Senior Analyst, Supply Market Insights

Fluence•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Analyst, Supply Market Intelligence, to drive data-informed component sourcing and cost strategy for Fluence’s battery energy storage system. This role blends market intelligence, procurement strategy, and analytical modeling, with a strong emphasis on qualitative insight generation to interpret complex and fast-moving supply markets. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Market Analytics within the Procurement team. You will help translate raw market signals into actionable cost targets and sourcing strategies, directly influencing competitiveness in the energy storage sector. This role is central to enabling cost competitiveness and supply resilience in battery energy storage—key enablers of the global energy transition. Your work will directly shape procurement strategy, pricing, and long-term business success.

Requirements

Educational background in engineering, finance, accounting, economics, or similar quantitative field
Minimum Bachelor’s degree + 4-6 years of experience or Associate’s degree + 6-8 years of experience in market intelligence, market/data analysis, cost modeling/forecasting, procurement, or supply chain strategy
Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills to interpret ambiguous data and market narratives into actionable insights
Experience building and maintaining analytical models for pricing, forecasting, or cost analysis
Raw material costs
Manufacturing inputs (labor, automation, yield)
Supply-demand dynamics
Strong Excel capabilities required
Experience presenting to and collaborating with executive and cross-functional stakeholders
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Background in energy, battery systems, or industrial manufacturing preferred
Familiarity with raw material indices and market intelligence platforms (e.g., S&P Global) preferred
Understanding of battery supply chain cost drivers is a plus
proficiency in PowerBI, R or Python preferred

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze market intelligence from primary and secondary sources
Track and analyze raw material pricing using third party sources
Build and maintain correlations between raw material indices and component-level pricing (e.g., battery cells, PCS, enclosures)
Combine quantitative outputs with qualitative insights to explain trends, anticipate market movements, and provide actionable updates to the team
Source, validate, and structure datasets from internal systems and external providers
Maintain high-quality datasets covering raw materials, components, and supplier markets
Identify and quantify cost-saving opportunities across the supply chain
Develop should-cost models and benchmarking frameworks to support supplier negotiations
Advise on the design and execution of commodity strategies aligned with market dynamics and business needs
Proactively monitor supplier landscapes, production trends, and geopolitical risks impacting cost and availability
Develop forward-looking cost targets using: Market analyst data, Internal transaction data (e.g., historical procurement data), Customer and project feedback
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Sales, and other teams to solve complex problems and ensure communication of key information
Demonstrate ownership and accountability for key workstreams
Communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including high-visibility projects with executive audience
Exhibit strong leadership, diligence, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment