Role Purpose- Develop strategy for ensuring milk supply, lead and manage milk supply chain to drive effective operations in collection of milk; improve dairy farming practices in local market and enhancing availability and quality of local milk; lead milk extension program through establishment of collection centres to ensure sustainable local milk sources for FFD that would enable achievement of business objectives and growth. Role Accountabilities- Milk Sourcing Strategy - Develop the milk sourcing strategy to meet the current as well as future milk requirements and ensure alignment with the overall business strategy - Study best practices being adopted in other developed markets and apply them while developing a strategy for the local market - Interact with dairy farmers, communities to understand their needs, challenges and services required and include them in strategy development to build a sustainable partnership with them Milk Supply Chain Management - Design and implement the optimal supply chain model suitable for milk sourcing at optimal cost - Establish a strong network of milk sourcing centres and efficient cold chain logistics to source adequate quantity as planned and transfer milk inappropriate storage conditions to manufacturing site - Forecasts milk requirements in current as well as future in line with production planning - Ensure execution and management of day to day supply chain activities and supply of milk as per the production plan - Identify potential risks in milk sourcing such as quality of milk, fluctuations in supply, etc. and develop plans to overcome them - Work with New product development team and ensure planning and on time supply of quality milk for product innovations Farmer Development and Management - Design and lead farmer development programs in India by leveraging the global expertise and understanding local market needs - Provide value-added knowledge to farmers through activities/ events designed, educate them on best practices and help them to increase their dairy productivity - Educate farmers on benefits of partnerships with FFD and establish long term partnerships with farmers for mutual benefits - Ensure adequate training to farmers through identified models by organizing discussion groups, field days and class room based training sessions leading to an overall improvement in the dairy industry of India. - Lead on-farm trials of new initiatives and share knowledge and experience gained from these activities and through engagement of farmers.

Pune

Fonterra Future Dairy Partners - Manager - Milk Procurement & Dairy Development  

Fonterra Future Dairy Partners - Manager - Milk Procurement & Dairy Development   ,Job Description for Fonterra Future Dairy Partners - Manager - Milk Procurement & Dairy Development   in Fonterra Future Dairy Private Limited in  Pune for (8-17) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Fonterra Future Dairy Partners - Manager - Milk Procurement & Dairy Development   in Fonterra Future Dairy Private Limited in  Pune for (8-17) years of experience. Apply Now!