Field Officer

More Retail; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

More Retail in Berigai, Tamil Nadu, is seeking a field sourcing professional to scout farmers, onboard them on our JBP App, and manage the procurement of fruits and vegetables.

You will negotiate prices daily, perform on-site quality checks, and coordinate harvest planning with farmers to ensure fresh, reliable sourcing.

Fresh Agriculture/Horticulture graduates with 0–3 years' field experience are welcome; fluency in the local language is mandatory for rapport with the farming community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Agriculture or related field
• 0–3 years field sourcing/procurement experience
• Fresh Agriculture/Horticulture graduates with practical field project or internship
• Fluency in the local language of the territory required

Responsibilities

• Scout new agricultural clusters and identify farmers growing relevant fruits & vegetables
• Educate and enroll farmers onto our digital JBP App
• Conduct on-site quality and freshness checks prior to procurement
• Negotiate daily prices and execute direct purchases from farmers
• Build trust with the farming community through regular field visits
• Track supply chain metrics like Farm Sourcing Share, CP Index, Quality Scores
• Coordinate harvest planning and provide shipping details to farmers

Skills

Farmer acquisition

Procurement

Agricultural knowledge

Quality inspection

Relationship building

Logistics coordination

Metrics tracking

Digital onboarding

Education

B.Sc / B.Tech / Diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture

Job description

Location - Berigai

Key Responsibilities:

• Farmer Acquisition: Scout new agricultural clusters and identify farmers growing relevant Fruits & Vegetables (F&V).
• Digital Onboarding: Educate and enroll farmers onto our digital JBP App to streamline business operations.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct strict on-site quality and freshness checks at the farm before procurement.
• Price Negotiation: Negotiate daily prices based on market benchmarks and execute direct purchases from farmers.
• Relationship Building: Conduct regular field visits to build deep trust with the local farming community and achieve 100% direct-farm sourcing.
• Metrics Management: Track and maintain key supply chain metrics like Farm Sourcing Share, CP Index, and Quality Scores.
• Logistics Coordination: Manage harvest planning and provide seamless shipping details to farmers.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Education: B.Sc / B.Tech / Diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture.
• Experience: 0 to 3 years of experience in field sourcing, procurement, or agricultural input sales.
• Freshers Welcome: Fresh Agriculture/Horticulture graduates with relevant practical field project or internship experience
• Language & Region: Strong fluency in the local language of the assigned territory is mandatory to build rapport with the farming community.
• Core Skills: Basic knowledge of fresh produce quality and field inspection