Senior Commercial Analyst

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. The Senior Commercial Analyst will support the Sales & Commercial teams for the Vallourec North America region, working under the VP of Markets & Strategy for North America. This position is based in the NA Headquarters in Houston, TX. This individual will play a critical role in the Commercial competency for the greater Vallourec NA organization, focused on pricing and profitability analysis, commercial strategy, forecasting and planning, and more.

This position is a high impact role driving financial, commercial, and operational change in a dynamic environment. The individual must have the ability to deliver superior service and build lasting relationships by demonstrating Vallourec’s Core Values.

Commercial Analysts can interpret market trends, develop pricing strategies, and assess business opportunities through use of data analysis tools and modeling. Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business decisions is necessary, showcasing a blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking. Increasing complexity of global markets, the need for data-driven decision-making in competitive business environments, and the growing reliance on data analytics to forecast trends, optimize operations, and enhance customer experiences make Commercial Analysts essential to strategic business planning and execution.

• Support Sales in forecasting and planning, pricing development, price governance, and customer/product/delivery mix analysis.
• Analyze market trends, identify business opportunities, and develop pricing and commercial strategies to maximize profitability based on market research and competitive analysis as a business partner to the Sales organization.
• Partner with Sales to develop and implement strategies for entering new markets or increasing market share in existing markets. Evaluate performance of commercial models versus original business case.
• Customer and product segmentation analysis to identify high-value customers and target marketing efforts more effectively.
• Develop and maintain financial models focused on pricing and profitability to support decision-making.
• Analyze sales and market data to identify trends, forecast demand, and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies.
• Prepare sophisticated ad hoc analysis consolidated into detailed reports and presentations for management intended to highlight business performance, market trends, and strategic opportunities.
• Report on competitor strategies and sales performance, aligned with market activity, for strategic planning purposes.
• Risk analysis on commercial activities- identifying potential financial, market, or operational risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with finance operations to understand key financial dependencies and month-end results.
• Administer reporting and analysis based on industry and other external “best practices” and develop reporting vehicles that support the change to a customer focused, marketing driven organization.

We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in analytical roles within a financial or commercial environment
• Corporate strategy and/or marketing experience in the energy industry preferred
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and productivity tools, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills;
  Power BI working knowledge
• Strong analytical capabilities, including building models, conducting detailed analyses, and summarizing broader strategic trends using Excel and other productivity tools
• Proven ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data into clear, actionable business insights, including assessments of commodity price trends and competitive industry dynamics
• Experience applying strategic and financial frameworks to evaluate…