Cocoa Nature Sustainability Manager
MarsJob Description: The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. At Mars, our Sustainable in a Generation (SIG) Plan is our roadmap to creating a healthy planet where people and pets can thrive. The Cocoa Nature Sustainability Manager plays a dual strategic role within Mars Cocoa Enterprise. First, the role serves as Program Management Officer (PMO) for the Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Program, working with suppliers to operationalize farm-level regenerative interventions across key origins. Second, the role leads Global Nature Climate Data Analytics, combining geographic information systems (GIS), farm-level Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), and Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems to substantiate greenhouse gases results and biodiversity improvements. Acting as a bridge between global sustainability strategy, regional teams, external partners, and cocoa suppliers, this role ensures our interventions deliver verifiable, audit-ready nature-related impact at the farm-level. This role is critically important, as it supports Mars’ most impactful GHG reduction program to date across all Mars and plays a pivotal role in enabling the company to achieve its publicly stated Net Zero commitment under the Mars SIG Plan. Minimum requirements: Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Sustainable Development, Data Science, or an Engineering/Business discipline with sustainability specialization. Preferred: Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agroforestry, Environmental Management, GIS/Remote Sensing, or related applied science. 7 years of relevant professional experience spanning: Agribusiness sustainability, regenerative agriculture, or sustainable sourcing programs. Quantitative environmental data analysis, Scope 3 / FLAG accounting, and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Program Management Office (PMO) leadership overseeing multi-country agricultural projects. Strategic financial acumen and analytical capabilities. Comfortable navigating digital systems for data management and reporting. Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple issues, manage scope and risks Key Functional Competencies Technical Skills Data Systems Acumen: Advanced quantitative modelling skills; hands-on proficiency with tools such as Power BI, Python/R, Excel, SimaPro, and the Cool Farm Tool. Geospatial Spatial Expertise: Strong understanding of GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine) applied to farm boundary verification, polygon validation, land-use change, and deforestation monitoring. Standards Protocols: Demonstrated fluency with GHG Protocol (Corporate, Scope 3, and Land Sector and Removals Guidance), Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi FLAG), WCF GHG Accounting Guidelines, and the Accountability Framework initiative (AFi). PMO Stakeholder Leadership: Proven track record in project management (governance, milestones, risk registers, supplier reviews) within cross-cultural supply chain environments. Language Skills: Professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish given active PMO responsibilities in Latin America. Preferred requirements: Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agroforestry, Environmental Management, GIS/Remote Sensing, or related applied science. Language Skills: Professional working proficiency in English, Spanish and French given active engagement in Latin America and West Africa. Experience with agribusiness sustainability, regenerative agriculture, or sustainable sourcing programs. Data Systems Acumen: Advanced quantitative modelling skills; hands-on proficiency with tools such as Power BI, Python/R, Excel, SimaPro, and the Cool Farm Tool. PMO Stakeholder Leadership: Proven track record in project management (governance, milestones, risk registers, supplier reviews) within cross-cultural supply chain environments. What will be your key responsibilities? Cocoa Climate Nature Data Analytics, GIS, and MRV Farm-Level…