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

Dow Jones & Company•Houston, TX

15h•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 Dow Jones Energy’s Chemical Market Analytics resins practice in the Americas. The role provides research and insights on polyethylene and polypropylene markets, including supply, demand, pricing, economics, competitive dynamics, and structural changes in the industry. It serves as a key external interface for these markets and coordinates with relevant internal teams. The position reports to the Head of Plastics. The Director conducts primary research and analysis, maintains industry relationships and market databases, develops forecasts and analytical approaches, and creates market advisory content. The role also presents findings to clients and at conferences, identifies business opportunities, supports consulting and sales efforts, contributes to global market coverage, and provides expertise related to circular plastics, sustainability, logistics, recycling, and polyolefin technologies.

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 essential issues within complex problems and deliver insights and solutions.
Ability to distill complex information into organized, persuasive key points for audiences of varying sizes.
Strong computer modeling and Excel spreadsheet management skills.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Solid understanding of plastics recycling and sustainability initiatives.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead the Global Engineering Resins Market Advisory Service and support the development of the Chemical Market Analytics resins practice in the Americas.
Complete primary research and analysis for the Americas resins markets.
Build and maintain a reputation for resins market expertise.
Develop 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 understanding of Chemical Market Analytics supply and 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 that use Chemical Market Analytics data and models to enhance predictive services.
Develop and deliver market presentations at Chemical Market Analytics and external events.
Present information in client meetings and conferences and actively market Chemical Market Analytics services.
Contribute to global resins team collaboration to support consistent global market coverage and analysis.
Support the Circular Plastics Service by analyzing circular plastics trends affecting resins markets.
Identify business opportunities for sales and consulting follow-up.
Provide polyolefin market expertise for Chemical Market Analytics consulting projects and sales client development.
Serve as a key liaison with the Port of Houston and understand regional and global logistics.
Build relationships with principal packaging facilities to understand regional export dynamics.
Apply knowledge of polyolefin technologies relevant to producers and processors.
Lead base chemical weather special reports in response to events such as hurricanes, freezes, fires, and force majeure events.