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About the Role:
As the Director - Research and Analysis (Global Plastics Markets), you will develop and support Chemical Market Analytics’ Global Engineering Plastics practice in the Americas by providing market research and insights relative to the key engineering plastics markets. You will provide thought leadership relating to supply, demand, price, and economics, as well as competitive dynamics and changing structural elements of the industry. You will be a key external interface for these markets and provide coordination with relevant internal functions. You will also establish and maintain a reputation for engineering plastics market expertise. You will report to the Vice President - Research and Analysis.
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:
Manage and contribute to primary research and analysis for the global engineering plastics markets
Research producer capacities, operating status, production costs, trade flows, new projects, and individual company analysis
Cultivate North American and Latin American engineering plastics industry contact relationships across producers, consumers, distributors, traders, and the financial community
Provide unique, neutral, and objectively-written Global Engineering Resin Report Advisory Service content which includes monthly reports, focus reports, and associated World Analysis services
Develop new and unique approaches to leveraging Chemical Market Analytics data and models for enhanced predictive services
Develop and deliver market presentations at Chemical Market Analytics and external events client meetings, and conferences
Manage global engineering plastics team goals and dynamics to ensure consistent global market coverage and analysis
Provide polyolefin related market expertise for Chemical Market Analytics Consulting projects and Sales client development
Provide written commentary for weekly, monthly, and annual market insight publications
Interface with other Chemical Market Analytics researchers concerning upstream feedstocks and downstream derivatives
Lead base chemical special reports in response to weather, natural disaster, and other force majeure events
Identify new business opportunities for sales and consulting follow-up
You Have:
At least 10 years’ chemical industry experience which include team leadership and exposure to the commercial engineering plastics markets
Understanding of key engineering plastic technologies applicable to producers and processors as well as plastics recycling and sustainability initiatives
Established relationships at multiple levels with key engineering plastics buy and sell side market participants, including Executive Management
Experience as a public speaker varied audience sizes and have effectively distilled complex information in a compelling and succinct manner
Business analysis skills including the use of databases, spreadsheets, and econometric models
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency is a plus
Degree in chemical engineering, chemistry degree, or economics preferred - MBA or other graduate degree desirable - OR - equivalent work experience
About Our Organization:
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
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Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
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Employee Referral Program
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Business Area: Dow Jones - OPIS - CMA
Job Category: Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Pay Range: $155,000 - $195,000
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Req ID: 46443
