Management Associate - Business Planning

About U. S. Steel Tubular Products
U. S. Steel Tubular Products manufactures seamless pipe and premium connections that support energy and industrial customers across the United States.

Position Summary
The Planning, S&OP & Supply Chain Management Associate is an entry-level development position designed to build future business and operations professionals through hands-on experience at the Fairfield facility.
The Management Associate will gain exposure to Business Planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Supply Chain, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics, and plant operations. Through developmental assignments and cross-functional experiences, the Management Associate will build an understanding of how customer demand, production capabilities, inventory, and business priorities come together to support plant performance.
The position provides meaningful responsibility, exposure to plant and business leadership, and opportunities to lead projects and process improvements while developing toward a long-term role within the organization.

Responsibilities
• Follow all safety requirements and actively support a safe work environment.
• Support the monthly S&OP process, including demand and supply reconciliation, forecast versus actual analysis, capacity planning, and preparation for business review meetings.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production, inventory, order backlog, forecast, capacity, and delivery performance data to support business decisions.
• Support business planning, production scheduling, mill capacity analysis, materials flow, inventory management, and logistics activities.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards that track key planning, operational, and supply chain performance indicators.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, procurement, logistics, sales, and business teams to understand business needs and improve processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, inventory performance, schedule attainment, delivery performance, and overall business processes.
• Lead or support improvement projects with measurable business and operational impact.
• Present analysis, project recommendations, and business updates to management and plant leadership.
• Participate in Management Associate development activities, leadership exposure opportunities, and cross-functional assignments.
• Develop the technical, business, and leadership skills necessary to progress into a long-term role within Planning, Supply Chain, S&OP, Operations, or a related business function.
Potential Development Assignments
Management Associates may gain experience in areas such as:
• Sales & Operations Planning and demand/supply reconciliation.
• Production planning and scheduling.
• Inventory and working-capital analysis.
• Order backlog and on-time delivery performance.
• Mill capacity and production capability analysis.
• Supply chain and logistics optimization.
• Forecast accuracy and variance analysis.
• Data reporting, dashboard development, and process improvement.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems, Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to analyze data and translate findings into practical business recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both office and plant environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and leaders across multiple functions.
• Ability to work onsite at the Fairfield, Alabama facility.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to meet physical and PPE requirements for the plant floor, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, and the ability to walk, climb stairs, and work in hot and noisy areas.

Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and Power Query, with exposure to Power BI or Tableau, SQL, and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Strong academic achievement and demonstrated aptitude in the candidate’s area of study.
• Previous internship, co-op, project, or work experience in manufacturing, supply chain, planning, operations, analytics, or a related area.
• Demonstrated leadership through work, academic projects, student organizations, athletics, or extracurricular activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present analysis to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, data-driven manufacturing environment.
• Initiative, curiosity, business acumen, and a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically while maintaining attention to detail.
Management Associate Development Experience
The Management Associate program provides hands-on experience within a manufacturing and business planning environment, exposure to cross-functional teams, mentorship and development from experienced professionals, and opportunities to interact with plant and business leadership.
The role is designed to build a strong foundation in planning, supply chain, operations, and business decision-making while preparing the Management Associate for increased responsibility and long-term career opportunities within U. S. Steel.