PepsiCo - Senior Manager - Supply Chain Agro

Senior Manager - Supply Chain Agro Overview:

- Lead field team and assist Regional Manager in implementing better extension model for "Farmer Connect".

- Realignment of territory and vendor base as per the change in model of operation.

- Ensuring implementation of CF norm / seed sale / vendor data base.

- Get agreements signs off from field & Cold Store stakeholders.

- Lead potato storage management in his territory (Direct & Supervision)

- Lead due diligence & audit compliance of all cold stores of the territory.

- Identification and development of third-party cold store as per PIH norms for seed / chip grade, maintenance of long-term potato stocks as per protocol.

- Realignment of Storage base (new & existing) & improve on store S&R% assisting Regional Manager.

- Lead "Agro Digitalization" in East India & also remain key user in PAN India.

- Lead/ Develop/ Sustain - capability of smart-Agro & ensure 100% compliance through end-users.

- Ensure documentation of terrain wise entries & MIS reporting for the territory through end users' hand-held tabs.
- Prepare AOP for the region in collaboration with Regional Manager.

- Ensuring uninterrupted supplies of Potato for the plant - Day/ week/ month & season wise.

- Identify / create / develop / grow / sustain new as well early areas of agro-contacts/ farming pockets.

- Ensure discipline amongst partners/ suppliers/ effective administration and implementation of PepsiCo policy COC.

- Own and drive the Safety agenda - in the territory (field/ Cold Stores/ Silo)

Lead SFI agenda to develop sustainable relationship with farmers and other stakeholders in the territory.

Responsibilities:

People Accountabilities:

- Lead the relationship building with local government officials & administrative officers drawing strategic alliance for business sustainability in East.

- Ensure discipline amongst partners/ suppliers/ effective administration and implementation of PepsiCo policy & COC.

- Counselling and coaching to farmer members and growers on best farming practices.

- Build relationship with vendors and identify potential new vendors / associations/ NGOs etc. to mitigate the growing requirement with specific quality norms.

- Motivate all stakeholders on better technology acceptance.

- Mentor peers & new-comers - for smooth sync to the system.

- Counselling and coaching to farmer members and growers on best farming practices

- Understanding, supporting and resolving problems of other team members

- Monitor and ensure compliance of plan vs actual

- Learning continuously and upgrading own abilities.

- Seeking feedback from team members and seniors

Qualifications:

SKILL/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

- Education: Graduate/ PG in Agriculture/ MBA - Marketing / Supply Chain

- Functional Experience: Approx. 9-10 years of experience

- Language: English, Hindi, Local language preferred

Experience:

- At least 10 years of hardcore agriculture Input sales / procurement / supply chain experience in a sales / manufacturing / processing set up.

- Proven experience of dealing with farmers, traders, negotiation, selling, collaboration, agricultural departments & state agricultural policy.

- Experience of dealing with local government authorities, suppliers, transporters, CPRI, CIP, & other Agricultural nodal bodies