Director Agri Input

Job Description:
More than 18-20-year experience in Agri Input Industry handling Sourcing and Procurement of Agri Input from International Market, Sales & distribution of Agro Chemical, Fertilizer, Farm Machineries, and Seed
                                                      
Job Requirements:
• Must have worked towards Product Development in Agri Input space
• Minimum 10 years in Leadership Role, at least playing a Vice-President role with a reputed MNC
• Should have worked in any Part of Africa at least for a period of 5 years (desirable) • Should have knowledge of Agro Chemical formulation
• Should have knowledge of Fertilizer Blending
• Should have experience in managing various distribution channels ranging from bulk trading, institutional sales and packed distribution.
• Should have a good standing in the Industry & Trade Circles
• Should have in-depth knowledge about the major competitors in local/Africa Market and their modus operandi
• Should have knowledge of the container Freight market
• Should have knowledge of the Local Laws, Local Culture & Local Operations
• Should be strong in Channel Management
• Should be strong in Credit Control aspects in Agri Input Business
• Should have knowledge of the Internationally Accepted Quality Standards for the Agri Input
• Should be well versed with all the International Reports pertaining to Agri Inputs
• Should have good knowledge of all the Banking Instruments for International Trade
• Should possess a good entrepreneurial mind to create new markets for Existing products and New Products in Existing Market
 
Competencies:
 
 • Good analytical mind
• Good in Biz Modeling & Simulation
• Good in Strategic Thinking
• Should possess good leadership skills
• Should be a Good Team Player
• Should be able to Coach and Guide the Team in the right way
• Should have the abilities to develop and nurture both Internal and External Stakeholders
• Should have sound knowledge on the global Macro Economics and should be able to correlate the global Macros impacting respective Businesses.
• Should have strong Ownership and Commitment
• Should be good in Planning & Organization and Execution
• Should be good in Conducting Periodic Review, Giving Feedback and Taking Corrective Actions
• MBA from a Reputed Business School with a degree with Chemicals
 
Skills and Abilities:
 
 • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated good organizational and record keeping skills.
• Demonstrated good communication skills.
• Self-motivated, cooperative and flexible.
• Mechanical knowledge and agricultural equipment and tools expertise
• Ability to prepare periodic written reports
 • Ability to manage assets - equipment, labor Ability to budget, program, manage, schedule Results oriented manager
• Ability to interact successfully with employees
• Responsibly manage administrative and record keeping tasks related to running the farm business and overall success of the organization.