Analyst Commodity

Tyson Foods • Springdale, AR

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About The Position

Position Overview: Tyson Foods is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Commodity Analyst to join our Commodity Trading team. This role is critical in monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on commodity markets and risk management positions to support strategic decision-making across agricultural, livestock, and energy sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of commodity markets, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills to convey complex market information clearly and effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Agriculture, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in commodity market analysis, specifically in agricultural, livestock, and energy markets.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, data modeling, and statistical analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex market data for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing and developing fundamental commodity models is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze market trends, price movements, and supply-demand fundamentals in agricultural, livestock, and energy commodity markets.
• Develop, maintain, and manage in-house fundamental models to forecast market behavior and support trading strategies.
• Prepare and deliver daily market commentary and reports that summarize market conditions, key drivers, and risk factors.
• Communicate commodity market updates and risk management insights to internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionable information.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including trading, procurement, and finance to align market intelligence with business objectives.
• Support risk management activities by tracking and reporting on risk positions and exposures related to commodity trading.
• Stay current on regulatory changes, geopolitical events, and macroeconomic factors impacting commodity markets.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of analytical tools and reporting processes to enhance decision-making efficiency.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees