We are looking for an Analyst in Order Specifications to join our Burns Harbor Quality team! As the order entry analyst (OSA), central quality, you will be responsible for performing a high-level purchase order review in which customer purchase orders and automotive contracts are translated into internal specification nomenclature, evaluated for qualification status, and reviewed against mill capability and/or inquired. Based on these criteria, the OSA will suggest allocation to one or more facilities and work closely with Corporate Planning, Sales, Plant QA, and Operations. This position will also initiate and follow-up on inquiries to Plant Quality and work on different team projects within Quality. A successful candidate for this position needs to have the ability to work independently as well as with a team to meet internal metrics, ensure external customer satisfaction, and work towards internal standardization.

Summary of Responsibilites:
Technical review of Queues (PO) and Parts (contracts) for compliance and assignment of capable / qualified facilities

• Assignment and follow-up on “Held” Queues / Parts that require either clarification or a revision when technical values are incorrect. Work with Inside Sales Rep or Account Manager to obtain the necessary information to release the Hold.
• Enter OSA Inquiries to Plant Quality for technical questions or size limitation approval.
• Review and compare Purchase Orders that have bypassed the OSA step to ensure correct values have been assigned in the Queue.
• Review and update Queues that have been identified by Error Order Review with the correct resolution.
• Review and assignment of Part Transfers for orders being transferred from one mill to another.
• Review and compare the PO values to the values entered into the Que panel to ensure that the correct Book/Spec/Grade has been assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge and aptitude in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Cold Rolled, Galvanized and HR Product Knowledge
• Knowledge of Customer Base

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficient in using a legacy business system.
• Quality Assurance and/or Customer Specification knowledge
• Customer Service or Planning background
• Flat Carbon product or process experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Access or SQL

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more!

As a company, we are doing what we can to keep all our employees safe and healthy. It is the current expectation that all Cleveland-Cliffs employees will be vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. Before accepting an offer of employment you must certify that you are fully vaccinated. Cleveland-Cliffs reserves the right to require proof of vaccination.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.