We’re seeking a Data Analyst to join our Professional Hair Care team. You’ll work closely with global colleagues to extract, process, and interpret data from a business perspective. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with curiosity and a drive to understand complex systems. This position will be part of the business management group, providing support to our product managers, business development professionals, insights analysts, and consultants. Supporting external client requests is part of this role’s responsibilities, and while not formally client-facing, occasional direct client interaction may be necessary. We’re looking for someone with strong Excel and SQL skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate is analytical, comfortable working deeply with complex data, and able to retain and apply a strong understanding of data flows and relationships over time. Key Responsibilities: Load and validate external data from third-party sources into internal systems. Extract, clean, and format complex datasets in response to custom business requests. Execute quarterly data processing cycles and ensure timely delivery of results. Conduct thorough quality control checks to validate data accuracy and system outputs. Develop a deep understanding of data structures, flow logic, and interdependence across the processing pipeline. Collaborate with the Industry team to align data outputs with business context and decision-making needs. Technical Skills: SQL (data querying, joints, filtering, aggregation) Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation) Data cleaning and formatting Experience loading and validating datasets from third-party sources Familiarity with data processing tools or scripts (optional but helpful) Strong documentation habits and process tracking Experience with a programming language such as Python, especially in big data cleaning and analysis (Nice to have) Analytical Skills: High attention to detail Ability to spot and investigate data inconsistencies Logical thinking and troubleshooting of data flows Understanding of data structures and interdependence Ability to create and analyze statistical metrics that test data validity and anomalies Soft Skills: Clear written and verbal communication Ability to ask clarifying questions and interpret vague business needs Proactive mindset and self-direction in remote work environments Willingness to collaborate across time zones and cultures Capacity to retain and apply knowledge over time During the probation period, performance will be evaluated based on: Accuracy and completeness of data extractions and loads Timeliness in executing quarterly processing Effectiveness in identifying and resolving discrepancies Depth of understanding gained in data flows Responsiveness to business needs and collaboration
Kline + Company is a global market research and advisory firm with core competencies in the Energy, Chemicals, and Beauty sectors. For more than 65 years, Kline continues to empower clients to make informed decisions that drive business growth with an unparalleled depth of industry expertise, extensive research capabilities and data driven insights. Kline+ Company is seeking a full-time Analyst for its Beauty & Wellbeing practice within its Global Syndicated Market Research division. The Analyst will be expected to conduct unstructured interviews with select industry sources, analyze and interpret the findings, and prepare syndicated reports and presentations. Preferred candidates for this position will possess experience in any of the following sectors: Beauty and personal care products, cleaning products, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, or food and beverages. Experience in competitive intelligence, market and business research, and strategy development and implementation is strongly preferred. Job Requirements: 3-5 years' experience in market research and/or competitive intelligence required; business research and analysis experience in the consumer products/FMCG industry a plus Strong interviewing, research, analytical, and writing skills Professional presentation and communication skills Strong English language skills Ability to work as per different time zones for projects involving primary research in the United States and other geographies
Kline is currently seeking full-time market research professionals, to join its Energy practice as Project Lead, serving its global clients. The firm is seeking bright, enthusiastic, hard-working, and flexible individuals with the ability to work effectively across industry sub-segments and service offerings. As a member of the Energy practice, the Project Lead’s primary responsibility will be managing and participating in team efforts to deliver projects on time and on budget with high-quality deliverables which further entails – analyzing markets, developing competitive and technical information, and building solid analyses and insights after conducting comprehensive primary and secondary research. Further, the candidate will be expected to mentor and supervise junior staff and support senior staff during the execution of projects. As an integral part of the global project team within Kline’s Energy Practice, the applicant will be expected to utilize the best-suited tools to research key markets, including: Conducting primary research with selected industry and regulatory sources Developing and analyzing data Synthesizing findings and writing concise and logical interim and final reports and presentations Working constructively with other team members and the project manager to meet project goals Assisting in the development of project budgets and work plans Project Leads must also have the necessary skills to effectively and efficiently search and analyze secondary sources. Job Requirements: • Qualified candidates should have at least a bachelor’s in engineering, chemistry, or a related science. • Pertinent industry experience in market research and/or competitive intelligence, and strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills is essential. • Ability to work independently, as well as manage teams - Work across different time zones • Excellent organization and analytical skills, and ability to meet deadlines Our Energy Practice primarily focuses on conducting in-depth market research and analysis in product sectors such as finished lubricants (industrial and automotive), lubricant base stocks, lubricant additives, synthetic lubricants, metal working fluids, petroleum waxes, and other related specialty products. The focus for this position will be downstream petroleum, including specialties, where Kline serves most of the world’s leading oil companies. The firm operates worldwide across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, and therefore has the ability to quickly mobilize teams that have the optimum blend of local and global experience and insights.
