Key Skills

Job Description

About The Job 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. About The Job 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. Your Background 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 commodity markets, pricing mechanisms, or market risk management principles is an advantage. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex market topics clearly and concisely. Proactive, organized, and comfortable working independently and in cross-functional teams. Fluent in English (written and spoken); other languages are a plus. About us Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU. We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.* We Offer It’s an exciting time to join Danone. You’ll build meaningful relationships and networks working with large, dynamic brands. And the best part? You’ll be supported to grow an impactful career that you can be proud of. Together, we’ll build a healthier world. All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension and great discounts on health insurance and Danone products. We understand the importance of flexibility and offer 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and a hybrid working environment, where you can work either from home or from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk. What’s Next It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of November 12th. Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the job posting earlier than the stated deadline. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you. Need more information? Please contact Claudia Llona, Talent Acquisition Manager via [email protected]. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Core Responsibilities

Analyze global plastics, diesel, gas, and power markets, develop price forecasts, and deliver market intelligence to support budgeting, strategic planning, procurement, and risk management. Partner with Finance, Procurement, risk managers, buyers, and external experts, while improving dashboards, analytical models, and decision-support tools.

Requirements

A master's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Chemistry, or a related field is requested, along with relevant experience in commodity analysis, procurement, financial analysis, or market risk management. Candidates should be able to analyze market fundamentals and develop forecasts, have strong analytical and communication skills, and bring Excel and data visualization experience; Power BI is useful, and experience with plastics, petrochemicals, energy, or industrial commodities is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Bonus
• Premium-Free Pension
• Health Insurance Discounts
• Danone Product Discounts
• 30 Days of Annual Leave
• Option to Purchase Additional Leave