What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commerical Analyst position at Penta Search Group?
A global energy and chemicals organization is seeking a Commercial Analyst to support market strategy and portfolio decision-making within the North American region.
This role partners closely with commercial leadership to translate market data into actionable insights that inform pricing, sales strategy, and supply-demand planning. It is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional who thrives in dynamic commodity markets.
The Role
The Commercial Analyst will monitor and interpret regional supply and demand fundamentals, economic indicators, trade flows, and competitive activity to support commercial strategy development. You will play a key role in maintaining market intelligence tools, developing demand forecasts, and delivering insights that influence pricing and portfolio management decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze North American market supply and demand drivers to develop forward-looking insights
- Manage and maintain regional demand forecasting processes
- Evaluate sales portfolio performance and identify emerging segment trends
- Monitor trade flows, import/export dynamics, and competitive positioning
- Maintain and update market intelligence systems and databases
- Support pricing decisions through market analysis and structured data consolidation
- Track industry developments, including new production capacity and competitive projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Approximately 5 years of experience in market analysis, commercial analytics, or related roles
- Experience in chemicals, energy, commodities, or similarly dynamic markets preferred
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights
- Effective communicator comfortable working cross-functionally
- Self-starter with strong organizational and prioritization skills
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role provides exposure to commercial strategy, pricing decisions, and market intelligence within a global commodity environment. You will work directly with product leadership and contribute to decisions that impact regional performance and long-term strategy.