Job Description:

About the Role:

As Associate Director, you will be responsible for developing and supporting the Chemical Market Analytics polyolefins practice in the Americas by providing polyethylene and polypropylene market research and insights. You will provide thought leadership related to supply, demand, price, and economics, as well as competitive dynamics and changing structural elements of the industry. You will utilize analytical approaches to enhance insight and deliver value to clients. You will report to the Research & Analysis Executive Director. 

About the Team:

Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones company, enables stakeholders in the global chemical industry to improve operational efficiency with deep insights, future outlooks, price discovery and consultation from a celebrated team of subject matter experts. We offer short- and long-term market coverage for more than 200 core building-block chemicals with a full suite of advisory services and top-tier events held around the globe. The worldwide chemical industry looks to Chemical Market Analytics to guide decisions and help manage risk across the entire value chain. 

 

You Will:

• Provide unique, neutral, and objectively written Polyolefins Market Advisory Service content & commentary on price trends, supply/demand outlooks, and current events affecting the various markets for weekly, monthly, and annual market insight publications 

• Conduct primary research related to producer capacities, operating status, production costs, supply/demand balance, trade flows, pricing, new projects, general market dynamics, individual company analysis, and econometric modeling

• Maintain the North America and Latin America production capacity database and supply-demand balances and price forecasts

• Build North American and Latin America polyolefins industry contact relationships across producers, consumers, distributors, traders, and the financial community

• Provide polyolefin related market expertise for Chemical Market Analytics Consulting projects and Sales client development

• Support the Circular Plastics Service relative to analyzing circular plastics trends impacting polyolefins markets

• Identify new business opportunities for sales and consulting follow-up

 

You Have:

• At least 10 years’ chemical industry experience which includes polyolefins product knowledge and direct commercial experience

• Established relationships with key polyolefins buy and sell side market participants at multiple levels, including executive management 

• Knowledge and understanding of the polyolefin technologies applicable to producers and processors

• Understanding of recycling and sustainability initiatives for plastics

• Technical experience with econometric market models and use of spreadsheets, databases, and business intelligence tools and applications

• Effectively communicated complex information to large and small audiences in an organized and concise manner

• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, economics, or related disciplines -OR- equivalent work experience

• No domestic or international travel restrictions

• Verbal and written Spanish and/or Portuguese language competency (a plus)

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

• Education Benefits

• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

• Commuter Transit Program

• Subscription Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

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