Business Head - Ethanol

Role Purpose:

The role will lead the end-to-end ethanol business, with complete ownership of procurement, commercial operations, sales, profitability, and business expansion. The position requires a strong commercial leader with deep understanding of feedstock sourcing, ethanol market dynamics, risk management, and international trade.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the complete ethanol business operations with full P&L ownership

- Manage end-to-end activities from procurement of feedstocks to sales of ethanol

- Develop sourcing strategies for key feedstocks and ensure supply continuity

- Drive domestic and international ethanol sales and business development initiatives

- Monitor ethanol market trends, pricing, regulations, and global demand-supply dynamics

- Develop and implement commercial and risk management strategies

- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, regulators, and industry stakeholders

- Coordinate with operations, logistics, finance, and trading teams for smooth execution

- Identify new business opportunities and support expansion into new markets

- Lead and mentor cross-functional commercial and operational teams

Candidate Profile:

- 15-22 years of experience in ethanol, biofuels, agri commodities, sugar, or allied sectors

- Strong exposure to feedstock procurement, ethanol sales, and commercial operations

- Proven experience handling P&L and business leadership responsibilities

- Strong understanding of ethanol market intelligence, pricing mechanisms, and industry regulations

- Experience in risk management and commercial strategy development

- Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities

- Willingness to travel internationally as part of the role

Key Competencies:

- Commercial and strategic leadership

- Feedstock sourcing and supply chain understanding

- Market intelligence and price-risk awareness

- Business development and relationship management

- Cross-functional leadership and execution excellence