Cincinnati, Ohio, United States On-site Employment

Nucor is hiring a Commodity Market Analyst

About the Role

Nucor is looking for a Commodity Market Analyst to join our Commodity Market team in Cincinnati, OH. You will play a key role in using external market and macro data alongside internal transaction data to drive modeling and forecasts that directly support commercial decision-making.

What You'll Do

  • Compile and maintain financial, economic, steel, and scrap industry data through direct interactions.
  • Analyze data using Excel, Project R, and Power BI.
  • Provide scrap and steel industry financial and economic analysis.
  • Create both recurring and ad hoc analysis for presentations, business analysis, and strategic projects.
  • Forecast scrap prices, steel production, shipments, and market volatility.
  • Prepare presentations covering industry-specific and macroeconomic data.
  • Work with IT to develop and enhance reporting services for quality data analysis.
  • Develop internal and external industry contacts to maintain steel, scrap, and competitor databases.
  • Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4-6 years of relevant business experience in a professional environment.
  • At least 2 years’ experience in data/financial analysis, data management, and reporting.
  • Advanced Excel capabilities, including complex formulas, macros, and pivot tables.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
  • Beginner to intermediate user of Project R and Python.
  • Intermediate user of Power BI and DAX.
  • Working knowledge of, or experience with, statistical analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice to Have

  • MBA.
  • Experience in the financial, steel, or scrap metal industry.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Minor in economics, statistics, or mathematics.

Technical Stack

  • Excel
  • Project R
  • Python
  • Power BI
  • DAX

Benefits & Compensation

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Bonus Program
  • Profit Sharing
  • Stock Plan
  • Retirement Savings
  • Credit Union
  • Vacation and Holiday Pay
  • Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Unlimited Growth Potential
  • Free Financial Planning / Assistance via Insight Financial
  • Free Teammate Parking (Cincinnati Office)
  • On-site Health Clinic (Cincinnati Office)
  • On-site Cafeteria (Cincinnati Office)
  • On-site Gym (Cincinnati Office)
  • On-site Laundry Service (Cincinnati Office)

Work Mode

This is an onsite position based in our Cincinnati, OH offices.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace, dedicated to safety, integrity, respect, and being a good community citizen.

Required Skills
ExcelPythonPower BIDAXData AnalysisFinancial AnalysisData ManagementReportingStatisticsProblem-solving
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North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, known for innovative sustainability practices and is the continent's largest recycler.

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Posted 14 days ago