Position: Asst Operations Manager(Agriculture)
Experience: 1+years
Location: Pune
Salary: up to 4lpa
We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven AsstOperations Manager with 1 to 4 years of relevant experience to manage and streamline our end-to-end Agri-operations. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in operations, hands-on experience in Agri-sourcing and execution, and excellent coordination skills to work with multiple stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-End Operations Management: Oversee the complete lifecycle from fruit sourcing to final dispatch including planning, execution, and troubleshooting.
- Sourcing & Procurement: Identify and onboard reliable farmer partners; manage sourcing of fruits as per quality and volume requirements.
- Vendor & Farmer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, FPOs, aggregators, and other stakeholders.
- Negotiation & Cost Optimization: Ensure best pricing and terms through effective negotiation while maintaining sustainable farmer relationships.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure produce meets required quality and compliance standards during sourcing, harvesting, and packaging stages.
- Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of procurement, quality, and logistics metrics for performance tracking and reporting.
Key Requirements:
- MBA in Agriculture or Agribusiness Management (ABM preferred).
- 14 years of relevant experience in Agri-operations, sourcing, or supply chain.
- On-ground exposure to fruit sourcing, farmer engagement, and harvest planning is a must.
- Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and coordination skills.
- Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments with cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to travel to sourcing locations and farms as needed.
