Assistant Manager - Research

Bunge; Mumbai; On-site; INR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge in Mumbai is seeking an Analyst-Jr Analyst to join the Indian research team. You will track monthly and yearly trade flows of major agro commodities and develop and maintain SnDs for crops such as wheat, corn, oilseeds and oils.

You will work on production updates, government policy monitoring, weather impact assessment, and domestic demand and trade flow analyses, collaborating with traders and external sources.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Agriculture, preferably with PG in Agri Business Management.
• 2–3 years of agriculture research experience in India.
• Proficient with Excel, Python and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop SnDs for Indian agriculture covering major commodities.
• Provide regular production updates.
• Monitor government policy changes and announcements.
• Track weather developments and their impact on production.
• Update domestic demand estimates.
• Analyze export/import line-ups and sale/purchase commitments.
• Outline all balance sheet changes.
• Develop industry contacts and information flows.

Skills

Supply–demand estimation

Commodity research

Price forecasting

Fundamental analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Graduate in Agriculture

Postgraduate degree in Agri Business Management

Tools

Excel

Python

AI tools

Job description

City: Mumbai State: Mahārāshtra (IN-MH) Country: India (IN) Requisition Number: 47397

Business Title: Analyst-Jr Analyst

Global Job Title: Sr Anl Economic Analysis

Global Function: Commercial

Global Department: Economic Analysis

Reporting to: Amol Tilak

Role Purpose Statement

"Part of Indian research team. Track monthly and yearly trade flow of various agro commodities. Develop and maintain annual/monthly SnDs of major crops
Here major crops/commodities include wheat, corn, oilseeds and oils."

Main Accountabilities

• Develop SnDs of Indian Agriculture covering major main commodities
• Production updates
• Major government policy changes/ announcements
• Weather developments and impact on production
• Domestic demand updates
• Export/Import line-ups and sales/purchase commitments,
• Outline all balance sheet changes.
• Develop and maintain industry contacts and information flows.

Impact/Dimensions

The person would need to maintain supply and demand data set by updating historical figures and revising forecasts based on proactive discussion with traders and external sources. The role will involve collaboration with other researchers as well as traders to develop and improve supply and demand analysis.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Daily responsibilities may include analyzing trade flows, building and maintaining data sets to analyzing data and communicate findings to rest of the group effectively through written and verbal means.
• As a research analyst, being able to obtain information from different sources, apply critical reasoning to evaluate importance of each source, and use different sources to double-check supply and demand assumptions from different angles.
• Utilize internal intelligence for domestic production estimates, with goal of getting ahead of industry’s estimates
• Estimate monthly totals.
• Estimate monthly trade flows for export/import
• Coordinate all changes with Bunge Global, meeting weekly timeline for dissemination of global grids.
• Analyst will be responsible for making sure all grids are in agreement with Bunge Global.
• Develop relationship with government bodies, Industry Associations and research agencies

Major Opportunities and Decisions

• Estimation of domestic vegetable oil demand
• Household consumption (mostly B2C business)
• Non household demand (mostly B2B business)
• Taste preference for oils around India.
• Price elasticity of oil.
• Non-food use of oil
• Estimation of domestic animal protein and feed protein demand

Knowledge and Skills

We are looking for people intellectually curious, creative and analytical. In addition to being passionate about the markets and interested in the research process, analysts should possess solid written and verbal communications skills.

Behavior

"Make decisions aligned to Bunge’s global strategy, business needs and financial goals and explore new perspectives by driving innovation.
Cultivate strong relationships and networks, effectively influence others, and develop talent to excel in their current and future roles.
Develop data driven strategies aligned with Bunge’s priorities, energize others to action through clear and compelling communication."

Technical

Candidates in Agri Commodity/ fertilizer companies having experience in Agriculture commodity supply demand estimation, commodity research and price forecasting, fundamental Analysis.

Education & Experience

Applicants should be Graduate in Agriculture preferably with a post graduate degree in Agri Business Management and should have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Agriculture research in medium to large size organization in India. The applicant should be well versed with excel, python and should be able to use AI tools.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of :34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Values

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge