Commodity Market Analyst –Plastic and Energy

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

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.

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.

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