About the role 

 

As a Senior Dairy Analyst, you will deliver timely, actionable insights to support procurement and manage commodity price risk. You will analyze global dairy markets, forecast trends, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define optimal sourcing strategies. This role combines market research, data analysis, and strategic communication to anticipate market shifts and guide decision-making across dairy supply chain globally 

 

Key responsibilities include 

 

Analyze global dairy supply/demand, understand farmers and industry behavior, supply chains constrain, production costs, and consumption trends  

Monitor macroeconomic, political, FX, and speculative developments  

Track weather patterns and their impact on markets  

Study futures markets, spreads, basis, and arbitrage opportunities  

Develop mid/long-term crop and price forecasts while identifying risks and opportunities  

Source data, build and maintain price/statistical databases  

Automate analysis and visualization (Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau)  

Advise sourcing teams and customers through regular updates and presentations   

Support sales teams in market discussions and strategy alignment  

Maintain relationships with industry players (advisors, suppliers, producers, farmers…)  

Select and attend dairy industry conferences and workshops worldwide  

Contribute to sustainability metrics and procurement strategies  

Analyze internal performance vs. market benchmarks  

Select and test innovative approaches  

Identify exposures and hedge using futures/options/OTC instruments  

Manage broker relationships and contracts  

Assess hedge effectiveness and impact on margins  

Maintain a derivatives portfolio as part of market strategy execution     

 

About you 

 

Master’s/Bachelor’s in Agronomy, Economics, Finance, or related field  

5–10 years in market analysis or purchasing (trading/food industry preferred)  

Diploma in Statistics, Actuarial Science, or AI for time series forecasting is a strong asset 

Strong analytical skills and dairy supply chain knowledge  

Experience in developing dashboard with data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI)  

Familiarity with Python, R, or other statistical tools  

Fluent in English; while German, French, or Chinese are a plus  

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills  

Curious, autonomous, proactive, resilient, with a “can-do” attitude and strong team spirit 

Travel required 10-20%