Kline is currently seeking full-time market research professionals, who understand and have an interest in the mid-stream and downstream petroleum derivatives industry, to join its Energy practice as a Project Manager serving its global clients. The firm is seeking bright, enthusiastic, hard-working, and flexible individuals who will have the ability to work effectively across industry subsegments and service offerings. As a member of the Energy Market Research Practice, a Project Manager’s primary responsibility will be to analyze markets, develop competitive and technical information, and build solid analysis and insights for client engagements, using secondary and primary research methods. The ideal candidate will be expected to manage their own work and support junior as well as senior staff during the execution of projects. Energy Market Research Practice at Kline primarily focuses on conducting in-depth market research and analysis in such product sectors as finished lubricants (industrial and automotive), lubricant base stocks, lubricant additives, synthetic lubricants, metal working fluids, petroleum waxes, and other related specialty products. The clients include leading multinational and regional lubricant industry companies. Job Description: Reports to the Director - Energy Practice • Manages global studies on budget with the help of our global teams • Gathers and analyzes information, developing insights into market trends and outlook • Prepares written reports, as well as presentations • Helps the Director with new business development initiatives Job Requirements: • Qualified candidates will have at least a master’s in business management and a bachelor’s in engineering - Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemicals, or related science. • In addition, industry experience in consulting, market research and/or competitive intelligence, or strategic marketing, with excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills, is essential. Candidates should have strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual problem-solving skills, combined with outstanding business acumen. • Ability to work independently, as well as manage teams - Work across different time zones About Kline : Kline is a management consulting and market research firm that prides itself on elevating industry expertise with technology to deliver highly predictive and actionable data, insights, and specialist advice. Since its incorporation in 1959, Kline has built a reputation for delivering best-in-class data and advisory services to the world’s leading organizations in the oil and gas, beauty, chemicals, and agricultural industries. Market Research + Advisory | Kline + Company (klinegroup.com)
Kline & Company is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Project Lead in Chemicals and Materials Practice within its Advisory division. Chemicals Practice focuses on market assessment, market-entry, analysis of distribution channels, due diligence and acquisition screening, identification of unmet needs, as well as customer perception, retention, and satisfaction on a global basis across the chemicals and related process industries and CPG/consumer healthcare industries, with a focus on detailed manufacturing cost analysis, P&L assessment, comparative technology assessment, and manufacturing process improvement. This position will report to the Director, of Chemicals and Materials. Job Requirements: o Guide research process and deliverables of proprietary projects o Oversee efforts of the individuals conducting research, and write reports o Work with the senior management of the practice, develop/refine the scope of studies, scheduling, budget, and client deliverables o Drive staff performance to the successful completion of studies o Assure the content and quality of the studies o Write/Review the reports for proprietary studies o Work with the project team to conduct analysis, develop appraisal and recommendations, and prepare presentations and all supporting documentation o Present the findings of the project to the client o From time to time, conduct selected primary interviews to obtain critical insights and information o Assist with the growth and development of practices o Working with the Director and VP of the Chemicals and Material practice, develop/refine proposals in response to client requests, including scope, scheduling, budget, and client deliverables o Maintain and develop client relationships o Assist with business development meetings and presentations o Identify enhancements to project deliverables and work processes o Develop the practice’s junior staff o 8+ years of experience in consulting in the chemical industry o Experience developing, managing, and presenting project results to senior management, either internal or external o Ability to work independently, as well as part of a multinational team o Analytical, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills o Ability to manage, mentor, and motivate in a team environment to achieve results that meet or exceed client expectations o Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering (preferably Chemical), or a related field; MBA is a plus o Excellent organization skills and ability to meet deadlines o Foreign language skills are a plus o Good oral and written English language skills are required o Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Kline & Company is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Project Manager in Chemicals and Materials Global Practice within our Advisory team on a six-month contractual basis. Our Chemicals Practice focuses on market assessment, market-entry, analysis of distribution channels, due diligence and acquisition screening, identification of unmet needs, as well as customer perception, retention, and satisfaction on a global basis across the chemicals and related process industries and CPG/consumer healthcare industries, with a focus on detailed manufacturing cost analysis, P&L assessment, comparative technology assessment, and manufacturing process improvement. This position will report to the Director, of Chemicals and Materials. Job Requirements: Guide research process and deliverables of proprietary projects Oversee efforts of the individuals conducting research, and write reports Work with the senior management of the practice, develop/refine the scope of studies, scheduling, budget, and client deliverables Drive staff performance to the successful completion of studies Assure the content and quality of the studies Write/Review the reports for proprietary studies Work with the project team to conduct analysis, develop appraisal and recommendations, and prepare presentations and all supporting documentation Present the findings of the project to the client From time to time, conduct selected primary interviews to obtain critical insights and information Assist with the growth and development of practices Working with the Director and VP of the Chemicals and Material practice, develop/refine proposals in response to client requests, including scope, scheduling, budget, and client deliverables Maintain and develop client relationships Assist with business development meetings and presentations Identify enhancements to project deliverables and work processes Develop the practice’s junior staff At least ten years of experience in consulting in the chemical industry Experience developing, managing, and presenting project results to senior management, either internal or external Ability to work independently, as well as part of a multinational team Analytical, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills Ability to manage, mentor, and motivate in a team environment to achieve results that meet or exceed client expectations Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering (preferably Chemical), or a related field; MBA is a plus Excellent organization skills and ability to meet deadlines Foreign language skills are a plus Good oral and written English language skills are required o Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint