Marketing Analyst – Iron Ore Pricing

About the role

Vale is seeking a Marketing Analyst to develop pricing models and provide pricing rationale for its global iron ore sales. The role combines market analysis, competitor monitoring, and data‑driven insights to support pricing strategies and stakeholder communication.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to Vale’s iron ore pricing policy, reviewing changes, special conditions, and providing guidance for project evaluation.
• Ensure consistent implementation of pricing strategy across contracts through clear communication and appropriate approvals.
• Develop and maintain databases and monitoring systems for industry data, pricing trends, competitor strategies, and product value differentials.
• Align marketing, sales, value‑chain, and production teams on product pricing strategies and commercial considerations.
• Propose and execute strategic initiatives, action plans, and responses to performance deviations.
• Support the execution and monitoring of the area budget.
• Conduct customer segmentation analysis to align pricing strategies across current and prospective customers.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, International Trading or a related discipline; postgraduate qualification or MBA is a plus.
• Solid understanding of the global iron ore industry and commodity pricing.
• Relevant experience in pricing analysis, pricing models, and market fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities with the capacity to translate complex data into clear business recommendations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and influence decision‑making.

Required skills