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.



