Senior Market Research Analyst
Komatsu
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
Within the Mining Strategy and Innovation group, this role will support the Business Units and broader Mining Division by providing actionable, timely, and relevant market research. Reporting to the Director of Market Research, this role will be involved in critical strategic initiatives including Business Development/M&A activity, strategic planning and operational support to the Business Units. It will also be critical in defining and stratifying the market landscape and harmonizing that view across the various Business Units as well as analyzing market trends and delivering actionable recommendations to enhance business performance.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Prepare customer market segmentation, to better understand customer needs and preferences and to stratify our customer market opportunities for Business Unit strategic planning purposes. Translate complex research data into clear, actionable recommendations for various audiences within the organization.
- Prepare weekly market outlook reports that are used directly by executive leadership to analyze and assess market conditions, customers financial performance, projections & trends as they relate to company strategies
- Prepare quarterly earnings report that assesses the financial & operational of ~90 of our major customers & competitors across the mining landscape.
- Prepare financial trend and analyses comparing current operating results with prior operating results, forecasted results and annual budgeted results
- Monitor competitors’ strategies, products, and market positioning to provide actionable intelligence or changes in the industry that may impact the business.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or economics
- At least 3 years’ experience in Commodity/Mining Market Analysis along with experience using large data sets and the business and financial acumen to interpret that data for strategic business decision purposes.
- 15% travel required, s needed for business meetings, customer and mine visits, and conferences & training.
Preferred:
• Master 's degree in Finance, Economics or other advanced quantitative degree
• Familiarity with market research tools and software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Tableau, Bloomberg, Factset, Power BI, etc.)
• Experience with Financial and Economic modeling
• Ability to work independently and as a team member who leads without authority and shares credit for success.
• Professional who’s eager to learn, actively listens, and strives for excellence.
• Displays high levels of self-awareness and social awareness when collaborating with others.
Additional Information
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.