About the job
We are looking for an experienced Senior Commodity Market Analyst to join our team in Amsterdam. This role will lead our market intelligence efforts and support hedging recommendations within the domains of Agro-commodities (e.g., sugar, corn, grains, vegetable oils) and Energy (gas/electricity). Your expertise will help us maximize leverage in Danone’s Commodity Risk Management and financial P&L oversight.
This is a high-impact, challenging role where you’ll play a crucial part in shaping Danone’s commodity strategy. Ready to take on this responsibility? Apply today!

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced Excel and Power Bi skills; familiarity with market analysis tools and financial modeling software.
• Experience working in global or cross-functional teams in a multinational environment.
• Knowledge of sustainability trends in commodity markets is an advantage.
  About us
  Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.
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  We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Commodity Market Analysis: Lead fundamental analysis (supply & demand, stocks, trade flows, and regulations) and technical analysis (technical analysis (spreads, chart pattern, moving average, support and resistance) for key commodities (agro-commodities and energy sectors).
• Forecasting & Reporting: Provide actionable price forecasts to support financial processes, including Monthly Rolling Forecast and Annual Strategic Plans.
• Strategic Reporting: Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly commodity market reports to Finance & Procurement teams, ensuring visibility of market trends and key developments.
• Risk Management Support: Contribute to Risk Management Strategies by providing insights, benchmarking, and back trading simulations to support the design of risk management policies.
• Hedging & Coverage Recommendations: Develop and present hedging and coverage strategies, including opportunities to adjust supplier contract terms to enhance financial hedging capabilities.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a key liaison with external consultants and build relationships with experts to bring cutting-edge insights to internal stakeholders

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Finance, Business, or Engineering).
• Proven experience in global commodity markets analysis, including developing technical analysis and forecasting models.
• A strong understanding of commodity risk management practices and financial forecasting.
• Familiarity with commodity trading and risk management tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to translate complex market dynamics into clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to build and nurture relationships with internal stakeholders (Risk Management, Procurement, Controlling, Business) and external experts.
• A proactive, reliable, and open-minded team player with a passion for continuous improvement and leveraging technology for efficiency