Price Polling Analyst- Commodities

TransGraph Consulting Pvt. Ltd; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Hyderabad is looking for a Price Polling Analyst to collect and verify market price data related to commodities. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Agriculture, Economics, or a related field, with 1–3 years of market experience preferred. Strong verbal communication and analytical skills are essential for this role, which also offers the opportunity to progress towards senior roles in market research and advisory. Interested candidates may share their resume with HR.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and market awareness.
• 1–3 years of experience in commodity price polling or related fields.
• Fresher’s with strong communication skills also can apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily price polling calls.
• Collect qualitative insights on market drivers.
• Cross-verify collected price data.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Relationship-building abilities

Understanding of Indian agricultural commodity markets

Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets

Analytical mindset

Education

Graduate in Agriculture, Economics, Commerce, Business

MBA/PG in Agri-Business or Commodity Markets

Job description

TransGraph Consulting Pvt. Ltd. is a leading provider of Commodity Price Risk Management Solutions, serving industries such as manufacturing, automotive, trading, refining, banking, and FMCG. With over two decades of expertise, we deliver deep market intelligence across 50+ Agri and Non-Agri commodities, offering services in price forecasting, research, value chain assessments, and hedging strategies.

Our proprietary software, TransRisk, empowers stakeholders with data-driven insights and predictive analytics for effective risk management.

Trusted by governments, national, and multinational organizations, TransGraph enables informed decision-making across agriculture, metals, energy, and industrial commodities. We help businesses navigate volatility, optimize procurement, and strengthen competitiveness in an ever-evolving global market.

Job Specifications:

Job Role Price Polling Analyst- Commodities

Designation Junior Analyst (Designation will depend on the level of experience)

Domain Price Polling on Commodities

Total Work Experience 0-2 years

Education Qualification Graduation from premium institute and or Post Graduation in Management- Agriculture/ Finance / Economics/ Statistics with related experience.

Additional Qualification Industry specific diplomas/ Functional certifications

Cost to Company As per market standards

No. of Open Positions 1

Location of Work Hyderabad

Job Objective

The Price Polling Analyst will be responsible for collecting, verifying, and reporting real‑time market price data and intelligence from a network of Mandi contacts, spot market participants, rice millers, brokers, and traders across key commodity markets. The role involves building strong relationships with market stakeholders, identifying price trends, and providing actionable insights to support the firm’s research, consulting, and client advisory services.

Job Responsibilities:

Price Data Collection:

• Conduct daily price polling calls with market contacts (Mandis, spot markets, millers, and brokers, traders) to capture live price movements for grains and pulses.
• Track and record wholesale/retail/processing prices, arrivals, trade volumes, and quality differentials across markets.

Market Intelligence Gathering:

• Collect qualitative insights on market drivers such as demand‑supply trends, crop arrivals, government policies, trade flows, and seasonal patterns.
• Identify early signals of market shifts (e.g., weather impact, procurement trends, and export/import demand).

Data Validation & Reporting:

• Cross‑verify collected price data with multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Input daily prices and observations into internal dashboards/reports for research and client dissemination.

Network Development:

• Build and maintain a trusted network of Mandi traders, brokers, and market stakeholders to ensure consistent information flow.
• Expand market coverage by identifying new polling contacts and regions.
• Work closely with the price research team to align polling schedules with reporting deadlines.
• Share on‑ground feedback to support analytical reports, procurement strategies, and client presentations.
• Accurate and timely price polling reports (daily/weekly).
• Market intelligence briefs highlighting key developments and price trends.
• Maintenance of an updated contact database of market participants.

Job Requirements: Qualifications & Skills

Education:

• Graduate in Agriculture, Economics, Commerce, Business, or related field.
• MBA/PG in Agri‑Business or Commodity Markets (preferred but not mandatory).

Experience :

• 1–3 years of experience in commodity price polling, market intelligence, Agri‑commodity trading, or related fields.
• Fresher’s with strong communication skills and market awareness may also apply.

Core Skills:

• Strong verbal communication and relationship‑building abilities (Hindi, English, and regional languages as required).
• Good understanding of Indian agricultural commodity markets (Mandis, spot trade mechanisms).
• Ability to capture, validate, and report numerical data accurately.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets and basic data entry tools.
• Analytical mindset to identify trends and anomalies.

Personality Traits

• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and self‑motivated.
• Comfortable with frequent market interactions and field‑level networking.
• Ability to handle pressure and meet tight reporting timelines.

This role offers exposure to India’s agricultural commodity ecosystem, providing a career path toward senior roles in market research, commodity price analysis, procurement advisory, and consulting.

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