Overview Main Purpose – In charge of one territory/region - Ensure the CF development of all the relevant crops - majorly potatoes seed independently Identification of farmers / traders / cooperatives / association / groups / NGO and sustain strategic relationship with them to ensure seed to seed operation takes place smoothly Ensure discipline amongst farmers / partners / suppliers to have effective administration and implementation of company policy and standards. Also, maintain and lead the relationship building with local government officials & administrative officers. Ensuring implementation of Contract Farming norms / seed sale / supplier data base and Mandi relations Drive the SFP – Water positive agenda through drip irrigation and DSR (Direct seeding of rice) contributing to PI Positive Water balance and RCV, CI, Demo Farms and other Ag+ agenda in the states. Own and drive the Engage Everyday - CSR agenda to develop sustainable relationship with farmers and other stakeholders. Drive the Agro capability development agenda for the Agro region – driving the Agri-technological knowledge sharing and competency building within the team. Identify, modify, store and manage the seed cold stores as per PIH protocols to ensure the quality and losses remains as per expectations. Responsibilities Accountabilities – In charge of one territory/region - Ensure the CF development of all the relevant crops - majorly potatoes seed independently Identify and develop the new farmers/area for the seed multiplication to cater the need of the business. Execute the contract farming proposal as per the contract/agreement with the farmers. Arrange for seed advance collection, bank loan proposal clearance on behalf of growers. Identify the new pockets that would complement / supplement existing plan and increase penetration of program and create opportunities to improve quality of the produce. Arrange for timely allocation / distribution of seed to farmers and arrange post planting supervision and POP implementation. Ensure the DFD (Digital Field Diary) for each and every terrains mapped, timely data update, capturing of events, POP adherence, strip test, diseases/rains challenges and Manager assessment factors to give visibility to the business on quantity and quality of seed production Develop/arrange farmers/vendors to provide shed arrangements and graders availability for timely procurement of the seed from the farmers fields. Arrange for timely harvesting of material and supply to stores/regions as per requirement. Ensure seed security programs and zero pilferage of seed. Ensure identification of key supplier - farmers / traders / cooperatives / association / groups / NGO and sustain relationship with them Counseling and coaching to farmer members and growers on Package Of Practice (POP) Build relationship with each grower and identify potential new groups / association / NGO etc. to grow / penetrate and increase farming. Maintain ongoing relationship with the farmers, key members of society and government and suppliers. Ensure discipline amongst partners / suppliers / effective administration and implementation of company policy and standards. Also, maintain relationship with local government officials & administrative officers. Get agreements signed off from growers within stipulated time frame. Prepare potatoes seed sale documentation, POP documentation, buying / procurement documentation, transit documents and digitalized PPR for each lots/vehcile Implement Ex-Deal purchases / F.O.R deals Set up quality labs and conduct quality test and report buying standards Liaison with local government officials – agricultural / horticulture – arrange field visits and increase farmer connect & get third party endorsement Ensuring implementation of CF norms / seed sale / supplier data base and mundi relations. Daily updating and maintenance of dispatch records for all procurements, contractual jobs for loading /unloading, submission of Mandi Tax. Handling queries ensuring accurate documentation and completion of formalities as per QC protocol Drive the Agro capability development agenda for the Agro region – driving the Agri-technological knowledge sharing and competency building within the team. Drive the agenda developed centrally on Agro competency development. Mentor the new joiners on Agro techno-commercial skills. Continuously share internally and externally the Agro best practices Own and drive the Agro SFP and Regen Ag+ agenda to develop sustainable relationship with farmers and other stakeholders. Collaborate with other team members to build Agro SFP calendar. Monitor and ensure compliance of SFP training calendar. Drive micro irrigation in the geography. Drive various Regenerative agriculture practices like Demo Farms, Bio Char etc. People : Contributing towards effectiveness of own department : Participating actively in team meetings to analyze short falls, problems, concern areas with others and developing action plans. Implementing action plans Understanding, support and resolve problems of other team members Developing and maintaining service orientation in the department Providing inputs to the manager in developing the AOP/PSP/CF Proposal. Learning continuously and upgrading own abilities : Seeking feedback from team members and seniors Reflecting on own competencies and possible gaps Setting learning goals Monitoring implementation of these goals Continuously updating knowledge from external environment Qualifications Key Skills/Experience Required – Education: Graduate/ PG in Agriculture/ MBA – Marketing / Supply Chain Functional Experience: Approx 2-3 years of experience Language: English, Hindi, Local language preferred Experience: Experience of dealing with farmers, traders, negotiation, selling, collaboration, agricultural departments & state agricultural policy. Experience of dealing with local government authorities, suppliers, store’s owner, transporters, farmer unions