Commercial Market and Business Analyst

Durban
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Manufacturing Sales
Reference: CPT000300/MdW

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Employer: LRHR (Pty) Ltd t/a Lotus HR and Recruitment

Our client, an international specialist manufacturer in the petrochemical bi-product manufacturing industry, seeks to employ a Commercial Market and Business Analyst to join this progressive and expanding professional team. This role is ideally suited to a highly analytical and commercially minded individual who is keen to develop within a fast-paced trading and supply chain environment, with exposure to pricing, market analysis, and business strategy.

KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION:

You will have a tertiary qualification in Mathematics, Economics, Business, or a related discipline, coupled with strong quantitative and analytical skills.
You will have advanced MS Excel skills, with programming skills considered advantageous.
You will demonstrate a strong interest in energy markets, commodity trading, or the construction sector, with an understanding of market trends, pricing dynamics, and commercial drivers.
You will have proven ability to monitor market trends, conduct research, and produce detailed performance and pricing analysis, as well as support forecasting and supply chain planning.
You must be confident in communicating insights, presenting findings, and collaborating across teams to support business growth and strategic decision-making.
You must have a valid driver’s licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record.

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About LRHR (Pty) Ltd t/a Lotus HR and Recruitment

Lotus HR & Recruitment is a professional recruitment and HR services company, managed by the sole Director, who started her career in the Recruitment sector, in 2001. We specialise in the Technical, Engineering, Supply Chain, Petro-chem, FMCG, Manufacturing and Executive Management fields, with recent expertise gained in Finance and IT fields. Lotus HR & Recruitment is based in Somerset West, however, have a candidate and client base on a national level, working with small, medium and international clients.

We pride ourselves on efficient, effective and targeted personal service to our client base, with a solid understanding of the client’s requirements, in both skill set and in company culture dynamics, providing cost effective solutions to staffing requirements.