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Manager - Agricultural Sustainability - Virtual - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | plano, Texas |
About this job
By 2050, our global population is projected to reach over 9.5 billion. What does that mean? In just 34 growing seasons, the world's farmers must learn to feed almost 2.5 billion more people. But how will they overcome increasing weather variability, challenged farm economics and ever increasing scrutiny from the public eye? PepsiCo's Sustainable Farming Initiative (SFI) was established to enable farmers to build capability and deliver performance that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. It is a continuous improvement program that identifies risks and opportunities and delivers solutions within PepsiCo's agricultural supply chain.
PepsiCo's Sustainable Agriculture Solutions Officer will primarily be responsible for driving global application (deployment) of known risk mitigation and productivity solutions into priority Ag supply chains to propel progression towards PepsiCo's Sustainable Agriculture goals. This role may eventually expand to support solution scouting/development and proof of principle demonstrations.
The SAG Solutions Officer will work collaboratively with the regional SFI deployment leads to respond to specific opportunities identified through the SFI, leverage specialist service providers to deploy solutions and engage effectively with Industry Organizations and peer groups.
Key Accountabilities Include:
ExecuteSFI solution deployment activities
Coordinate execution of outside service and supplier projects
Supervise region-led solution deployment efforts
Assist in building and managing an "SFI Solution Repository"
Coordinate with the Sustainable Ag Analyst to track status and impact of solution activities
Identify creative methods for effective deployment of SAG practices and SFI solution sets.
Manage data and information effectively to identify improvement opportunities with existing solutions/deployment mechanisms
Ensure reasonable balance between global consistency and local relevance of "solution packages"
(Growth Opp) Scout for new technologies and practices relevant to the SFI
(Growth Opp) Support proof of principle demonstrations on cutting edge solutions
Education & Certifications
Qualifications in Agriculture or related science-based discipline to degree level
Work Experience
5+ years of field based experience in agricultural supply chains, preferably in the area of "Sustainable Agriculture."
3+ years of experience in project management (planning, execution, reporting), preferably with a focus on continuous improvement.
Preferred: Research and training experience
Skills & Capabilities
Highly motivated individual with a passion for sustainability
Strong time management skills, ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities and plan
Strong use of influencing and negotiation skills to gain alignment and drive follow-through
Ability to remain tactical and results-oriented in ambiguous, complex and less-structured environments
Able to effectively work with people from all walks of life (varying cultures, standards of living, education)
Strong PC skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Preferred: Multilingual (English required)
Other
Must be willing to travel up to 30% of the time
This is virtual role, person needs to be near major international airport
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law (
PepsiCo's Sustainable Agriculture Solutions Officer will primarily be responsible for driving global application (deployment) of known risk mitigation and productivity solutions into priority Ag supply chains to propel progression towards PepsiCo's Sustainable Agriculture goals. This role may eventually expand to support solution scouting/development and proof of principle demonstrations.
The SAG Solutions Officer will work collaboratively with the regional SFI deployment leads to respond to specific opportunities identified through the SFI, leverage specialist service providers to deploy solutions and engage effectively with Industry Organizations and peer groups.
Key Accountabilities Include:
ExecuteSFI solution deployment activities
Coordinate execution of outside service and supplier projects
Supervise region-led solution deployment efforts
Assist in building and managing an "SFI Solution Repository"
Coordinate with the Sustainable Ag Analyst to track status and impact of solution activities
Identify creative methods for effective deployment of SAG practices and SFI solution sets.
Manage data and information effectively to identify improvement opportunities with existing solutions/deployment mechanisms
Ensure reasonable balance between global consistency and local relevance of "solution packages"
(Growth Opp) Scout for new technologies and practices relevant to the SFI
(Growth Opp) Support proof of principle demonstrations on cutting edge solutions
Education & Certifications
Qualifications in Agriculture or related science-based discipline to degree level
Work Experience
5+ years of field based experience in agricultural supply chains, preferably in the area of "Sustainable Agriculture."
3+ years of experience in project management (planning, execution, reporting), preferably with a focus on continuous improvement.
Preferred: Research and training experience
Skills & Capabilities
Highly motivated individual with a passion for sustainability
Strong time management skills, ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities and plan
Strong use of influencing and negotiation skills to gain alignment and drive follow-through
Ability to remain tactical and results-oriented in ambiguous, complex and less-structured environments
Able to effectively work with people from all walks of life (varying cultures, standards of living, education)
Strong PC skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Preferred: Multilingual (English required)
Other
Must be willing to travel up to 30% of the time
This is virtual role, person needs to be near major international airport
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law (
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