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At AB InBev, you'll join a driven team that shares your desire to grow, your courage to challenge and commitment to act. You will see your career story unfold like never before. Quench your thirst for success. Come, sit at the table! Primary Purpose of the role : Owner and overall lead for the Agriculture Development program for ABI in India. Along with the development and up-skilling of the team of agronomists and field officers internally, this person will also be the central point of contact with all external stakeholders - driving the quality-growth and reputation building of the program across the supply chain. Key Tasks & Accountabilities : 1. Program & team management : - Crop Protocol a)implementation by team and b)adoption by farmers - Co create, implement and review larger strategic special projects (as and when finalized) - Leading the Field Agronomist in their day-to-day operations, and carrying out monthly reviews to check the monthly proceedings. - Constantly opening up gaps and addressing them through internal expertise or necessary external collaborations - Drive, develop and foster strong ABI culture of continuous improvement within Agro Team. - Broadening the vision and operation of our field demonstration projects - in order to make it a centre of visual demonstration, showcasing all the best practices at one point, and a centre to calculate the Farm Income - Planning and organizing the Field Day in India - Overall budget management of the program 2. External relationship management : - Monitoring the overall farmers relationship Management - Managing the Mandi/Vendor Relationship to ensure Supply Security - Driving external partnerships along with the field agronomists, partnership supervisor and research agronomist - Making critical reports and presentations to external partners and stakeholders - Partnership Development : Bringing new partnerships that can support and upscale the overall development of the program - Be the driver of reputation with all external stakeholders - including working on creating external communications material 3. Internal relationship management : - Ensuring integrated working with the research, B&Q, raw material & the larger procurement team - Work in tandem with the R&D team, and to ensure that knowledge flow takes place smoothly between the two teams - Collaborate with the legal and corporate affairs team on a continuous basis to understand legal compliance and its impact to the business - Subsequently work with internal and external legal support for filing and managing of Agro operations in the country - Working closely with GBR team for Data Analysis of Commercials Production - Supporting Field Agronomist in identifying the most suitable growing regions for malt barley cultivation. 4. Procurement Process : - Ensuring the smooth Procurement operations and creation of effective Pricing and Buyback Policy - Drive a focus on Barley quality, and create the best-in-class barley growing and procurement program - Ensure a reliable supply of high-quality raw materials through local sourcing and competitive commercial terms Required Knowledge, Skills & Attributes : Education & Experience : - Minimum MSc in Agriculture / MBA in Agro Business - 4+ year work experience, will be preferred - Experience of having worked in managing teams will be preferred Skills & Knowledge : - Experience of working with farmers to understand major challenges in production environment - Familiarity with small grains production practices, with a perspective on how to improve crop productivity and work in a collaborative mode with the farmers - Must have experience in developing, implementing, and running agro business programs - Understanding of working with farmer co-operatives / producer organizations will be preferred - Developing partnerships relevant to internal needs of the program and team - Ability to work in a team by taking everyone along and effectively managing multiple projects & initiatives - Previous experience with research and development teams will be preferred - Candidates with experience in managing team of agronomists and field agri officers will be preferred - Proficiency with computers, MS office & diagnostic computer/agro software - Experience in presenting business proposals and budget proposals - Valid driver's license & willing to travel - Needs to overcome socioeconomic and cultural barriers to understand the core of the issues being faced by our farmers and team on the field - Unwavering focus on quality, ethics and a policy of taking "no-shortcuts" Personal Attributes : 1. High energy 2. Solution-oriented and positive attitude 3. Exceptional customer orientation 4. Fast-mover, quick to adapt 5. Flexibility and resilience in a fast-moving environment 6. Integrity and professionalism And above all of this, an undying love for beer!

Gurgaon/Gurugram

AB InBev - Senior Manager - Agro Development 

AB InBev - Senior Manager - Agro Development  ,Job Description for AB InBev - Senior Manager - Agro Development  in AB InBev in  Gurgaon/Gurugram for (4-8) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for AB InBev - Senior Manager - Agro Development  in AB InBev in  Gurgaon/Gurugram for (4-8) years of experience. Apply Now!