5 years in production planning, supply chain, or data analytics.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency; SQL and ERP implementation experience, preferred.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional cross‑functional communication and data‑driven critical thinking.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage tight deadlines and willing to work extended hours as needed during peak workloads.

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.