Overall Purpose
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To provide an authoritative, thorough and data-driven view on the short, medium and long-term trends of Malaysian palm oil production. Monitor and provide feedback on factors affecting local palm oil market dynamics. Provide actionable insights.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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Production monitoring and forecasting
Provide an accurate forecast of the spot month and short, medium and long-term trends of palm oil production in Malaysia and Thailand
Conduct BBC census/crop surveys in major production regions of Malaysia (Sabah, Sarawak, Peninsula) and southern Thailand
Expected travel commitment of 2 weeks every 3 months (total 8 week per year) to conduct crop surveys. Must have flexibility to adjust schedule and/or frequency according to business needs
Understand and model production trends from the bottom-up (area, yield)
Build and maintain relationships with market participants including estate managers/plantations, analysts, government departments
Market information
Gather, consolidate, analyse and communicate changes in market dynamics that could affect the supply/demand of palm oil in Malaysia
Monitor any government policy changes and changes in weather forecasts that could affect the market
Support research and data science teams with data collection, maintenance and gathering as necessary to build up knowledge base and data models
Monitor market conditions affecting the midstream (refining) and downstream (oleochemical, packing, finished products)
Knowledge and Experience:
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Proficiency in English (written and spoken) 5-10 years or more experience in upstream/plantation company Candidates with relevant commercial experience (upstream, midstream or downstream) who aim to move into a Research/Analysis role will be considered Understanding of oil palm biology, production cycle Agronomist background considered favourably (formal qualification or on-the-job) Understanding of Good Agricultural Practice
Technical / Functional Skills:
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Strong Ms. Office (Excel, Word, Ppt) Data Analysis to turn qualitative and quantitative data/inputs into actionable insights
Other skills and competencies:
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Can operate independently and without supervision Pro-active attitude and strong communication skills Networking and relationship-building