Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Procure export-quality sweet corn from farmers, FPOs, and local suppliers.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of growers and procurement partners.
• Visit farms regularly to monitor crop growth, maturity, and harvesting schedules.
• Ensure procurement is carried out as per export quality standards.
• Coordinate harvesting, collection, grading, and transportation to the packhouse.
• Negotiate procurement prices while maintaining long-term farmer relationships.
• Plan procurement volumes based on export orders and production forecasts.
• Ensure traceability and maintain procurement documentation.
• Coordinate with Quality, Packhouse, and Export teams for smooth operations.
• Resolve farmer queries and provide technical guidance wherever required.
• Monitor market trends, crop availability, and competitor procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and export regulations.

Key Skills

• Experience in sweet corn procurement for export or processing industries.
• Good understanding of sweet corn cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
• Strong farmer relationship and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of grading and export quality specifications.
• Planning, coordination, and supply chain management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems is an added advantage.
• Fluent in Marathi, Hindi, and English.
• Willingness to travel extensively to farming locations.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Export
• Food Processing
• Frozen Vegetables (IQF)
• Agri Export Companies
• Contract Farming Operations

Desired Candidate Profile

• 45 years of hands-on experience in sweet corn procurement.
• Strong network of sweet corn farmers and aggregators.
• Ability to work under tight procurement schedules during the harvesting season.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
• Self-motivated with a field-oriented approach.