Job Description

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Analyst, food retail and manufacturing, Food & Agricultural Commodities

Grade 10

Location Malaysia

The Team: We are currently looking for an analyst to join S&P Global Commodity Insights\' dynamic Food and Agricultural Commodities team to help develop our coverage of food retail and manufacturing markets. The food retail and manufacturing team is globally focused, monitoring supply conditions and prices for food and agricultural commodities, as well as producing analysis on how factors such as macroeconomic conditions, policy developments, and changing consumer preferences shape the food sector. The F&AC team produces world class analysis, forecasts and data across comprehensive global commodity markets.

The role: The Analyst position contributes to the team by collecting data, conducting investigative research, and producing written analysis on market developments impacting food supply chains. This position will have a special emphasis on food manufacturing operations. The team\'s research output is developed for a target audience of food processors, supermarkets, and FMCG/CPG companies. The research output is also \xe2\x80\x9cbig picture\xe2\x80\x9d in scope - assessing market developments across a wide swath of food and agricultural commodities.

You will develop a global understanding of food systems, food and agricultural trade, and food marketing; Interact with major international food and agriculture companies; Work with an award-winning price forecasting team and build analytical skills.

Responsibilities:

Produce written analysis to help customers understand \xe2\x80\x9cthe story\xe2\x80\x9d driving price movements for global food and agricultural commodities, including food ingredients, food chemicals, and other supply chain costs.

Contribute to regular reports on pricing developments across food and agricultural commodities, providing a forward-looking view.

Prepare ad-hoc research and analysis for customers and present research insights both virtually and in-person as needed.

Assist with construction of price forecasting models and interactive data tools to support procurement operations for food retailers and manufacturers.

Your Qualifications and skills

Bachelor\'s degree in applied economics or similar subject, Master\'s degree preferred.

At least two years prior work experience in the food and/or agriculture sectors.

Experience managing large datasets and conducting statistical analysis.

Excellent written and spoken English.

Strong presentation skills. Prior experience in a customer-facing role preferred.

Excellent MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI skills.

Your Soft Skills:

A passion for learning and intellectual curiosity.

An interest in commodity markets and how they operate.

You will have high energy, are willing and able to deal with client requests as they arise, and to travel as the job requires.

Self-motivated and ambitious, with good problem-solving skills.

The ability to work independently and in an organized manner



Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster describes discrimination protections under federal law.

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RESECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority - Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)

Job ID: 295826
Posted On: 2023-12-14
Location: Penang-Jalan, Pulau Pinang (Penang), Malaysia

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