Commodity Market Analyst –Plastic and Energy

Danone; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

30 days annual leave

Pension and health insurance discounts

Job summary

Danone is seeking a Commodity Market Analyst – Plastics, Diesel, Gas & Power to join the Global Market Intelligence team. You will monitor global markets, develop forecasts, and support risk management to enable informed business decisions across Finance and Procurement.

You will build market insights and predictive models, collaborate with stakeholders across an international environment, and contribute to transformational procurement and digital tooling initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience in commodity market analysis, procurement, financial analysis, or market risk management.
• Experience in plastics, petrochemicals, energy, or industrial commodities is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental analysis of global Plastics, Diesel, Gas & Power markets (supply/demand, production capacity, trade flows, stocks, regulatory developments).
• Develop commodity price forecasts to support Danone’s Monthly Rolling Forecast, Budget, and Strategic Plan.
• Collaborate with Risk Managers and Buyers to support market risk management and pricing strategies; analyze supplier pricing mechanisms.
• Act as a market intelligence partner to Procurement, Finance, and Controlling teams; communicate market developments to support decisions.
• Develop and improve market intelligence dashboards, analytical models, and decision-support tools using Power BI and Excel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Power BI

Copilot Studio

Market understanding

Communication skills

Proactive

Organized

Cross-functional teamwork

English fluency

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Copilot Studio

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.

Need more information? Please contact Claudia Llona, Talent Acquisition Manager via [e-mail].

* All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status