Full time
Description
Responsibilities Lead the Team and assist Regional Manager in implementing better Extension Model for Farmer Connect Realignment of territory and vendor base as per the change in model of operation. Lead the Storage Modernization Agenda in the Region assisting Regional Manager Lead Storage Net , Better Storage Protocols among all Team Members , Assisting Regional Manager Lead the relationship building with local government officials & administrative officers drawing strategic alliance for business sustainability Assist regional manager in structuring of AOP for the region Ensuring identification and thereafter sustaining uninterrupted supplies of Potato for the plant – month wise / season wise. Identify / create / develop / grow / Sustain new as well as existing agro contract/Non contract farming pockets. Ensuring implementation of Contract Farming norm / seed sale / Vendor data base. Identification and development of third party cold store as per PIH norms for seed / chip grade, maintenance of long term potato stocks as per protocol. Ensure online accounting and documentation of material stored in chip grade/ seed as per SOX requirement in coordination with commercial team at local level & HO. Ensure identification of key supplier - farmers / traders / cooperatives / association / groups / NGO and sustain strategic relationship with them. Ensure discipline amongst partners / suppliers / effective administration and implementation of company policy and standards. Own and drive the Engage Everyday - CSR agenda to develop sustainable relationship with farmers and other stakeholders Qualifications Proven experience of dealing with farmers, traders, negotiation, selling, collaboration, agricultural departments & state agricultural policy. Ø Experience of dealing with local government authorities, suppliers, transporters, farmer unions
