Steel Inspector

Position Title: Manager – Steel Analyst

Department: Purchase

Location: Corporate Office Hyderabad

Job Purpose:

To provide actionable insights through market and sectoral analysis of the steel industry, support strategic decision-making, identify opportunities and threats, and track competitive positioning and industry trends affecting the organization’s performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Market & Industry Analysis

Monitor and analyze domestic and international steel market trends, including demand-supply dynamics, pricing, import/export statistics, raw material trends, and policy developments.

Study downstream and upstream linkages (e.g., mining, energy, infrastructure, auto, construction sectors) and their impact on steel demand.

Track competitor performance, capacity expansions, M&A activity, pricing strategy, and market positioning.

2. Strategic Insights & Reporting

Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on steel market outlook, demand forecasts, and cost competitiveness.

Prepare presentations and strategic insight reports for senior leadership and board meetings.

Collaborate with internal finance, sales, procurement, and planning teams to align strategic planning with market realities.

3. Data Management & Modelling

Develop and maintain robust data models and dashboards using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau for visualizing production, sales, pricing, and market trends.

Analyze internal production data and benchmark against industry standards.

4. Policy & Regulatory Analysis

Evaluate the impact of government policies (e.g., customs duties, PLI schemes, BIS standards, steel export duties, etc.) on business operations.

Liaise with industry bodies (e.g., ISA, FICCI, CII) to gather insights and represent the company’s views on policy matters.

5. Risk & Opportunity Assessment

Identify risks related to raw material pricing (iron ore, coal, scrap), logistics, and global market volatility.

Support business development and sales functions with actionable market intelligence and new opportunity assessment.

6. Stakeholder Engagement

Maintain relationships with data sources such as CRISIL, ICRA, Platts, JPC, Steel Mint, and global trade bodies.

Interact with customers and suppliers, wherever necessary, to validate ground-level insights.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills

Proficient in data visualization and modeling tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau)

Educational Qualification:

B.E. / B. Tech in Metallurgy / Mechanical / Mining / Production / Civil Engineering

MBA / PGDM in Strategy, Finance, or Operations (Preferred)