Executive - Agro operations

Tata Consumer Products Limited; Neemuch; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consumer Products Limited is seeking a dedicated Agro Operations professional in India to manage procurement of certified organic crops from farmer groups, ensure strict traceability, and support field-level agronomy. The role involves coordination with farmers, compliance with organic standards, and driving cost-efficient sourcing across the supply chain.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of hands-on experience in organic farming, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in agriculture with relevant field experience.
• 2–3 years in cultivation of herbs or crops with organic practices.
• Knowledge of NPOP, NOP (USDA), and EU Organic standards.
• Strong communication, teamwork, planning and farmer handling skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and traceability systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely procurement of certified organic herbs/crops from farmer groups as per crop plan and procurement targets.
• Maintain procurement records, PO processing, and procurement registers to support cost-effective sourcing.
• Minimize procurement losses through adherence to organic certification and traceability requirements.
• Improve farmer productivity through crop planning, field monitoring, and agronomic support.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working

Farmer handling skills

Planning skills

MS Office

Education

Graduate / Postgraduate in agriculture

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

SAP

TraceX

Tracenet

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Neemuch
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Senior Executive - Agro Operations

Job Description

Tata Consumer Products Ltd.

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Function: Agro Operations

Reporting To: Senior Executive - Agro operations

At Tata Consumer Products Ltd, we stand #Forbetter – Planet, Sourcing, Nutrition, Communities. And #ForBetter Opportunities …. Here’s an exciting one!

How does this Job align to our Strategy?

At the core of Tata Consumer Products' business approach lie six strategic pillars that serve as the foundation for its growth and success: Strengthen core & accelerate our growth business, Build on new opportunities, Drive execution excellence everyday, Create future ready organisation, Drive Digital and Innovation and Embed Sustainability.

This job opportunity closely aligns with one of these key strategic pillars, which is <>

Where do you come in as?

MD & CEO

Executive Director and COO

SVP & Head - Manufacturing & Procurement (Packaging, Materials & Services)

Senior Manager - Agro-operations

Senior Executive - Agro operations

Executive-Agro Operations

General Manager – Agro Operations

VP - External Manufacturing & Organic India Operations

This job is at N-xx level (N corresponds to CEO’s level)

Geography : India

Direct reports: NA

Complexity of the role (Optional):

Will this job require travel (Y/N): Y

Matrix Reports: NA

Type of Role: Individual Contributor

Primary Stakeholders (Optional) :

What are the Key Deliverables in this role?

• Ensure timely procurement of certified organic herbs/crops from farmer groups as per crop plan and procurement targets.
• Support cost-effective sourcing by maintaining procurement records, PO processing, and procurement registers.
• Minimize procurement losses through adherence to organic certification and traceability requirements.
• Improve farmer productivity through effective crop planning, field monitoring, and agronomic support

Customer Service

• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmer groups, FPOs, and rural communities.
• Ensure timely communication and support to farmers regarding crop planning, certification requirements, and organic farming practices.
• Facilitate farmer training programs on organic crop production, GAP, and certification standards.
• Ensure farmer satisfaction through effective field-level coordination and issue resolution.

Internal Processes

• Execute crop plans and monitor field activities to ensure compliance with organic standards (NPOP, NOP-USDA, and EU Organic). Maintain Internal Control System (ICS), farmer records, certification documentation, and audit readiness.
• Ensure complete traceability from cultivation to procurement through TraceX, Tracenet, SAP, and related systems.
• Conduct field inspections, quality checks, sampling activities, and compliance monitoring.
• Maintain accurate farmer databases, procurement records, and operational reports.
• Support certification audits and ensure timely closure of compliance observations.

Innovation and Learning

• Promote adoption of sustainable and regenerative organic farming practices.
• Support digitization initiatives through accurate data entry and traceability system utilization.
• Continuously upgrade knowledge on organic standards, certification requirements, and agronomic practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in farmer engagement, traceability, and procurement operations.

What are the Critical success factors for the Role?

Mandatory Qualification: Graduate / Postgraduate in agriculture

Experience: 2-3 years in the field of cultivation of Herbs or Crops Working experience of Good Agricultural Practices, Organic farming, Organic certification

Mandatory Skills: Communication skills, Team working, Farmers handling Skills, Planning Skills, MS Office

• Comprehensive understanding of NPOP, NOP (USDA), and EU Organic certification standards.
• Strong knowledge of organic crop production, soil fertility management, nutrient management, and pest & disease management.
• Experience in managing farmer groups, rural communities, and field-level agricultural operations.
• Ability to execute crop plans, conduct farmer training programs, procure organic produce, and monitor compliance.
• Strong expertise in organic certification processes, ICS management, documentation, audit preparation, and traceability systems.
• Proficiency in TraceX, Tracenet, SAP, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and reporting systems.
• Knowledge of organic procurement operations, supply chain coordination, and farmer database management.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and ensure end-to-end traceability from production to procurement.

What are the Desirable success factors for the Role?

• Experience in organic agriculture and farmer engagement programs.
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills.
• Analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in field environments and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of sustainable agricultural practices and rural development initiative

TCPL Growth Mindset and Behaviors

We are obsessed about keeping Consumers & Customers first in our hearts – that’s why we are here !

We are trailblazers in executing with Excellence … Together as One Team !

We take Ownership of our business …delivering value for our Stakeholders .. no Compromises !

We are Open to Continuously improving … Continuously innovating … For Better !

We live & breathe our Tata Code of Conduct

About Us: At Tata Consumer, we stand ‘For Better.’

Tata Consumer Products is a focused consumer products company uniting the principal food and beverage interests of the Tata Group under one umbrella. Our brands embody our purpose of ‘For Better ‘through the value they deliver to consumers with a focus on innovation, health and wellness, convenience and premiumisation. The Company’s portfolio of products includes tea, coffee, water, RTD, salt, pulses, spices, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat offerings, breakfast cereals, snacks, mini meals, herbal supplements and vending business. Few of our key brands include Tata Tea, Tetley, Eight O’Clock Coffee, Tata Coffee Grand, Himalayan Natural Mineral Water, Tata Copper+ and Tata Gluco+, Tata Salt, Tata Sampann, Tata Soulfull, Organic India and Chings. In India, Tata Consumer Products has a reach of over 200 million households, giving it an unparalleled ability to leverage the Tata brand in consumer products.

The Company has a consolidated annual turnover of ~Rs. 20,290 Crs with operations in India and International markets. For more information please visit www.tataconsumer.com