Agriculture Specialist

Nestlé • Morton, IL

3d • $70,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary:
The Agriculture ​Specialist provides professional support to develop Agricultural activities, with focus on fieldwork, suppliers, farmers and stakeholders attention in pumpkin and Supplier Development Areas.

Work Schedule:
During peak pumpkin season, the role requires a 6-day workweek with 12-hour shifts (6:00 am - 6:00 pm)

Requirements

• University or technical degree in agriculture, food sciences, veterinary or equivalent
• Hands on exposure to work/projects with farmers or in rural environment
• Demonstrated competences in their specific field of expertise
• Demonstrated competences for teamwork
• Job experience in sourcing with a strong interest for purchasing
• Experience about dynamics of rural societies, their development, and raw material production systems
• Good Agricultural Practices

Nice To Haves

• Basic experience in supplier development principles is desirable

Responsibilities

• Responsible for visiting and taking contact with farmers and stakeholders with adequate plantation, and ensure implementation of the Nestlé requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to farmers on specific topics when required (pumpkin seed, pumpkin, quality and safety, others).
• Training of farmers in good agricultural practices
• Field support in supplier development activities
• Manage specific projects related to his area of expertise. Solid problem solving capability.
• Conduct business intelligence in his region, provide management with reliable and anticipated insight of the local farming and sourcing environment.
• Support the raw material purchasing operation as per local needs.
• Support in daily operations of a drone.
• Expected daily travel within a 5- mile radius of the Morton Facility.

Benefits

• Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees