Ph3Purpose of the Job /h3pThe Market Analyst supports strategic decision-making by monitoring international trade, competitive dynamics, and global supply–demand developments across Sasol’s Alcohols and Technical Formulations portfolio. The role maintains a comprehensive global supply and demand model and translates data into clear insights and recommendations that guide marketing, investment, and portfolio optimisation decisions. The Market Analyst combines strong analytical capability with the ability to tell the story behind the data - supporting quick, effective business decisions and ensuring commercial teams are informed with timely, relevant market intelligence. /ppbThis position can be based in Germany (Hamburg or Brunsbuettel), Houston or in Italy (Milan, Augusta, Sarroch or Terranova). /b /ph3Key Accountabilities /h3h3Market and Trade Intelligence /h3ulliMonitor and analyse global trade flows, import/export trends, and price movements for alcohols, surfactants, and related intermediates. /liliTrack competitive developments, including new capacity announcements, plant closures, and product shifts among key global producers and customers. /liliProvide regular market intelligence summaries highlighting significant shifts in supply, demand, and pricing. /liliContinually track and share relevant market data, insights, and data sources with the commercial teams to strengthen market awareness and responsiveness. /li /ulh3Global Supply and Demand Modelling /h3ulliMaintain and refine a global alcohols supply–demand balance model by region, product family, and end-use segment. /liliIntegrate external datasets (trade statistics, capacity databases, industry publications) and internal inputs (sales, production, and marketing data). /liliUse the model to identify market opportunities and risks that inform marketing strategies, investment/disposal decisions, and production planning. /li /ulh3Data Analysis and Insight Generation /h3ulliDevelop and automate dashboards and visual analytics using Power BI or similar tools. /liliInterpret market and trade data to support fast, evidence-based decision-making. /liliPresent complex information in concise, visually engaging formats for senior leadership and commercial stakeholders. Strategic and Financial Support. /li /ulh3Strategic and Financial Support /h3ulliSupport business cases for investment, capacity expansion, or divestment through quantitative market and margin analysis. /liliContribute to the long-range plan (LRP) and strategy reviews by providing updated market outlooks. /liliCollaborate with Marketing, Business Intelligence, and Product Line teams to ensure market views are consistent with commercial priorities. /li /ulh3Storytelling and Communication /h3ulliTranslate data into actionable narratives that highlight market risks, opportunities, and implications. /liliCommunicate findings through well-structured presentations and reports that enable confident, timely decisions. /liliAct as a bridge between technical analysis and commercial strategy by clearly articulating the “so what” behind the data. /li /ulh3Formal Education /h3ulliBachelor’s degree in economics, Business, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field /liliA postgraduate qualification is advantageous. /li /ulh3Working Experience /h3ulli5–8 years of relevant working experience in market analysis, business intelligence, or strategy roles, preferably within the chemical, energy, or commodities sectors /li /ulh3Required Personal And Professional Skills /h3ulliStrong analytical and quantitative capability with a high degree of accuracy and data integrity /liliProficiency in Power BI, Excel, and data visualisation or statistical tools /liliGood understanding of international trade data and industry databases (e.g., IHS, GTA, ICIS) /liliStrong storytelling and presentation skills—ability to turn data into meaningful insights that inform strategy /liliCommercial awareness and sound judgement in interpreting market trends /liliExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages an advantage /liliCollaborative and proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities. /li /ulh3For Germany: /h3ulliA collegial team and a wide range of tasks with a high degree of creative freedom await you, for which you will quickly assume responsibility. /liliWe ensure the best possible work-life balance through flexible working hours, the option of mobile working and full-time employment of 38.5 hours. /liliWe offer you attractive remuneration, supplemented by numerous modern social benefits including company pension schemes. /liliWe support you in your development with individual further training opportunities at specialist, project or management level and enable a wide variety of career paths. /liliAs part of our health management, you can access a work-life service, personal advice/coaching and webinars at any time. /li /ulh3Important for the US /h3pSasol (USA) Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by applicable law, regulation or local ordinance. For more information about your rights under the law, see /ppSasol treats work-authorized job applicants equally in recruiting and hiring without regard to their citizenship status or national origin unless required by law, regulation, executive order, government contract, or determination by the Attorney General. Please note Sasol will not sponsor, obtain, and/or petition for temporary visa status (for example, E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN) for candidates for this position and/or personnel hired for this position. /ph3Your Contact Person /h3pIf you have any questions about the advertised position or Sasol in Germany, Annika Bauer will be happy to help you. /ppPhone: - 1030 /ppE-Mail: Please apply via our application portal. /ppSasol Germany GmbH /pp20537 Hamburg /p pSasol believes in diversity and equal opportunities. We expressly welcome all applications – regardless of your gender, ethnicity, religion, ideology, disabilities, age or sexual identity. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr