Director - Chemical Research & Analysis, Resins Markets (Americas)

Dow Jones•Houston, TX

2d•$170,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director - Chemical Research & Analysis, Resins Markets (Americas) will lead the Global Engineering Resins Market Advisory Service and develop and support the Chemical Market Analytics resins practice in the Americas. The role provides research and insights on polyethylene and polypropylene markets, including thought leadership on supply, demand, pricing, economics, competitive dynamics, and changes in industry structure. The Director serves as a key external interface for these markets and coordinates with relevant internal functions. This position reports directly to the Head of Plastics. The role involves researching and analyzing Americas resins markets; maintaining market databases, balances, and forecasts; producing advisory content; developing predictive services; delivering presentations; supporting clients and consulting projects; and identifying business opportunities. It also contributes to global resins coverage and supports the Circular Plastics Service through analysis of circular plastics trends affecting resins.

Requirements

At least 12 years of chemical industry experience, including commercial resins experience and team leadership experience.
Understanding of the Chemical Market Analytics business model.
Established relationships with key buy- and sell-side resins market participants, including executive management.
Ability to work as a team player, internalize organizational strategy and objectives, and provide peer leadership for collaborative success.
Ability to identify and articulate core issues within complex problems and deliver insights and solutions.
Ability to distill complex information into key points and communicate persuasively and in an organized manner to audiences of varying sizes.
Strong computer modeling and Excel spreadsheet management skills.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Solid understanding of key polyolefin technologies applicable to producers and processors.
Solid understanding of plastics recycling and sustainability initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Spanish and/or Portuguese language competency.
A degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, economics, or a related field; an MBA or other graduate degree is desired, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Complete primary research and analysis for the Americas resins markets.
Establish and maintain a reputation for resins market expertise.
Build and manage North American and Latin American resins industry relationships across producers, consumers, distributors, traders, and the financial community.
Produce neutral, objective Global Resins Market Advisory Service content, including the monthly report, Focus Reports, and World Resins Analysis.
Develop and maintain an understanding of Chemical Market Analytics supply-demand, econometric price-forecast, and trade-grid models.
Maintain North America and Latin America production-capacity databases, supply-demand balances, and price forecasts.
Develop approaches to leverage Chemical Market Analytics data and models for enhanced predictive services.
Develop and deliver market presentations at Chemical Market Analytics and external events.
Present information in client meetings and at conferences, and actively market Chemical Market Analytics services.
Contribute to global resins team dynamics to ensure consistent global market coverage and analysis.
Support the Circular Plastics Service by analyzing circular plastics trends affecting resins markets.
Identify new business opportunities for sales and consulting follow-up.
Provide polyolefin market expertise for Chemical Market Analytics consulting projects and sales client development.
Act as a key liaison with the Port of Houston and understand regional and global logistics.
Develop relationships with principal packaging facilities to understand regional export dynamics.
Lead base chemical weather special reports in response to industry events such as hurricanes, freezes, fires, and force majeure events.