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American Iron and Metal

Recycles ferrous and non-ferrous metals for industry

Business Performance Analyst

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Montreal, QC, Canada
In Person
Data & Analytics

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain, business administration, engineering, finance, or a related field is required.
  • Two to five years of experience in operations analysis, industrial performance monitoring, logistics, or a similar role is required.
  • Understanding of operational cost structures and performance drivers, including logistics components, is required.
  • Demonstrated experience monitoring key performance indicators, performing variance analysis, and producing performance reports is required.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data structuring, is required.
  • Strong analytical abilities and the ability to transform data into business recommendations and concrete actions are required.
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational and priority-management skills are required.
  • The candidate must be proactive and autonomous and able to work in a dynamic operational environment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams are required.
  • A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is required.
  • Bilingual proficiency in French and English is required.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor and analyze operational performance indicators related to costs, productivity, efficiency, and service levels.
  • Perform variance analyses on operational and logistics costs and forecasts, identifying key explanatory factors and improvement opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain performance dashboards and reports using Excel and Power BI.
  • Consolidate and validate data related to production, inventory flows, and transportation movements to ensure reliable and accurate reporting.
  • Identify performance gaps in operations and logistics flows and provide analyses supporting corrective action plans.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to implement and monitor improvements following implementation.
  • Partner with site managers and operational teams to improve production efficiency, asset utilization, processing times, and cost management.
  • Contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency, internal efficiency, and cost optimization.
  • Support ad hoc projects by providing data related to operational performance and the efficiency of the Quebec recycling network.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, supply chain, or multisite environment is considered an asset.
  • Experience with Power BI or a similar business-intelligence tool is considered an asset.

About the company

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American Iron and Metal

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American Iron & Metal (AIM) recycles ferrous and non-ferrous scrap into metal products for industrial markets, alongside auto-parts sales and vehicle recycling. Its divisions also provide demolition, decommissioning, site remediation, and construction-waste recovery services. It sources scrap from manufacturers, other industrial businesses, and the public, who can deliver it to AIM facilities, and sells recovered metals to customers worldwide. The product range includes processed aluminum and copper pieces, and its divisions share resources and expertise across different stages of material recovery. Founded in Montreal in 1936, the family-run parent company says its head office is in Montreal, Quebec.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1936

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What believers are saying

  • Operations extend internationally: AIM reports more than 135 locations worldwide, compared with Radius's nearly 100 North American sites.
  • Management paths start at entry level: AIM's careers page describes several leaders advancing from their first jobs.
  • Long service receives recognition: AIM's April 2026 update highlighted employees with more than 20 years at the company.

What critics are saying

  • Account work starts in the yard: AIM's entry-level track combines yard training with pricing, negotiation and client analysis.
  • Safety roles span multiple sites: AIM's environmental coordinator handles permits, inspections, dust, radiation and incident investigations.
  • Crane operators carry safety responsibilities: AIM's roles combine loading and unloading with daily equipment inspections.

What makes American Iron and Metal unique

  • The group also makes assembly materials: AIM Solder manufactures tin-lead and lead-free solder alongside the recycling business.
  • Industrial supply adds another business: AIM's Minesource sells customized products for industrial and mining customers.
  • Precious-metal recovery uses laboratory testing: AIM's Honeycomb analyzes material to measure its precious-metal content.

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