Sustainability Specialist

The Specialist will support KDP’s Water and Nature work with a primary focus on implementation of KDP’s water replenishment projects and research and analysis in support of the water strategy. This person will also support the implementation of our nature strategy and regenerative agriculture investments in the upstream supply chain.

APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO INCLUDE A COVER LETTER

What you will do:
• Support the administration of KDP’s water replenishment projects in high water risk geographies in California, Texas, Florida, Arizona and Mexico, including new project intake and evaluation, contracting, progress monitoring, tracking progress to goal and reporting
• Manage internal and external requests for information and manage requirements from and requests of customers and partners
• Research in support of strategy development for KDP’s Positive Water Impact ambition, regenerative agriculture, biodiversity and nature. This may include peer/customer benchmarking and research on relevant and new/emerging topic areas, e.g. WASH, water quality, impact to biodiversity, etc.
• Support KDP’s active participation in key local and global water-related industry organizations
• Track and document water impact initiatives and metrics across the business to support regulatory and voluntary disclosures, impact reporting and our learning agenda
• Manage the contracting, progress reporting and progress to goal rollup for KDP’s regenerative agriculture investments in the apple and corn supply chains, as well as supporting key partner relationships

• Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

What you must have:

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Environmental Science or related field
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience managing projects that cut across an organization and involve multiple functions and stakeholders
• Experience in the development of successful water and/or nature work, e.g. regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, water quantity/quality issues. Experience in row crop or specialty crop supply chains is preferred
• Experience in impact assessment, Measurement/Reporting/Verification is ideal with a preference for experience with grant writing/evaluation
• Ability to analyze and organize data in order to identify trends and key insights, usually utilizing Excel
• Expertise in common knowledge-worker tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent influencing as well as verbal and written communications skills enabling collaboration across diverse internal and external audiences
• Ability to drive for results with an inclusive and collaborative working style
• Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry is preferred
• Ability to travel domestically up to 15% of time

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

A.I. Disclosure:
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