**Job Description** **Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International?** **Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.** You are part of a team in India responsible for building sustainable cocoa sourcing strategies to meet Cocoa-Life objectives on best practices in sustainable cocoa farming, improving livelihoods in cocoa communities, protecting the forest and the environment, and building and maintaining Mondelez International's reputation. **How you will contribute** You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the nursery, ensuring that processes are strictly followed and that the Cocoa nursery is well-tended and respected. To help with benchmarking and performance improvement, you will closely track KPIs and regularly report on their progress. You will also conduct education in the field about cocoa, including educating others about how cocoa is grown, why cocoa should be planted, good agricultural practices (GAP), and how to implement sustainability initiatives (e.g. training women, drip irrigation and supporting marginal farmers). In addition, you will: + Work with government officials in horticulture and agriculture departments to implement cocoa programs. + Collect data for crop forecasting and market intelligence for pricing decisions. + Work with third-party operations for cocoa procurement and processing. **What you will bring** A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career with experience and knowledge in: + Strong analytics and process discipline + Hands-on knowledge of agriculture with a commercial orientation + Communication, with strong interpersonal and influencing skills + Ability to work alone and independently without direct supervision **More about this role** **What you need to know about this position:** The Technical executive managing the Cocoa operations at Andhra Pradesh locations should be able to deliver as per the job responsibilities listed below which will ensure effective involves the promotion of cocoa crops among farmers, training Cocoa GAP, Management of nurseries, Cocoa Life activities, Cocoa procurement, quality control and bean dispatch to factories. The resource should be good at Agronomy, Horticulture, Farmer training and extensive field visits, Nursery management, networking with farming & rural communities. The resource should be a committed team person building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The person should be committed towards fulfilling Mondelez's policies and compliance requirements and implement Cocoa Life initiatives towards achieving economic, social, and environmental sustainability.



Responsibilities - ? Cocoa Area development - Farmer identification and new area identification ? Cocoa Crop Science - Nursery Management, P&D; management, Agronomy, Extension and farmer retention ? Cocoa Procurement - Coordinate with third-party buying partners who operate on a commission-per-kilo basis. Receive and account for cocoa deliveries at collection sites. Monitor quality of beans purchased against specific quality requirements. Manage documentation and dispatch of beans to factory. Effectively train farmers on Post-Harvest and Quality management. ? Cocoa Life Program - Involve in Cocoa Life programs like Community Development Programs through NGO partnerships, Young Farm Survey, Agro-forestry, CSR and Sustainability program Mondelez International Internal ? People management - Cocoa Nursery and TPO collection staff, workers education on quality requirement. ? Research & Institutional Collaboration - Support research projects with institutions such as Kerala Agriculture University and CPCRI. Assist senior staff on research and project-related activities. ? Government & Stakeholder Liaison - Liaise with local government officials, Horticulture and Agriculture Departments at village level. Coordinate with Govt depts including FSSAI and other licenses as required. ? Implementing Sustainability and Safety Initiatives. ? Digital Onboarding of Farmers, Polygon mapping of Farms and Digital tools for procurement Organisation Relationships and Accountabilities ? Reporting (to): AM/Manager ? Reporting (from): None ? Internal Contacts: 1.1. Factories & Quality 1.2. Planning 1.3. Finance 1.4. Logistics 1.5. Procurement ? External Stakeholders: 1.6. Growers / Service providers / TPO / Third-party buying partners 1.7. Government Departments (as required) 1.8. Vendors - Pest control/Transporters & Logistics/Workshops/Security/ 1.9. Local Govt bodies / Farmer Associations 1.10. Research Institutions (Kerala Agriculture University, CPCRI) 1.11. NGO Partners No Relocation support available **Business Unit Summary** **Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has been in India for over 70 years,



making sure our mouth-watering and well-loved local and global brands such as** **_Cadbury_** **chocolates,** **_Bournvita_** **and** **_Tang_** **powdered beverages,** **_Oreo_** **and** **_Cadbury Bournvita_** **biscuits, and** **_Halls_** **and** **_Cadbury Choclairs Gold_** **candies get safely into our customers hands-and mouths** **_._** **Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has more than 3,300 employees proudly working across sales offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and in manufacturing facilities at Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, at our global Research & Development Technical Centre and Global Business Hub in Maharashtra and in a vast distribution network across the country. We are also proud to be recognised by Avatar as the Best Companies for Women in India in 2019 - the fourth time we've received this award.** Mondelez International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. **Job Type** Regular Sustainability, Well Being & Social Impact Corporate & Government Affairs At Mondelez International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel valuable about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity! Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Chance/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact (phone hidden) for assistance.

📌 Technical Executive (Dharapuram)
🏢 Mondelēz International
📍 Dharapuram