Senior Market Intelligence Analyst – Polymers

About Us
It is an exciting time to build your career at Tricon! Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Tricon has been built on a foundation of perseverance, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking, powered by some of the industry’s top talent. Our culture values independence and accountability, where we empower our employees to make an impact.

 
With 30 years in business, Tricon has become a global leader in the trading and distribution of petrochemicals, polymers, and raw materials. Today, we are one of the largest privately held companies in Houston, the world’s second-largest chemical distributor according to ICIS, and ranked #35 on Forbes’ list of Top Private Companies in America. We conduct business in over 120 countries, supported by a truly multinational workforce of 1,000 employees across 40 countries.

 
Our team delivers value to customers and partners through deep market expertise and integrated capabilities including logistics, risk management, financing, and market intelligence. Guided by our purpose to efficiently and sustainably connect the world with essential goods, Tricon plays a critical role in enabling global commerce while helping suppliers and customers focus on what they do best.

 
At Tricon, you’ll join a global organization where scale meets agility, and where your ideas, ownership, and ambition can help shape the future of international trade.

Position Summary 

Tricon is seeking a Senior Market Intelligence Analyst to join our industry-leading polymers intelligence team in Houston, TX. This role will report to the Polymer Intelligence Manager. Our ideal candidate has a strong understanding of commodity trading and market economics, with commercial, analytical, and/or consulting experience in the plastics space. This candidate will also excel at managing multiple priorities and can navigate complex issues, both independently and within a team environment.

Key Responsibilities 

Develop and maintain a proprietary outlook on various commodity and consumer markets that relate to the production, trade, and consumption of polymers

Identify emerging themes, data gaps, or strategic blind spots, and design research initiatives that deliver clarity and commercial value across regions and products

Collaborate in the design, development, and maintenance of ongoing market intelligence reports and dashboards

Communicate regularly with our key suppliers, customers, and service providers as part of Tricon’s in-house market intelligence function

Suggest new tools, sources, and techniques to enhance how we gather insights – whether through improved data pipelines, custom models, or alternative data usage.

Evaluate new and existing contractual trade structures, analyzing pricing mechanisms, exposure points, and potential value capture

Qualifications & Experience 

Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business, international trade, or related fields is required; Masters or above is preferred

5+ years of experience in a commercial, analytical, or consulting setting covering the plastics market; exposure to plastics trading and container logistics a plus

Solid analytical foundations, with a proficiency using Microsoft Suite products (i.e., Excel, Powerpoint) and a familiarity with the function(s) of more complex coding languages and platforms

Ability to work efficiently to support a diverse set of commercial needs, sometimes under tight deadlines

Self-starting, entrepreneurial candidates will excel in this role

Tricon is an equal opportunity employer.

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