Location: Kearney,NE, USA
CSS Farms is a multi-state agricultural business with a mission of Growing Great Together. We achieveour vision by leading the way in stewardship and solutions for every field, every load, every day.We take great pride in doing the job right and believe our best work is achieved when we work together.Farming is our way of life, we have a deep passion for the land, our families, and our communities. Ourlegacy is rooted in solving hard problems and tackling new business ventures.SummaryAt CSS Farms, what s just as imperative to us as growing a quality potato product, is our role in followingsustainable practices that are beneficial to, and considerate of, the environment. We play a significantrole in preserving the future of agriculture for decades to come - it s important to us at CSS Farms, andto the customers we serve. As such, we are looking to add a Sustainability Data Steward to our teamthat will help tell our sustainability story - gathering input, summarizing data, and providing qualityinformation directly to our external stakeholders.The Sustainability Data Steward will be a critical liaison between our internal Agronomy, Sales, and Datateams, and help deliver high-quality results to our customers. This individual will have a passion forcustomer service, mining accurate data, and using that data to derive meaningful insights and tell ameaningful story. This role reports to our Director of Ag Innovation and Sustainability and ideally will bebased out of our Shared Services office in Kearney, Nebraska.Learn more about our sustainability initiatives at CSS Farms and where you could make a difference asour Sustainability Data Steward.Key ResponsibilitiesThe primary responsibility of the Sustainability Data Steward will be to gather, analyze and approve datafor accuracy to ensure we deliver complete, comprehensive and consistent information to ourcustomers.In relation to the above, this individual will:• Collaborate extensively with internal CSS Farms teams (Agronomy, Sales, IT, farms) and externalcustomers regarding the data surrounding our sustainability practices• Represent CSS Farms through frequent external customer interactions, embodying our corevalues and acting with professionalism, business savvy and a customer focused mindset• Navigate customer data requests by evaluating current state, identifying need and leadingexecution of internal process to satisfy request• Prepare a monthly review and analysis of agronomic & sustainability data captured through thecrop life cycle to ensure accuracy of data submissions• Develop a sign off process for data input & output at farm level• Use agronomic & farm knowledge to identify possible data errors or discrepancies• Develop working knowledge for our customer data requirements and ensure timely submissionahead of deadlines• Develop working relationships with critical stakeholders at each farm (agronomists, farmmanagers, operations, and admin staff)• Interact regularly with Director of Ag Innovation & Sustainability to ensure that CSS Farms ishitting the mark in terms of customer deliverables and sustainability practices• Maintain a thorough understanding of CSS Farms key customers contract volumes andSustainability/Regen Ag goals that are connected to our doing business with them• Demonstrate strong collaboration skills through frequent interaction and partnership with Sales& Marketing and Data/IT teams• Develop mastery in capability of using CSS Farms data systems• Work with finance team to acquire and develop reports that support processes for ensuringdata quality across all entities (Agronomy, Sales, and Data) are consistent and accurate.• Find ways to automate data quality checks.• Identify and implement solutions surrounding sustainability data needs that will come withongoing mastery of our sustainability practices and ongoing future customer needs• Be open to eventual evolution of role scope and responsibilities as CSS Farms sustainability datapractices become more streamlined and data project needs internally evolveDesired Qualifications• Bachelor s Degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Agronomy, or related field• Strong project management skills - ability to successfully facilitate end to end execution of aproject from ideation to final delivery• Natural inquisitiveness and desire to dig deeper into data and information to derive insights,ensure accuracy, and create quality output• Comfortable and willingness in building relationships with critical internal and externalstakeholders in order to gather information, understand new processes, challenge accuracy ofdata to deliver exceptional end product• Advanced skills using Microsoft Excel to maintain and manipulate data, derive insights, audit forquality and accuracy• Strong proficiency in other Microsoft and technology programs, with ability and willingness toquickly learn and master new programs as needed in the role• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy while managing competing priorities in a fast-pacedenvironment.• Strong customer service skillset, with emphasis on the ability and willingness to anticipate needsand drive for action and solutions• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to presentinformation in a competent, efficient manner to leadership and external stakeholders• Ability to comprehend, read, write, and communicate proficiently in English.• Ability to travel up to 20% of work time, or more as needed dependent on project status andneeds, with additional flexibility in schedule for routine company meetings and events.Work Authorization• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibilityto work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verificationdocument form upon hire.Benefits• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.• Healthcare, Dental and Vision coverage as outlined in the company benefits overview.• Flex spending account for out-of-pocket medical expenses.• 401(k) plan with company-matching opportunities.• Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance.AAP/EEO StatementCSS Farms provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Inaddition to federal law requirements, CSS Farms complies with applicable state and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policyapplies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.CSS Farms expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, orveteran status Date posted: 10/15/2024