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Sr. Commodity Analyst
The Sr. Commodity Analyst is responsible for all financial analysis and planning, risk management, and supply chain sensitivity analysis for Niagara’s largest procured commodity, resin. This role will provide crucial input to leadership to support Niagara’s leading low-cost global procurement strategy. In addition to preparing and presenting detailed technical financial analysis, this role will also identify opportunities to reduce Total Cost of Ownership as well as provide recommendations for process improvement and performance tracking metrics.
Essential Functions
Prepare weekly market commentary reports for leadership summarizing key findings from primary and secondary sources, including news articles, market reports, industry publications, and competitor analysis
Use statistical and predictive modelling techniques, such as Regression Analysis, to develop price forecasting models for the resin Niagara procures
Responsible for the creation of the annual budget, including all price forecasting used within, and presenting to senior leadership
Develop various risk management strategies in the context of budget protection, price management, changing regulation, and supply continuity. Present and defend recommended strategies using detailed analysis
Simulate different market scenarios using tools such as Monte Carlo Simulation and provide recommendations on procurement strategies under the different modelled scenarios
Understand the supply chain of Niagara’s procured resins and identify opportunities to improve supply continuity and reduce costs
Study global trade flow(s) of resin and upstream/downstream commodities
Identify opportunities to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Assist with RFP/RFQ processes from a financial analysis lens by mapping out proposals, performing sensitivity analysis, and summarizing competitiveness relative to other proposals
Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support the procurement efforts of the team
Provide recommendations for process improvements and performance tracking metrics
May require oversight/management and/or creation of monthly Purchase Orders (POs) and payment requests to the Finance team
This position may require travel up to 25%
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
4 Years – Experience in Position
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred Qualifications:
6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
6 Years – Experience working in Position
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Competencies
Predictive Modeling & Statistical Analysis: strong understanding and experience using advanced predictive modelling techniques to apply to price forecasting
Quantitative Analysis: robust quantitative skills focused on financial analysis, and ability to apply such skills in the context of business decisions
Communication: excellent written and verbal communication skills
Political Skill: knows how to get things done within the political framework of an organization
Proficient with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
Lead Like an Owner
Makes safety the number one priority
Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
InnovACT
Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
Increases performance through greater efficiency
Find a Way
Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
Empowered to be Great
Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
Communicates effectively to manage expectation
Education
Minimum Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or other related field
Preferred:
Master's Degree in Business Administration or other related field
Certification/License:
Required: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Foreign Language
Required: None Required
Preferred: None Required
Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary
$96,309.20 - $139,648.35 / Yearly
Benefits
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
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