Company Overview

Our client is a global consulting business with offices worldwide.

Job Description

Our client is recruiting a number of senior level positions responsible for providing research, analysis and expert insights on the global fibers markets. These roles are an opportunity to utilize your fibers market expertise to develop and grow a market research and advisory business and have a direct impact on their bottom line.

As a key member of the team accountable for the strategic growth of this business, you will possess knowledge across the broad spectrum of synthetic fibers including polyester, nylon, viscose, acrylic etc., from manufacturing to end use markets, especially the key players in the European markets. Knowledge of recycled polyester markets helpful.

The successful candidate will become the face of the client for the fibers industry. This integral position within the Chemicals business unit will develop and present cutting edge industry analysis to clients, utilize the latest tools to provide accurate pricing and supply/demand forecasts and have a passion for building long-term value for clients.

The successful candidate will have recent commercial and/or corporate planning (or consulting experience) and bring with them a network of industry contacts. An entrepreneurial spirit with the gravitas to represent the organization across the C suite, the position requires world class presentation skills with the expectation the candidate will represent the company as a keynote speaker at industry events.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science degree required; chemical engineering, chemistry or polymer science preferred. MBA desired.
• Excellent English communication skills (Verbal and Written).
• 15+ years of career experience spanning multiple roles in a chemical or fiber operating company and/or market research and consulting experience in the fibers value chains.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing from an operational and market perspective
• Network of industry commercial contacts related to the fibers industry

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to synthesize and clearly communicate complex content, including writing detailed reports
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, the use of analytical tools and business intelligence applications.
• Experience/knowledge of data analytics and data modelling, with keen attention to detail.
• Understanding of the current and historical global fiber market dynamics, including supply trends, inter-fiber competition, realistic opportunities for investments
• Strong client interaction skills, exhibiting a high degree of customer empathy, providing the “why” behind the data.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously and be able to work effectively and efficiently within a flexible global team environment to achieve results.