Sr Analyst, Market Research - Chicago

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.   

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

Reporting to the Chief Economist & Heard of Market Research, the Market Research Manager will focus on analyzing the key drivers and forecasting crop input demand in key geographies. This role will be responsible for gathering and disseminating agricultural market research for the Americas and combining Nutrien’s market leading in-market agriculture and crop input intelligence with fundamental analysis to develop short, medium and long-term forecasts.

What you will do:

• Track and predict short to long-term trends driving the future direction of the agriculture industry to support financial forecasts and corporate strategy.
• Track key industry fundamentals and build models to estimate and predict crop input expenditure in key geographies, working with Nutrien’s leading downstream Ag Solutions business to gather and aggregate market intelligence, identify and analyze emerging agricultural market trends.
• Analyze and project key crop supply and demand balances and crop acreage to be used as a basis for crop input expenditure projections.
• Work with Retail Financial Planning and Analysis group to support financial forecasts based on underlying fundamentals in key geographies.
• Track agricultural policy developments in key markets and project the impact on grower profitability, sentiment and crop input demand.
• Support the development of presentation materials for Nutrien stakeholders, customers, suppliers and investors and present analysis when applicable.

What you will bring:

• Undergraduate/graduate degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Business or Ag Business is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in economics or market research is required.
• Experience analyzing agricultural commodities, crop input and/or other commodity markets.
• Effective written and oral communications skills.
• Strong analytical skills; experience with quantitative analysis and data management would be an asset.
• Agricultural industry knowledge and/or experience would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter and independent, ability to think critically and creatively.

Compensation & Benefits: 

Salary Range $91,200-$177,800 annually. This range is estimated for the Sr Analyst, Market Research role in Chicago, Illinois. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.  Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.  Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.   

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee.  Details will be discussed through the application process.  

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.   

 

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.   

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.  

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

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