Sr. Market Research Analyst, Commodities

CF Industries - Northbrook, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Northbrook, IL

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Market Research Analyst at CF Industries is responsible for conducting comprehensive market research to provide insights, analyses, and forecasts related to the agricultural and fertilizer industries. This role requires a high degree of creativity and autonomy, as the analyst will manage extensive databases, present findings to various stakeholders, and support the sales and supply chain functions with data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Maintains/manages extensive databases containing factual information for the U.S. and world agricultural, energy, macroeconomic, and fertilizer industries.
• Presents data/analyses/studies concerning the U.S. and world agricultural and fertilizer industries via written reports and oral presentations to the Sales & Supply Chain organization, CF senior management, and other internal and external constituents.
• Inputs and maintains industry data for agricultural and fertilizer supply/demand, trade, and prices.
• Creates new datasets and databases to support team analyses.
• Checks and ensures data accuracy.
• Reports on weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual data as required.
• Develops new models/reports as required by the manager.
• Provides timely responses to ad hoc requests for information and analysis pertaining to the U.S. and world agricultural and fertilizer industries.
• Assists team with PowerPoint, Word, and other publication development and supports publication design and preparation.
• Develops geographical maps and new visualizations as requested.
• Conducts or assists in conducting cross-functional market research studies on specific topics of interest to CF Industries.
• Evaluates and utilizes data and research from various agribusiness consulting firms, extension agencies, and other outside organizations.
• Conducts or assists with special projects as assigned or requested by department or product management.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Applied Economics, Agricultural/Resource Economics, or MBA with Economics emphasis preferred.
• Expertise in managing data, visualizations, and conducting data analysis using R Studio or other statistical computing packages preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree (economics or business preferred).
• Strong analytical background; self-starter and takes initiative.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; familiarization with or aptitude to learn data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and coding languages.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior fertilizer industry experience is not required.