Field Agronomy Analyst

Company Description

Oterra is the global leader in naturally sourced colors for food, beverages, dietary supplements, and pet food. With over 140 years of expertise, we believe nature got it right the first time. Join our fast-growing, international team and help us make natural, healthy food accessible worldwide.

Join Oterra in making natural food and beverages easy, for a sustainable and healthy world.

Headquartered in Denmark, with production sites in Europe, Latin America, and the US, we’re a passionate team of over 1400 team members of 48 nationalities in 27 countries worldwide, serving 120 markets globally. As the leading worldwide provider of natural colors, we offer food and beverage manufacturers an alternative to artificial colors. Food and health are at the heart of everything we do and every day over 400 million people eat a product with our colors in it. We believe that nature got it right the first time.

Job Description

About the Role

At Oterra, we are looking for a Field Agronomy Analyst to join our Global Sourcing team.

This position plays a key role in strengthening our relationships with growers while driving agronomic excellence to improve sweet potato yields and ensure a reliable supply for our extraction operations.

Position Information

Job Title

Field Agronomy Analyst

Department

Global Sourcing

Location

Peru – Nationwide, with location based on key agricultural development areas

Reports To

Category Manager

Direct Reports

None

Key Purpose of the Role

The Field Agronomy Analyst is responsible for developing strong partnerships with growers while providing agronomic support and technical guidance focused on improving sweet potato productivity, crop quality, and forecast accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, ensuring effective crop management and successful harvest execution.
• Conduct regular field inspections across assigned plots, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and providing timely recommendations.
• Analyze agronomic data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Design and execute agronomic field trials from different technical perspectives, ensuring objective and reliable results.
• Prepare monthly production forecasts to support extraction site planning and ensure consistent supply visibility.
• Support additional sourcing and agronomic activities as required.

Join Oterra

If you are passionate about agriculture, enjoy working closely with farmers, and want to contribute to improving sustainable agricultural production through data-driven agronomy, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us create natural solutions for a better future.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred Background

• Agronomy
• Agribusiness
• Related Agricultural Sciences

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in agronomy, crop management, or agricultural production.

Languages

• Intermediate English.
• Portuguese is considered an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office.
• Agronomic data analysis.
• Crop monitoring and field management.
• Agricultural mechanization and new technologies.
• Budget and cost analysis.
• Valid driver's license.

SAP experience is not required.

Competencies

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• Results orientation.
• Ability to build relationships with growers and stakeholders.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Adaptability and continuous improvement focus.

Additional Information

Working Conditions

• Frequent monthly travel across northern Peru.
• Significant time spent in the field conducting crop inspections and supporting growers.