Job Description

This role supports the Petcare Head of Nature and regional sustainability teams in delivering the Nature components of the Healthy Planet agenda. In particular, the position advances Petcare’s deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) commitments across key commodities (palm oil, pulp & paper, beef, and soy) while also driving progress on land-use change (LUC) greenhouse gas emissions reduction.

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

Palm Oil & Derivatives

• Lead implementation of the Palm Positive strategy for the Petcare segment

• Collaborate with external partners (e.g., the Consumer Goods Forum and Earthworm Foundation) to enhance data collection, traceability, and DCF compliance

• Drive the development of Petcare-specific approaches to deforestation-free palm

Pulp & Paper

• Support regional teams in collecting, validating, and analyzing pulp & paper sourcing data

• Lead the transition to digital tools to improve data quality, transparency, and reporting efficiency

DCF Methodology & Risk Assessment

• Support the development and continuous improvement of DCF methodologies for beef and soy

• Supports research of the expansion of the scope of deforestation commitments (e.g., embedded soy, grains)

• Engage technical stakeholders including satellite data providers, GIS specialists, NGOs, and commodity platforms to strengthen risk assessment approaches

Nature Research & Strategy

• Conduct country-level land-use and nature risk assessments to inform business decisions

• Contribute to the development of a global nature strategic framework for Petcare

Technical Leadership & Advisory

• Provide expert guidance on forests, land use, and geospatial analysis (GIS), including GHG LUC

• Monitor emerging standards, tools, and best practices related to land-use change

• Influence both internal stakeholders and external partners to advance leading practices on forest and sustainable land management

What are we looking for?

• Advanced degree in GIS, Forestry, Natural Resources, or a related field

• 5–10 years of experience in forests, land use, or natural resource management

• Strong experience in LUC GHG accounting

• Advanced technical expertise in GIS, environmental monitoring, and impact assessment

• Proven ability to develop practical, user-friendly tools and methodologies

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Fluency in English and Spanish required

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse 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.

• A strong focus on 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.

• Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site