Market Insights Analyst
Mumbai Full-time Mid-level Market Research
At a glance
Mid-level Market Research role at Elchemy. Mumbai · full-time.
Pay not stated Market Research salary
RoleMarket Research
SeniorityMid-level
LocationMumbai
EmploymentFull-time
PostedNov 3, 2026
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Research priority chemicals and keep pricing records current across products and regions
- Explain price movements using feedstock, energy and freight costs, alongside supply, capacity and trade changes
- Build near- and mid-term price forecasts, then publish weekly product briefs and monthly reports
- Give sales and sourcing teams pricing guidance, and create market commentary for customers
- Develop research dashboards with product and technology teams, using AI tools and checking source quality
What you bring
- Three to six years in chemical or petrochemical market intelligence
- Hands-on experience with chemical price assessments, supply-demand analysis and pricing databases
- A degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, economics or a related field
- Advanced Excel skills and understanding of chemical value chains, trade data, freight and Incoterms
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can turn chemical market data into practical recommendations and communicate insights to internal teams and customers. It is based in Mumbai and calls for industry contacts among producers, traders and distributors.
From the employer
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Conduct market research on priority chemical products and maintain pricing databases.
- Track prices across surfactants, solvents, glycols, oleochemicals, and industrial chemicals in India, China, Southeast Asia, and North America.
- Analyse feedstock, energy, freight, and other factors influencing chemical prices.
- Monitor supply-demand trends, plant shutdowns, capacity additions, trade flows, anti-dumping duties, and tariff changes.
- Prepare short-term and medium-term price outlooks.
- Publish weekly product briefs and monthly market reports for sales and sourcing teams.
- Support sales and sourcing decisions with pricing recommendations and market insights.
- Work with product and technology teams to develop dashboards and use AI tools for market research.
- Ensure data accuracy, source reliability, and quality checks.
- Develop customer-facing market commentary and insights.
Skills and Qualifications:
- 3–6 years of experience in chemical or petrochemical market intelligence.
- Experience in chemical market research, price assessments, supply-demand analysis, and pricing databases.
- Strong understanding of chemical value chains, feedstocks, intermediates, and derivatives.
- Knowledge of trade data, freight markets, and Incoterms.
- Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or Tableau experience is an advantage.
- Industry contacts across producers, traders, and distributors.
- Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.
- Ability to convert market data into actionable business recommendations.
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, or a related field.
- An MBA or postgraduate management degree is an advantage.
- Ownership mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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