Overview JOB DESCRIPTION: To implement better Extension Model for Farmer connect. Ensuring identification and thereafter sustaining uninterrupted supplies of Potato for the plant – month wise / season wise. Identify / Create / Develop / Grow / Sustain new as well as existing Agro contract farming pockets. Implement Supplier Model Agenda in the region assisting Regional Manager Ensure stock management in stores for Chip grade potatoes as well as seed, implement store modernization in the state Ensure quality and quantity deliverables – CF and NCF buying within PIH specifications Ensure discipline amongst partners / suppliers / effective administration and implementation of company policy and standards. Drive the sustainable agriculture program and ensure sustainably sourced potato volume, drive water positive agenda through micro irrigation and SFP contributing to PI positive water balance. Drive the Agro capability development agenda – driving the Agro technological knowledge sharing and competency building within the team, partners, farmers Supportive role to the R&D initiatives on new varieties, POPs, Store management etc Responsibilities ACCOUNTABILITIES: Ensure the CF development of potatoes independently, ensure business within AOP costs Identify and develop the new farmers/area for the potato multiplication to cater the need of the business Identify the new pockets that would complement / supplement existing plan and increase penetration of program and create opportunities to increase quality and quantity Arrange for timely allocation / distribution of seed to farmers and arrange post planting supervision and POP adherence Ensure chip grade programs and zero pilferage of Chip grade potato Ensure Agro key quality and quantity deliverables – CF and NCF buying within PIH specifications Market intelligence, competitors buying activities, tactical buying expertise to make the volume and rates within AOP Quality deliveries – TPoD, Ref cap and Solid percentage Close coordination with transport agency and LD&T Manager for timely placement of vehicles. Ensure identification of key supplier - farmers / traders / cooperatives / association / groups / NGO and sustain relationship with them 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. Set up quality labs and conduct cook test and report buying standards Liaison with local government officials – agricultural / horticulture – arrange field visits and increase farmer connect & get third party endorsement Ensuring identification and thereafter sustaining potato stores for uninterrupted supplies of Potato for all the plant – month wise / season wise with in quality specification Implement safety agenda in the state Qualifications Qualifications Education: Graduate/ PG in Agriculture/ MBA – Marketing / Supply Chain Experience: At least 1 years of hard-core agriculture In-Put sales / procurement / supply chain / cold store management experience in a sales / manufacturing / processing set up