Planning Analyst

Oregon Steel Mills LLC; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401k match

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Oregon Steel Mills LLC in Portland is seeking a Planning Analyst to align production strategies, optimize manufacturing efficiency and ensure seamless operational flow. Full-time onsite presence is required.

Base salary starts at $75,000 per year with monthly incentive bonus opportunities. Our benefits package includes low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and paid holidays, a 401k with a 5% employer match, and additional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in production planning, supply chain, or data analytics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency; SQL and ERP implementation experience preferred.
• Strong cross-functional communication and data-driven critical thinking.
• Adaptability to tight deadlines and willingness to work extended hours during peak workloads.

Responsibilities

• RFQ Management: Oversee the intake and processing of commercial 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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Data analytics

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

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 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.

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.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C is a leading producer of engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets with a legacy of operational success in the United States and Canada. We recycle nearly 1 million tons of scrap metal a year making steel to produce the materials vital to energy exploration, recovery and transmission, central to the movement of goods and people, and critical to building North America’s industrial infrastructure. From railroads to green energy, our engineered steel products strengthen our economy.

Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, but all share a common set of core values. They work together to solve problems, contribute ideas and develop leading-edge products and processes that ensure success for our customers and our business. Strength in steel, strength in people.