Cocoa Climate & Nature Data Analytics Lead

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University learning & development

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Cocoa Nature Sustainability Manager to lead GIS analytics, climate data, and regenerative agriculture programs in its Cocoa Enterprise. You will manage PMO activities, coordinate with suppliers, and drive data-driven reporting for GHG inventories and biodiversity outcomes.

The role requires multi-country program leadership, advanced data tools, and strong stakeholder collaboration across Mars Cocoa Enterprise and external partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, agronomy, agricultural economics, sustainable development, data science, or engineering/business with sustainability specialization.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agroforestry, Environmental Management, GIS/Remote Sensing, or related applied science.

Responsibilities

• Lead farm-level GIS analytics, polygon mapping, and deforestation-free assurance for cocoa farms.
• Model Scope 3 GHG accounting and trajectory scenarios per FLAG/SBTi guidelines.
• Oversee end-to-end integration of cocoa GHG data into Mars’ corporate reporting.

Skills

Data modelling

GIS analysis

PMO leadership

Bilingual EN/ES

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Python/R

Excel

SimaPro

Cool Farm Tool

ArcGIS

QGIS

Google Earth Engine

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Cocoa Nature Sustainability Manager to lead GIS analytics, climate data, and regenerative agriculture programs in its Cocoa Enterprise. You will manage PMO activities, coordinate with suppliers, and drive data-driven reporting for GHG inventories and biodiversity outcomes.

The role requires multi-country program leadership, advanced data tools, and strong stakeholder collaboration across Mars Cocoa Enterprise and external partners.