Sugar Agronomist

About the Position

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values, and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds, and sugar supply chains. We are seeking a Sugar Agronomist to join our team in Bangkok, Central Thailand. This role involves handling sugar production forecasts, gathering market information, and developing a network among producers and participants in the Thailand sugar market.

Responsibilities

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the sugar market, including supply and demand dynamics, agronomical factors, crop competition, pricing trends, market players, and key industry influencers.
• Provide timely insights and recommendations on opportunities and challenges for our business strategies in the region.
• Conduct field visits to gather real-time data from key stakeholders such as farmers, millers, government agencies, and sugar associations.
• Deliver regular updates to the commercial team on crop conditions, market trends, and export/import activities.
• Support the regional analyst with demand analysis, Thailand sugar tenders, market pricing, Thailand SnD, and trade flow information.
• Utilize comprehensive data models to enhance the efficiency and creativity of supply and demand analysis and reporting, in collaboration with the regional analyst.
• Employ advanced modeling techniques to monitor weather patterns and competing crops, providing early risk assessments for the sugar crop.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the sugar sector, including traders, mills, agricultural associations, research institutes, and government bodies.
• Regularly share insights and align strategies with the global research and commercial teams.
• Present weekly updates in English to the global team on the latest developments and analyses of the Thailand sugar market.

Requirements

• Strong academic background and bachelor’s or advanced degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
• 1 - 5 years of sugar or agricultural commodities market analytics experience.
• Experience in data analytics is an advantage.

Skills

• Able to communicate and write emails in English.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills, with proficiency in using relevant software and tools for data management.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel within Thailand or Overseas as needed.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in the agri-business sector.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package.

About the Company

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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