Market and Commercial Projects Analyst
Professional
Market and Commercial Projects Analyst Job Description
Company: Itafos-Services
Position: Market and Commercial Projects Analyst
Level: Analyst
Supervisor: Commercial Strategy Management Director
Direct Reports: N/A
Key Internal Relationships: Sales and Marketing, Logistics, Operations
Key External Relationships: Industry Publications & Experts, Customers, Suppliers
Location: Houston
Job Description: Gather, organize and analyze fertilizer market intelligence and consolidate the Itafos view:
- Manage industry publications subscription and relationship with editors
- Prepare Itafos regular Market Reports, consolidating inputs from assets commercial teams, publications and other sources of market intelligence
- Consolidate and manage a consistent view on the key fertilizer markets indicators and forecasts
- Support Investor Relations (earnings call, press releases, MD&A) on commercial inputs
- Identify market opportunities for Itafos
- Perform ad-hoc market analysis as required
Drive & support commercial initiatives at corporate and asset level, covering a broad range of commercial topics:
- Topics covered: sales and go-to-market, pricing and market intelligence, logistics & cost to serve, strategic sourcing, partnerships
- Key tasks include data gathering and analysis, in-depth qualitative and quantitative market studies, business case modelling, internal and external interviews with customers, suppliers, experts etc
- Project work involve cross-disciplinary team management, project management and reporting
- Support Itafos branding initiatives such as development and update of key messages for Itafos website
Contribute to Itafos profile and outreach within the Fertilize industry:
- Develop Itafos involvement in Fertilizer Industry and outreach actions
- Organize industry conference and events calendar
Candidate Requirements and Characteristics:
Education and Experience
- A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, or related field
- Minimum of [3] years of work experience in market analysis
- Strong business, commercial and financial judgement
- Financial modelling and valuation skills (Excel expertise essential)
- Power Point and Word expertise essential
Competencies and Personal Characteristics
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
- Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods
- Mature personality with ability to work with minimal hierarchy and direction
- Proactive and entrepreneurial drive with ability to work in a dynamic and high-pressure work environment
- Intense attention to detail with ability to maintain perspective and big picture
- Sense of urgency with ability to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and while simultaneously managing multiple priorities
- Team player orientation with ability to work with cross disciplinary and cross cultural internal and external teams
- Exceptional character with a high degree of accountability, integrity and ethics
Work Environment & Requirements
- Ability to work in open spaces with moderate noise level
- Ability to speak Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred
- Ability to travel, domestically and internationally, approximately 20% of the time
Compensation and benefits:
- Base salary range of $80,000-$110,000
- Cash Bonus Target 20%, Long Term Incentive 20%
- 401k up to 9%
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plan