The role of the Cocoa Field Research Manager is to develop and communicate global cocoa crop forecasts to global buyers, line manage 3 cocoa field team leaders, and drive the team’s data analytics strategy.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Statistics, Agriculture, or Data Science
• Ability to travel internationally 20% of the time
• Experienced in statistical forecasting, data analysis
• Preferred experience in commodity markets and price risk management
• Is able to communicate complex analysis to a broad, diverse audience
• Line management experience preferred, but not required

What you’ll be doing:

This role’s key responsibilities enable business units to achieve a competitive advantage in price and supply risk management for the largest raw material spend within Mars Wrigley. On the analytical side of the role, this person is responsible for cocoa field data management and forecast analysis, driving our team’s data analytics strategy with new techniques and tools. On the people side of the role, this person is responsible for directly line managing 3 associates and communicating cocoa analysis and forecasts to global sourcing managers and senior stakeholders.

The role will consist of quantitative analysis and forecasting using statistical models. Data inputs will be collected and managed by this associate's direct reports. This associate will need to work closely with cocoa origin teams to compile Insights and data.  Analysis and forecasts will be communicated to Sr. Cocoa Sourcing managers and Directors, as well as Sr. Leaders on occasion.

Within the broader research team this associate will be responsible for identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in data analytics and methodologies.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.