Overview:
Lead field team and assist Regional Manager in implementing better extension model for “Farmer Connect”.
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Realignment of territory and vendor base as per the change in model of operation.
Ensuring implementation of CF norm / seed sale / vendor data base.
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Get agreements signs off from field & Cold Store stakeholders.
Lead potato storage management in his territory (Direct & Supervision)
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Lead due diligence & audit compliance of all cold stores of the territory.
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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.
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Realignment of Storage base (new & existing) & improve on store S&R% assisting Regional Manager.
Lead “Agro Digitalization” in East India & also remain key user in PAN India.
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Lead/ Develop/ Sustain – capability of smart-Agro & ensure 100% compliance through end-users.
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Ensure documentation of terrain wise entries & MIS reporting for the territory through end users’ hand-held tabs.
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Prepare AOP for the region in collaboration with Regional Manager.
Ensuring uninterrupted supplies of Potato for the plant – Day/ week/ month & season wise.
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Identify / create / develop / grow / sustain new as well early areas of agro-contacts/ farming pockets.
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Ensure discipline amongst partners/ suppliers/ effective administration and implementation of PepsiCo policy COC.
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Own and drive the Safety agenda – in the territory (field/ Cold Stores/ Silo)
Lead SFI agenda to develop sustainable relationship with farmers and other stakeholders in the territory.
Responsibilities:
People Accountabilities:
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Lead the relationship building with local government officials & administrative officers drawing strategic alliance for business sustainability in East.
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Ensure discipline amongst partners/ suppliers/ effective administration and implementation of PepsiCo policy & COC.
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Counselling and coaching to farmer members and growers on best farming practices.
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Build relationship with vendors and identify potential new vendors / associations/ NGOs etc. to mitigate the growing requirement with specific quality norms.
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Motivate all stakeholders on better technology acceptance.
Mentor peers & new-comers - - for smooth sync to the system.
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Counselling and coaching to farmer members and growers on best farming practices
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Understanding, supporting and resolving problems of other team members
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Monitor and ensure compliance of plan vs actual
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Learning continuously and upgrading own abilities.
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Seeking feedback from team members and seniors
Qualifications:
SKILL/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
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Education: Graduate/ PG in Agriculture/ MBA – Marketing / Supply Chain
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Functional Experience: Approx. 9-10 years of experience
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Language: English, Hindi, Local language preferred
Experience:
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At least 10 years of hardcore agriculture Input sales / procurement / supply chain experience in a sales / manufacturing / processing set up.
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Proven experience of dealing with farmers, traders, negotiation, selling, collaboration, agricultural departments & state agricultural policy.
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Experience of dealing with local government authorities, suppliers, transporters, CPRI, CIP, & other Agricultural nodal bodies