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KUNAL R.TIWARI
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Seeking managerial assignments in Agri Business Development / Agri-Input Marketing / Supply Chain Management / Logistics with a leading organization.
PROFESSIONAL ABRIDGEMENT
A mission focused agribusiness professional with 3.4 years rich experience in Plantation Operations, Farm Management, Administration and Man Management, Nursery Management Procurement/Purchase, Business development, Pack House operations, Exports, Logistics, Liaison, Operational Management and Team Management in Agricultural Sector.
Presently associated with DS Green Agrotech Pvt Ltd. (DS Group, Noida) in the capacity of Location Head-Agri Operations with prime responsibilities of Farm Management, Operational planning, Strategic planning, Purchase planning, Production planning, Control function & managing the Business relations with key clients(Buyers, Suppliers & Govt Officials).
Expertise in handling a diverse range of Farm Operations, Procurement/Sourcing aspects of Agricultural crops and farm equipments, Project formulation and Vendor development.
Professional Credential
1) Since July’10-Till Date DS GREEN AGROTECH PVT LTD. (DS GROUP, NOIDA) as Location Head-Agri Operations (Base-Seoni, M.P.)
Responsibilities:
Farm Operations
Establishment and management (Operational, administrative and commercial management) of Cluster of farm units’ up-to total aggregate area 284 acres.
Looking after new plantation of Sandal/Amla/Pomo at Seoni, M.P. planted in 284 Acre of DS Green Agrotech (Diversification of DS group in Agriculture field).
Managing the entire plantation and all related aspects at Seoni as Site-in-charge.
Planning and directing intercultural and other agriculture operations viz. Ploughing, sowing, Fertigation, Drip irrigation, weeding, harvesting etc. and identifying and introducing intercrops relating to Food Grains, Pulses, Oilseeds and fruit crops to maximize commercial returns from intercrops.
To introduce Good agricultural practices, record & disseminate them amongst Farm Executives/supervisors in order to increase the production and quality.
Responsible for post-harvesting care, packing, storage and sale of intercrops and Horticulture produce. Also deal with Sales and Mandi yard related matters including invoicing, VAT etc.
Nursery Management
Responsible for establishment of Sandalwood nursery of 2 Lacs plants in FY 2010-11.
Responsible for selection and purchase of poly house, shade nets, root trainers, poly-bags, other hardware and consumables required for nursery.
Responsible for deploying and training nursery labour for media preparation, bed preparation, planting, transplanting, etc.
Responsible for cost control and commercial output of nursery.
Also responsible for registration of nursery with State Horticulture Department, NHB and for arranging subsidies wherever applicable.
Selecting plus tree and qualitative seedling for nursery raising.
Administration
Preparing Budgets, monitor, control actual costs versus Budgets relating to Farm and prepare monthly various MIS Reports.
To look after administrative, personnel, Labour issues and ensure all legal compliance.
Assisting Purchase department in procurement of Farm Machinery, tools and Implements such as Tractors, power Tillers, MB Plough, Cultivator, DG Sets and Submersible Pumps etc. and ensure proper utilization and maintenance of such Capital Assets.
Supervising tree growing and harvesting activities with an eye on cost control.
Ensuring maintenance of proper documentation for maintaining compliance with statutory requirements.
Man Management
To supervise and train multiple Farm Supervisors/Executives, Nursery in-charges of different Blocks.
Liaisoning with Govt. officers, Bankers for various approvals/ sanctions.
Identifying training needs, leading trainings and motivating the work force to meet the stipulated targets on a daily as well as monthly basis.
2) Since Apr’10-June’10 DS GREEN AGROTECH PVT LTD. (DS GROUP, NOIDA) as Management Executive-Agri Operations (Base-Noida)
Responsibilities:
Procurement / Sourcing
Identifying, developing & maintaining local / overseas vendor base for obtaining timely & cost effective procurement of materials at favorable terms to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.
Inviting offers from vendors / contractors as per BOQ, evaluating techno-commercially and awarding purchase orders / work contracts after negotiation on IMIS Module.
