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Job Description
A fantastic opportunity is available for a SC Agro Associate in Burdwan, West Bengal. This role focuses on farmer engagement, supply chain management, and storage modernization to ensure uninterrupted supplies of key agricultural inputs like potato for processing plants. The role involves collaboration with farmers, vendors, local government officials, and internal teams to drive sustainable agriculture initiatives and contract farming practices.
Job Overview
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | SC Agro Associate |
| Location | Burdwan, West Bengal |
| Job Type | Full-time, On-site |
| Experience | 3–5 years in agriculture input sales, procurement, or supply chain in sales/manufacturing/processing environments |
| Education | Relevant qualifications in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or related fields preferred |
Key Responsibilities
- Lead team operations and assist the Regional Manager in implementing an improved Extension Model for Farmer Connect.
- Realign territory and vendor base based on operational model changes.
- Drive Storage Modernization Agenda, including Storage Net and Better Storage Protocols.
- Build and maintain relationships with local government officials, administrative officers, and stakeholders to support business sustainability.
- Assist in structuring the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the region.
- Ensure consistent, uninterrupted supplies of potato for processing plants on a month-wise and season-wise basis.
- Identify, develop, and sustain new and existing agro contract/non-contract farming pockets.
- Implement contract farming norms, seed sales, and vendor database management.
- Identify and develop third-party cold storage as per PIH norms and maintain long-term potato stocks.
- Ensure online accounting and documentation of materials stored in chip grade/seed as per SOX compliance.
- Identify key suppliers (farmers, traders, cooperatives, associations, NGOs) and maintain strategic relationships.
- Ensure discipline among partners and vendors while implementing company policies and standards.
- Own and drive the Engage Everyday CSR agenda to develop sustainable relationships with farmers and stakeholders.
Eligibility & Qualification
- Minimum 3–5 years of agriculture input sales, procurement, or supply chain experience in sales, manufacturing, or processing setups.
- Proven experience in farmer engagement, negotiation, collaboration, and agricultural sales.
- Experience dealing with local government authorities, suppliers, transporters, farmer unions, and state agricultural policies.
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Required Skills
- Expertise in contract farming, procurement, and storage management.
- Ability to build and maintain strategic alliances with farmers, traders, and government officials.
- Strong negotiation, planning, and team management capabilities.
- Experience with agricultural supply chain and CSR initiatives.
Why Apply?
- Want to work in a leading multinational FMCG company in the agriculture sector.
- Desire hands-on experience in farmer engagement, contract farming, and supply chain management.
- Seek opportunities to lead teams, influence policy, and implement sustainable agriculture practices.
- Value career growth in a challenging, high-impact role.
