Analyst – Plastics Recycling

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Establish and uphold the analytical framework that underpins CAA's plastics strategy, with a focus on Film & Flexible Plastics and PET Thermoforms, while also supporting all covered plastic materials.

• Partner with PPO and state teams to execute actions, trials, and measures that enhance end market viability and ensure compliance with Responsible End Markets.

• Create datasets for all covered plastics.

• Analyze virgin resin indices compared to recycled resin pricing.

• Extract data related to plastics generation, recycling, contamination, and end-market from both public and proprietary sources.

• Integrate pilot, survey, and research data into centralized databases.

• Develop Excel models, pivot tables, dashboards, and executive PowerPoint presentations.

• Assist with investment analyses, business cases, incentive evaluations, and performance monitoring of supported end markets.

• Monitor advancements in technologies and trends within the plastics markets.

• Formulate strategic recommendations to guide decision-making and align with CAA's national objectives and priorities for end-market development.

• Execute other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

• Report directly to the Sr. Recycling Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in analytics, engineering, sustainability, or a related discipline.

• 2-5 years of experience in analytics.

• Proficiency in advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and technical writing.

• Strong data analysis capabilities utilizing analytical and visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and other data management platforms.

• Ability to convert market, pricing, and material flow data into clear insights.

• Research proficiency across public and proprietary sources.

• Meticulous attention to detail in managing centralized datasets and incorporating pilot/research data.

• Basic knowledge of plastics recycling systems, manufacturing, packaging formats, and dynamics of end markets.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to translate analysis into presentations, business cases, and actionable recommendations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage.

• Competitive salary.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.