Vendor Development & Materials Management
Preparing Annual Rate Contracts with vendors for stackable items & timely renewal of contracts after review.
Interfacing with the suppliers, negotiating the rates, releasing P.O. terms & conditions, handling material verification and further inspecting the goods.
Formulating MIS reports relating to material management, cost savings / vendor Quality Assurance operations & transmitting them to the top management for facilitating the decision making process.
Budgeting & Fund Planning
Preparing Annual & monthly Budgets based on plans for work, schemes, estimate etc.
Filter various financial approvals required at site from Corporate Office and Coordinate with Business Head for the same.
Consolidating monthly site funds requirements and advice funds transfer to accounts.
Sales & Collection
Coordinating with wholesalers, retailers & mandies for analyzing and defining their requirements & increasing market penetration.
Ensure proper prices and Sales agreements. Ensure completion of documentation relating to Sales.
1) Since Apr’09-March’10 DS GREEN AGROTECH PVT LTD. (DS GROUP, NOIDA) as Senior Executive-Agri Operations (Base-Noida)
Responsibilities:
Co-coordinating & facilitating operations for Plantation of Sandal, Pomegranate, Orange Banana, Papaya, Amla, Water melon, Pulses, Soybean & medicinal crops at various sites in M.P. & C.G. including inter site co-ordination.
Vendor identification, selection, evaluation and development at local and national market.
Handling Accounts functions entailing funds disbursement, submission of monthly cash account with regard to all expenditures, and revenue generation.
Designing Business plans & strategies for maximizing profitability & revenue generation.
Analyzing the market, offers and the prices on a regular basis and implementing proactive measures, to be ahead of the market at all times.
Carryout special project on need basis as and when required (Honey Bee Keeping/CDM/EUREPGAP/Packaged drinking water/Waste water Mgt).
Since March’08-March’09 DS GREEN AGROTECH PVT LTD. (DS GROUP, NOIDA) as Project Executive (Base-Noida)
Responsibilities:
Monitoring day to day progress of different sites against monthly & yearly budgets and intervene with course correction wherever required.
Evaluating and adapting systems & procedures. Supervising the preparation of MIS reports on technical & financial performance viz, fund management, cost control & profitability, etc.
Formulating budgets to determine difference between projected & actual results and implementing corrective actions.
Scrutinizing bills and ensuring timely payment to supply chain partners.
Liasoning and negotiating business with Corporate, Govt. bodies, fund and non-fund based facilities at favorable terms to meet project requirements. Optimum & timely utilization of available funds towards the accomplishment of organizational goals.
2) Oct’07– March’08 FRESHTROP FRUITS LTD, NASIK as Production Assistant
Responsibilities:
Coordinating, supervising & executing production & packaging of grapes, Cold Chain management, logistic & dispatch.
Developing container-wise MIS tracker sheet.
Generating MIS reports on grape procurement with competitor's purchase price & shared for decision making.
Execution of Auditing of Grape farms for EUREPGAP certification.
Executing farmer’s registration, farmers meeting.
Coordinating with different Labs for sample analysis.
Coordinating AGMARK inspection
Corporate Training
Project Title: ‘‘To Study the Production, Procurement, Processing & Supply chain of non FCV tobacco for Exports’’ for GODFREY PHILLIPS INDIA LIMITED.
Duration: 2.5 months (June 2007-Aug 2007)
Project Details: The project study was done to identify the potential market for non FCV tobacco & to explore the possibilities of exporting non FCV tobacco growing in different growth zones in India.
Academic Credentials
Post Graduate Diploma in Agri Business and Plantation Management from Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM), Bangalore (2007) with CGPA 2.63/4.
B.Sc. Agriculture & Technology from AAI-DU, Allahabad (2002-2006) with CGPA 9.59.
Computer Skills
Proficient Working Knowledge of application Software such as MS-WORD, MS-EXCEL, MS-PPT & Internet.
Personal Details:
Date of Birth : 12th June, 1982
Sex : Male
Marital Status : Single
Language known : English, Hindi