Fresh Produce Analyst
Analysts | New York, NY | Full Time
About Gro:
Gro Intelligence is tackling two of the biggest problems facing the world today: food security and climate change. We understand and quantify the complex interplay between food, weather, trade, agriculture, and macroeconomic conditions in a world upended by climate change, a growing population, and more. The team at Gro has built a platform that allows businesses, non-profits, and governments to better plan for and adapt to these changes. With offices in both Nairobi and New York, Gro has the financial backing of prominent investors such as TPG Growth, Intel Capital, Data Collective, and GGV. Gro is a diverse, intellectually curious team of technologists, scientists, and business professionals united by a shared commitment to build AI that addresses agriculture, food, and our climate on the most fundamental level.
What You'll Do:
Identifying sources of fresh produce data for Gro clients, users
Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data about market fundamentals to forecast trends in fresh produce
Use case development for Gro clients requiring fresh produce data and analysis
Working closely with product and engineering teams in the design and implementation of new features as well as solving technical obstacles related to data sources
Traveling for client visits, conferences, meetings
Collaborating with the business development team on client specific projects
Writing analytical insights on topics related to food and agriculture
Keeping abreast of industry-related news
Working on special projects and initiatives
Responding to user questions and requests
What We're Looking For:
5+ years of relevant fundamental research experience in fresh produce analysis, fresh produce production, sourcing/procurement
Exceptional written, oral, and presentation abilities
Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills
Ability to perform and synthesize quantitative and qualitative analyses
Broad knowledge of agricultural data sources and uses
Comfort with working with large volumes of data
Ability to work independently against tight deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively with team members across functional roles and strong communication and leadership skills
Bonus Points:
Coding/programming/data management skills and proficiencies
Degree in a technical field
Proficiency in a second language
Perks:
Gro was founded in 2014 and currently has offices in Nairobi and New York City. The company was built on diversity and the knowledge that artificial intelligence is only as good as the human intelligence behind it. Gro’s team represents the world it is modeling. At the company, we speak more than 27 languages and we comprise a wide range of experts, from agronomists and crop scientists, to mathematicians, engineers, data scientists, market research analysts, designers, historians, and philosophers. Our culture fosters collaboration between people of extremely different backgrounds that allows us to accomplish things that would otherwise seem impossible.
Gro Intelligence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, actual or presumed belonging to an ethnic group, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.