Market Analyst

About POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as possible. For over thirty-five years, we have become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products.

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. We park our egos at the door. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance and optimize health, wellness, and productivity. We work hard, we play hard, and we celebrate wins.

This position is part of POET Bioproducts—the POET business responsible for marketing and logistics for our suite of distillers grains and distillers corn oil products. It is our role to market and transport our high-quality products from bioprocessing facilities to customers around the globe using trucks, trains, barges, containers, and ocean vessels.

As a Market Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing and communicating key financial drivers to the business, preparing and presenting reports to the leadership and commercial teams, and partnering with the business in evaluating opportunities, performing value-added ad-hoc analyses and completing special projects as required.

This is an on-site role located at our headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD.

• Monitor, research and analyze the current grain, livestock, and feed stuffs environment to identify potential business initiatives for POET Bioproducts.
• Provide and present analysis and risk reports to the POET Bioproducts Commercial Team.
• Assist in the development of trading strategies in conjunction with overall commercial directional strategies.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams in vetting possible business development opportunities.
• Build, enhance, and maintain the POET Bioproducts database.
• Prepare ad hoc strategic analyses as requested by Senior Management.
• Other duties as needed to support teamwork and project completion.

This job may be for you if…

• You have a bachelor’s degree in a Business, Economics, or a related field.
• You have at least 3-5 years of experience in analytics or trading in commodities markets.
• You’re big into analytics and naturally curious. You believe everything can be measured and you’re creative enough to figure out how.
• You are a strategic thinker who often sees what others don’t and enjoys thinking about the future.
• You enjoy solving problems and can take on challenging, complex analyses and translate them into value for the business.
• You communicate effectively, write well, and are comfortable communicating in writing and on the phone.
• You like working in teams and have experience with presentations and data storytelling.
• You understand commodity supply chains and how shifts in demand impact them.
• You are a high-level Microsoft Excel user and capable of learning programming.

This position operates in an office environment at a computer. The Sioux Falls office emphasizes open communication and collaboration.

At POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create value. Each new team member’s position and compensation are determined by their qualifications and skillset.

For eligible team members

• Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, and vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day one
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance and bonus programs for qualifying positions and/or locations

For eligible team members

• A wellness program covering mental and physical well-being
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.