Assistant Manager - Operations - Agriculture

Description:

About the job

Position: Asst Operations Manager(Agriculture)

Experience: 1+years

Location: Pune

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Asst Operations 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).

- 1-4 years of relevant experience in Agri-operations, sourcing, or supply chain.

- 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