Job Title: Analyst, Commercial Operations 
Position Summary
The Commercial Operations Analyst plays a pivotal role in aligning enterprise-wide commercial planning with operational execution. This role is responsible for leading initiatives across facility loading, pricing governance, long-term industry forecasting, capacity planning, and performance to plan reporting. The ideal candidate will drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure agile decision-making and margin optimization across business segments.
Key Responsibilities
 
Standard Work, Reporting & Performance Metrics
 
Drive process improvement and standard work across BRS commercial activities, aligned with NAFR where appropriate and value-added.Monitor and report on plan vs. forecast variances, shipment performance, and margin impact across product groups and facilitiesDeliver executive-level insights through Power BI dashboards and structured reporting frameworksTrack and analyze KPIs such as capacity utilization, pricing consistency, and forecast accuracy Sales Pipeline, Facility Loading & Capacity Planning
Participate in facility-level production planning and load balancing across multiple sites (e.g., NAFR and BRS), ensuring optimal utilization and responsiveness to demand shiftsConsolidate demand signals and integrate capacity data to support agile, enterprise-level decisionsCommunicate reporting to address open capacity or load imbalances.Coordinate with S&OP teams to unify planning cadence and data systemsPricing Approval & Governance
Align spot and contract pricing policies with capacity needs, volume shifts and margin protection strategiesAssist with the pricing approval process for contracts,  including communication of and preparation of Pricing Council decks for contracts Collaborate with FP&A, Credit, Logistics, and Commercial Ops to secure cross-functional approvalsForecasting & Industry Analysis
Develop and refine long-term forecasts by industry segment using internal and external data sourcesSupport monthly and quarterly demand planning cycles, including RFQ capacity reviews and OEM firm forecast alignmentMaintain and enhance forecasting models and tools (e.g., Demand Planner, Tableau, Excel)Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, economics, supply chain, or related field; MBA preferred5+ years of experience in commercial operations, pricing strategy, or capacity planningStrong analytical skills and proficiency in forecasting tools and BI platformsExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities