Chief Operating Officer

About InPlanet InPlanet is a mission‑driven, remote‑first ClimateTech startup headquartered between Germany, Brazil, and the US with hubs in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, New York and London. We’re scaling Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) in tropical agriculture as a powerful method to remove carbon, regenerate soils, and transform the way food is grown in the tropics. Our vision is simple but bold: to sequester gigatons of CO2 while regenerating tropical soils in order to create a livable planet with nutritious food and healthy ecosystems for future generations. We’re doing this in partnership with farmers, scientists, and industry leaders – and we’re growing fast. Our company culture blends people‑first care and performance excellence . The Rocket represents our ambition and drive; the Heart symbolizes our focus on empathy, integrity, and collective impact. We’re proud of our globally diverse team and inclusive culture. Our teams span across continents, but our boots are firmly on the ground in Brazil – where the real climate impact happens. About The Role Hybrid, with travel in Brazil. Language skills: Portuguese and English (fluent). Start date: Ideally Q3/4 2025. We are searching for a seasoned, strategic, commercial, and hands‑on COO to lead and shape our go‑to‑market strategy for novel mineral‑based carbon removal products across agricultural and mining sectors and evolve our operational backbone. In this role, you’ll oversee our entire value chain – from mineral inputs and field operations to our internal science engine and technology roadmap. This is a senior role where bold strategy meets operational precision to drive transformational scale. This is a rare opportunity to refine product–market fit , identify scalable customer use cases , lead the integration of field deployment, scientific integrity, and operational scaling in one of the world’s most promising carbon removal approaches. On the operational front, you will work closely with our Chief Impact Officer and Head of Operations , who leads the charge on regional management, farmer acquisition, and the logistical execution of rock powder spreading across Brazil. You’ll work hand‑in‑hand with our VP of Science , ensuring that our field strategy is aligned with our scientific standards, operational goals, and long‑term climate impact targets – building a delivery system that is not only efficient, but deeply trusted by our farming partners. As a core strategic and visionary player, you’ll work cross‑functionally to ensure our product offering is differentiated and delivers real agronomic value while meeting carbon certification requirements. You’ll be responsible for orchestrating our 1‑100 scale‑up journey : evolving early pilots into robust, repeatable, and high‑impact operations at national scale. We’re at a tipping point of scale, with growing complexity across teams, partners, and international ecosystems. The ideal candidate has a strong operational track record , ideally in Brazilian agribusiness , and can bridge execution with innovation . You will report directly to the CEO and be a critical member of our Senior Leadership Team alongside our CFO. Key Responsibilities Strategy, Innovation & Scaling Operations Define and scale a novel carbon removal product – taking it from early traction to being a key player in agriculture and mining. Lead the design and execution of a world‑class ERW deployment operation across Brazil, with scalability in mind. Translate InPlanet’s carbon and climate goals into clear operational strategies and regional delivery models. Drive continuous improvement through operational KPIs, systemisation, and performance data. Agricultural & Supply Chain Leadership Drive go‑to‑market strategies that bring breakthrough mineral products into entrenched agricultural systems, building the trust and partnerships needed for national adoption. Build strategic partnerships with input suppliers, logistics providers, agricultural service firms, and regional stakeholders. Oversee the sourcing, logistics, and deployment of rock powder – from mine to farm. Ensure operational excellence and compliance with carbon standards, farmer requirements, and regulatory frameworks. Science‑Driven Operations & Technology Alignment Collaborate with Science, Carbon, and Technology teams to ensure smooth integration of R&D, field trials, and data flows. Bridge science and market, ensuring our product not only works in trials but wins in the real world. Support the legal team to uphold integrity in carbon reporting and environmental impact. Team & Culture Building Build a leadership culture that’s entrepreneurial, fast, and accountable – turning high performers into high‑impact owners. Lead, mentor, and grow high‑performing operations teams across Brazil and globally. Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and impact‑driven execution. Empower regional managers and technical leads to deliver quality projects at scale. You can be a Rock‑Star if you have Core Skills & Experience 10+ years of senior leadership in operations, supply chain, or agribusiness in Brazil and in high‑growth or startup contexts. Scaled something from messy beginnings to market success – ideally as a founder, GM, or CEO. Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building scalable systems from the ground up. Strong communication and negotiation skills in Portuguese and English. Key Qualities Visionary but pragmatic – able to balance long‑term strategy with daily urgency. Confident, emotionally intelligent leader who knows when to listen, act, and delegate. Comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity, and rapid growth. Hands‑on, humble, and willing to “get your boots dirty” when needed. Passion for sustainability, tropical agriculture, and climate innovation. Bonus Points Experience in impact‑driven sectors such as climate, carbon markets, or regenerative agriculture. Deep knowledge and network of Brazilian agriculture, logistics, or mining. Experience building strategic and commercial partnerships in Brazil, within agriculture. Experience with building and scaling tech for agriculture. Living Our Values Trust: You believe in being kind and transparent in the workplace, fostering an environment where trust thrives and collaboration flourishes. Drive: You possess an innate drive to take action with a hands‑on, can‑do attitude, propelled by urgency. Impact: You dream big and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the world, aligning with our overarching mission to address climate change. Competitive compensation expectations and our comp philosophy are openly discussed in the first interview. Share options to make you feel like an owner. Home office budget. Hybrid remote: ideally around São Paulo. Language programme monthly allowance. 40 days annual leave. The opportunity to be autonomous, make a huge difference and belong to a vision. Bi‑annual off‑sites in Brazil yay Laptop to fuel your productivity. Application Process Roughly 8 hours across 4–6 weeks from CV‑screening. Interview with VP of People. Interview with the Hiring Manager. 1–2 more 1:1 interviews with core leaders. Panel with 4+ team members (specific task, preparation needed). Verbal reference check & psychometric profiling. Offer. How To Apply Submit your CV in English, as this is the main language we use here at InPlanet (unless justified to be in Portuguese). Being an equal opportunities work provider is very important to us, and we are committed to ensuring that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We design our processes to be fair and equitable, and we believe in continuous learning. Seniority Level Executive Employment type Full‑time Job function Analyst and Management Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr