Agronomy & Sustainability Analyst

Illinois Ag; United States; Hybrid; USD 58,800 - 78,500; Full time

Job summary

McCain in North America is seeking an Agronomy & Sustainability Data Analyst to transform complex agronomy and operational data into actionable insights that drive yield, quality, carbon reduction, and regenerative practices. You will build scalable data pipelines, dashboards, and predictive analytics across 300+ growers.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, apply AI-driven analytics, and translate results into practical guidance for agronomy, field teams, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in data analytics, statistics, computer science, agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of analytics experience in agriculture, supply chain, or related environment.
• Proven ability to lead projects combining business process transformation with advanced analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of an agronomy and sustainability analytics strategy.
• Design analytics to inform agronomic decisions, grower practices, and business planning.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and dashboards using BI tools.
• Apply predictive, prescriptive, and AI-driven analytics to improve decision-making and efficiency.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in data analytics / related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

APIs

Cloud platforms

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Agronomy & Sustainability Analyst#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:3#### Salary:$58,800.00 - $78,500.00$58,800.00-$78,500.00 YEAR#### Open Until:September 29, 2026### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Agronomist**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Agronomy & Sustainability Analyst| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**Requisition ID: 43272****Job Description:**In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.**About the role.**The Agronomy & Sustainability Data Analyst plays a critical role in advancing McCain's data and analytics strategy across North American agronomy and sustainability initiatives. Supporting over 300 potato growers across multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces, this role is responsible for transforming complex agricultural and operational data into actionable insights that drive yield, quality, carbon reduction, and regenerative agriculture outcomes.This position combines strong technical data expertise with applied agronomic understanding, focusing on standardizing and accelerating data collection, analytics, and insight delivery. The role reports to the Director of Agronomy and offers flexibility to be based at any of our plant locations or corporate offices within North America.**What you'll be doing.*** Lead the development and execution of a robust agronomy and sustainability analytics strategy* Design and deliver analytics that inform agronomic decisions, grower practices, and internal business planning* Standardize and enhance data collection, management, validation, and governance processes* Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and modern data environments (e.g., cloud platforms, APIs)* Analyze agricultural, supply chain, and operational datasets to uncover actionable insights* Apply predictive, prescriptive, and AI-driven analytics to improve decision-making and efficiency* Integrate multiple data sources, including precision agriculture tools (e.g., remote sensing, field sensors), into cohesive analytical outputs* Develop dashboards and reporting solutions using BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau* Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, practical insights for agronomy, field, and business stakeholders* Collaborate cross-functionally to drive adoption of data tools, analytics, and AI-enabled workflows**What you'll need to be successful.*** Bachelor's or Master's degree in data analytics, statistics, computer science, agriculture, or a related field* Minimum of 3 years of experience delivering advanced analytics solutions in agriculture, supply chain, or a similar operational environment* Proven ability to lead projects that combine business process transformation with advanced analytics* Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and modern BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)* Experience working with modern data ecosystems, including cloud-based platforms, APIs, and automated pipelines* Knowledge of data governance, data quality standards, and validation practices* Experience applying AI, predictive modeling, or advanced analytics techniques to business problems* Familiarity with precision agriculture data sources (e.g., remote sensing, IoT sensors, field systems)* Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical insights into actionable business recommendations* Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders at multiple levels* Willingness to travel up to 25% as required**About the team**.The North American Agronomy & Sustainability Team supports a network of 300+ growers across 7 U.S. states and Canadian provinces. The team focuses on research, field and storage extension, and sustainability initiatives that drive yield improvement, quality enhancement, carbon reduction, and regenerative agriculture expansion. This role serves as the analytics leader within the team, enabling data-driven decision-making and advancing digital and AI capabilities.**About McCain.*** Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters.**Leadership principles.**At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.**The McCain experience.**We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.**Compensation Package**: $58,800.00 - $78,500.00. USD annually + Bonus eligibilityThe above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.