The Role

We are currently looking for a research analyst to focus on coffee S&D analysis and reporting. The individual will coordinate external sources of market relevant data & information and combine with data flowing to the research desk from our global origination teams & merchandising centres. The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing and fully utilising the advantageous data held across the wider group. As Coffee is a leading commodity within ECOM, the individual will deal with a diverse range of stakeholders & customers across the business, for which research is a key part of their business.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage a large and complex database of coffee statistics ensuring that production data is up to date and accurate. With focus on exports, imports, trade flows, stocks, local prices/differentials and consumption trends.

· Regular reporting for internal and external use, such as; weekly reports, meeting summaries and monthly updates.

· Host and minute regular internal coffee trade meetings, ensuring agenda is always relevant to driving forces within the market.

· Prepare presentations for customers across the different profit centres aimed at supporting the trade and sales teams

· Engage fully with an internal network of agronomists and local origin specialists to help inform your centralised research.

· Analyse the markets and keep traders updated with important insights.

· Keep up to date with the other commodities, such as cocoa and cotton and identify innovative methods & techniques that could be used to strengthen coffee analysis.

Skills & Experience:

We are looking for a candidate with approximately 2 to 7 years’ experience within a commodity environment or similar. The successful candidate will have specific experience in coffee and/or other soft commodities, with the ability to pragmatically evaluate markets and data in clearly communicate an innovative view of the coffee market. As well as a relevant degree in agriculture, or similar background. A customer-focused approach to ensure reporting is tailored for end users, and a good understanding of physical and futures markets. Strong communication and organisation skills are a must in the role, and Excel skills are essential.