Market Analyst - Polystyrene
About the job
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Marketing, Finance, Business, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
- Five to seven years of experience in market intelligence, strategic marketing, management consulting, corporate strategy, commercial analytics, or business development analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Proficiency with Power BI or Tableau.
- Proficiency with PowerPoint.
- Experience with market databases such as ICIS, IHS, Wood Mackenzie, Nielsen, or Euromonitor.
- Basic financial modeling and statistical analysis skills.
- Ability to independently investigate complex markets and distill findings into concise presentations for senior leadership.
- Ability to work in the United States, as verified through the federal E-Verify process.
- Lead comprehensive assessments of selected market segments.
- Quantify supply, demand, capacity, utilization, pricing, and growth trends.
- Identify key industry participants and value chain dynamics.
- Analyze competitive positioning and strategic threats.
- Monitor regulatory, macroeconomic, and technology developments.
- Assess value creation and value protection opportunities.
- Identify risks to existing markets and growth opportunities.
- Develop market scenarios and strategic implications.
- Evaluate sustainability, circular economy, and regulatory impacts where relevant.
- Build executive-ready presentations and briefing materials.
- Convert detailed analyses into strategic narratives.
- Present findings to leadership teams.
- Facilitate discussions on strategic options and business implications.
- Gather information from public sources, industry databases, customer interviews, consultants, trade associations, and internal stakeholders.
- Develop fact-based market models and forecasting assumptions.
- Maintain market intelligence databases and dashboards.
- MBA.
- Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, energy, materials, industrial products, or related industries.
About the company
AmSty produces styrene monomer and polystyrene resins and positions these materials as essential plastics for daily life, produced in a way that emphasizes sustainability and circularity. The company’s products are used in a range of applications from housing and automotive components to food packaging and emerging technologies. It operates through manufacturing facilities that are ISCC PLUS certified, reflecting third-party validation of sustainable practices and a commitment to reducing environmental impact. AmSty differentiates itself by being a regional leader in styrene and polystyrene production with a focus on keeping valuable materials out of landfills through circular solutions, backed by safety, integrity, and community-oriented values. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-quality plastics while advancing a more sustainable plastics economy for today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
The Woodlands, Texas
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- PolyRenew styrene first sold in 2024, expanding AmSty beyond commodity resin margins.
- The 2025 sustainability report says hazardous waste fell 20% at Hanging Rock.
- AmSty launched PSRA in January 2025, strengthening circularity relationships with converters and recyclers.
What critics are saying
- AmSty idled Torrance's 150,000-ton plant in May 2026, signaling demand weakness.
- Trinseo began selling its 50% AmSty stake in 2024, threatening joint-venture stability.
- If AmSty loses the Torrance terminal role, West Coast customers shift to competitors quickly.
What makes AmSty unique
- PolyRenew® gives AmSty verified recycled styrene and polystyrene through ISCC PLUS.
- AmSty operates integrated styrene and polystyrene manufacturing across Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, Illinois.
- Chevron Phillips Chemical installed Venki Chandrashekar as CEO in September 2025, sharpening technical execution.
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Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Remote Work Options
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Safety
Sabbatical Leave
Paid Holidays
Relocation Assistance
Conferences Attendance Budget
Company News
AmSty idling California PS plant. June 03, 2026 12:05 PM EDT Americas Styrenics is idling a polystyrene plant in Torrance, Calif. Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.
AmSty, a leading producer of styrene monomer, polystyrene and certified recycled polystyrene in the Americas, announced the release of its 2024 sustainability report, "Building Momentum."
Kamps joins the company from Americas Styrenics, where she has served as vice president and chief financial officer since January 2021.
AmSty is proud to have been named a finalist for the 2023 ICIS Innovation Awards, open to companies in the chemical industry that use innovation to solve problems and provide solutions for their customers and society, as well as benefitting the environment and progressing sustainability.
AmSty, the leading producer of styrene monomer, polystyrene, and certified recycled polystyrene in the Americas, announces the release of its latest sustainability report, “Driving Sustainable Change.”