Forecasting & Central Inventory Management Analyst

Everything would be very different without ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company. Buildings. Vehicles. Home appliances. Technology products. All of them are made of our steel. And our steel is made by you. Working to the highest standards and putting safety first, you can join us to create the steel that tomorrow’s world will be made of.         

We are seeking leaders to help us transform the future of steel, who want to impact the world with innovative ideas, boldness and creativity.

For us, people who think differently generate innovative solutions and more creative responses to challenges. Therefore, we value diversity as a source of new perspectives for business and promote an inclusive work environment, in which everyone has the same opportunities for human and professional development.

And naturally you expect a fair salary, paid holidays and other benefits. And of course, you are looking for job satisfaction. What else is there? At ArcelorMittal North America the answer is there is a lot more. 

Join our team.

At ArcelorMittal Calvert, we believe in driving our success through our people. Your achievements mean our customers and our community can rely on us to deliver to the highest standards. We will work shoulder to shoulder, support you to think outside the box, forge your career path and help take our business to the next level.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

A Forecasting & Central Inventory Management Analyst helps provide the foundation of support to enable sales, ensure inventory availability, minimize low utility inventory, and support production requirements in a sustainable, efficient and well-organized method.  We strive to achieve best-in-class inventory management through continuous improvement, support the adoption of the available technologies, and support the company’s growth.  By using multiple metrics, we empower ourselves to continue to be curious, adapt to quickly changing conditions, and build trust cross-functionally and within the commercial team.

The Basics:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
• Knowledge and exposure to goods and parts processes in the steel industry
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Power BI view and analyze, Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, BObj)
• SAP system experience (S4, APO, IBP)
• Strong analytical, data analysis, and problem-solving skills

The Extras:

• Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Power Query, Power BI developing reports, macros, BObj report building)

TRAITS TO BE SUCCESSFUL  

• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
• Collaborate effectively with multiple individuals in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The role of the F&CIM analyst covers many functions and responsibilities.  While you may be called upon to be an expert in one of the disciplines of the team, your specific functions may involve:

• MTO Forecast & Allocations:
  • Maintenance of proportional % values.  Sales Order History drives the MRF forecast at product/sales customer level to the characteristic values driving the planning process – ensure data feeding into DP forecast is accurate
  • Manage the MTO trade forecast to ensure accurate MRP results
  • Compare forecast changes between order flags and industry on a weekly basis
  • Review Orders planning on the Hot Strip Mill in the next 4 weeks to determine if forecast changes need to occur
  • Work with Customer Service and Planning on allocations and open capacity to allow MTO sales orders to confirm as close as possible to customer requested date

• MTF Order Replenishment & Part/Forecast Maintenance:
  • Manage safety time exception table for parts outside of our default settings
  • Review planned orders weekly for MTF order conversion
  • Manage a transit time exception table and consult with logistics on a quarterly basis for updates
  • Work with customer service to manage breakpoints on parts with internal material, customer sold to, or OSP location changes
  • Uncover misalignments in the forecast load and work with customer service to adjust
  • Manage low running parts program – MTO Hybrid parts

• Central Inventory Management – Target Setting & Analysis
  • Booking targets are submitted monthly during the MRF cycle and follow the part position through the MRF horizon based on the output of the latest MRP cycle.
  • Commercial Inventory Target Setting takes place monthly during the MRF cycle- calculating parts into inventory target days and translating the days to inventory target volumes based on the monthly MRF.
  • Weekly distribution of commercial inventory analysis, MTF part positions, aged inventory and additional reports upon request as they relate to commercial inventory, part positions, and the MRP model output

• Inquiries:
  • Manage, respond, and track all inquiries received for our mill

• Commercial Technical Support / Process Improvement

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office setting
• Gulf coast region in Calvert, AL
• Days, Monday to Friday with extended hours as required due to periods of peak workloads
• Little to no travel requirements
• This position is based in Calvert, Alabama. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Candidates must currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate at their own expense.

Please note: The Job Profile is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

What we’ll offer 

We offer competitive salary, bonus, paid vacation, 401k employer match, health insurance, prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance etc. 

Call to action 

Join us and you’ll see your work help create renewable energy, impact major industries and boost economies. At ArcelorMittal North America we’ll help you make your world.