Commodity Market Analyst –Plastic and Energy

We are looking for a Commodity Market Analyst – Plastics & Energy to join our Global Market Intelligence team and take responsibility for monitoring and analyzing Plastics, Diesel, Gas & Power commodity markets – important cost drivers for Danone’s global operations. Your mission: deliver forward-looking market intelligence, develop reliable price forecasts, support commodity risk management strategies, and enable informed business decisions across Finance and Procurement. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in global commodity markets and contribute to important business decisions. You will combine analytical capabilities, market understanding, and business acumen to translate complex market dynamics into actionable insights.

At Danone Cycles & Procurement, we are undergoing an exciting transformation, shifting our focus to fully support our “One Planet, One Health” purpose. This transformation involves enhancing sustainability, business partnering, supply management, procurement excellence, and digital innovation. As part of this journey, the Commodity Market Analyst – Plastics, Diesel, Gas & Power will provide market insights, price forecasts, and analytical support to key stakeholders. Your Key Responsibilities: Commodity Market Analysis: Perform fundamental analysis of global Plastics, Diesel, Gas & Power markets (supply/demand, production capacity, trade flows, stocks, and regulatory developments); Monitor crude oil, feedstock, energy, and macroeconomic trends influencing commodity prices; Identify market risks, opportunities, and emerging trends. Forecasting & Strategic Reporting: Develop commodity price forecasts to support Danone’s Monthly Rolling Forecast, Budget, and Strategic Plan; Build independent market views through fundamental analysis and scenario modelling; Deliver regular market intelligence reports with clear business implications. Market Risk Management & Procurement Support: Collaborate with Risk Managers and Buyers to support market risk management and coverage strategies; Evaluate market exposure and pricing trends through scenario analysis and benchmarking; Analyze supplier pricing mechanisms and contract formulas to identify risks and opportunities. Stakeholder & Consultant Engagement: Act as a market intelligence partner to Procurement, Finance, and Controlling teams; Build and maintain relationships with external consultants and industry experts; Communicate market developments and support fact-based business decisions. Innovation & Digital Tools: Develop and improve market intelligence dashboards, analytical models, and decision-support tools; Leverage Power BI, Excel, and digital solutions to enhance forecasting, data transparency, and market monitoring. Meet your new manager! Your manager will be Francois Baron, Market Intelligence Manager. Learn more about him: Francois Baron | LinkedIn About You You are a curious and analytical professional with a strong interest in commodity markets and their underlying fundamentals. You enjoy understanding market dynamics, working with data, and translating complex information into clear insights. You are proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable collaborating with stakeholders in an international environment.

Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Chemistry, or a related field. Relevant experience in commodity market analysis, procurement, financial analysis, or market risk management. Experience in plastics, petrochemicals, energy, or industrial commodities is an advantage. Ability to analyze market fundamentals, develop forecasts, and assess financial or commercial risks. Your Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an interest in understanding commodity price formation and market dynamics. Good Excel skills and experience with data analysis or visualization tools such as Power BI; Copilot Studio is a plus. Understanding of