Supply Chain Manager – Seed Production

Aaradhya Group; Jabalpur; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Aaradhya Group in India is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Manager for Seed Production to oversee end-to-end supply chain, including planning, procurement, inventory, processing, quality, warehousing and distribution. You will coordinate with farmers, processing units, warehouses, and sales teams to ensure timely delivery of quality seed stock.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field, 5–10 years in seed production or agrifood supply chains, strong Excel and ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in seed production or agricultural supply chain management.
• Knowledge of seed production cycles, procurement, processing, storage, and inventory control.
• Experience in managing farmers, vendors, warehouses, and logistics operations.
• Strong planning, coordination, negotiation, and team management skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel and ERP/inventory management systems.
• Willingness to travel to seed production locations and warehouses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement seed production and supply chain plans based on sales forecasts and market demand.
• Coordinate seed production activities with contract farmers, growers, and field production teams.
• Plan and monitor seed procurement, harvesting, collection, processing, treatment, packing, and dispatch.
• Ensure timely availability of quality seeds as per production targets and business requirements.
• Manage inventory, warehouse stock, seed lots, batch traceability, and stock reconciliation.
• Coordinate with quality control teams to ensure seed quality, germination, purity, and applicable certification requirements.
• Monitor seed processing, packaging, storage, and transportation activities.
• Control supply chain costs and minimize wastage, shortages, and excess inventory.
• Coordinate with the sales, production, procurement, finance, and logistics teams.
• Maintain production records, inventory reports, dispatch schedules, and supply chain MIS.
• Identify supply chain risks and take corrective action to avoid delays and losses.
• Ensure compliance with applicable seed laws, quality standards, and company policies.

Skills

Seed Production Planning

Supply Chain Logistics

Inventory Management

Seed Processing Quality

Farmer & Vendor Management

Cost Control & Forecasting

Team Leadership & MIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/Inventory Systems

Job description

Aaradhya Group is a diversified business conglomerate with a strong presence across agriculture, real estate, manufacturing, retail, wholesale, and consultancy . Through its network of companies, including Bhoodhan Agriventures Pvt. Ltd., Sworn Agritech Pvt. Ltd., Ontal Reality, Aaradhya Krishi Farm, Krishidhan Agribusiness Pvt. Ltd., and Gahoi Business Associates Pvt. Ltd. , the group delivers innovative, sustainable, and scalable solutions across multiple industries.

Our core focus remains on empowering farmers, enhancing agricultural productivity, and creating sustainable business solutions , while also driving growth in real estate, manufacturing, retail, and consultancy sectors.

Mission

To create value-driven businesses that combine innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence to benefit customers, stakeholders, and communities.

Vision

To be a leading diversified conglomerate recognized for excellence across agriculture, real estate, manufacturing, retail, wholesale, and consultancy, while fostering inclusive growth.

Core Values:

Innovation: Developing cutting-edge solutions across sectors

Sustainability: Promoting responsible and resource-efficient practices

Integrity: Maintaining transparency, trust, and ethical practices

Collaboration: Partnering with stakeholders, experts, and communities

Excellence: Delivering superior products, services, and solutions

Key Business Verticals

Agriculture & Agribusiness: Seed production, agri-inputs, agritech, farming solutions, supply chain management, and farmer empowerment

Real Estate: Property development, consultancy, and management

Manufacturing: Production of agri-related products and other industry-specific goods

Retail & Wholesale: Distribution, trading, and marketing of agri-inputs and other products

Consultancy Services: Advisory in agriculture, business operations, and project management

Why Join Aaradhya Group ?

Work with a diversified, fast-growing group of companies

Exposure to agriculture, real estate, manufacturing, retail, and consultancy sectors

Opportunity to innovate, lead, and grow in multiple business verticals

Collaborative, professional, and supportive work environment

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager – Seed Production

Department: Supply Chain / Seed Production

Experience: 5–10 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to manage end-to-end seed production supply chain operations, including production planning, procurement, inventory management, processing, quality control coordination, warehousing, and distribution. The candidate should have experience in the seed industry and the ability to coordinate with farmers, seed production teams, processing units, warehouses, and sales teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement seed production and supply chain plans based on sales forecasts and market demand.

Coordinate seed production activities with contract farmers, growers, and field production teams.

Plan and monitor seed procurement, harvesting, collection, processing, treatment, packing, and dispatch. .

Ensure timely availability of quality seeds as per production targets and business requirements

Manage inventory, warehouse stock, seed lots, batch traceability, and stock reconciliation.

Coordinate with quality control teams to ensure seed quality, germination, purity, and applicable certification requirements.

Monitor seed processing, packaging, storage, and transportation activities.

Control supply chain costs and minimize wastage, shortages, and excess inventory.

Coordinate with the sales, production, procurement, finance, and logistics teams.

Maintain production records, inventory reports, dispatch schedules, and supply chain MIS.

Identify supply chain risks and take corrective action to avoid delays and losses.

Ensure compliance with applicable seed laws, quality standards, and company policies.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

5–10 years of relevant experience in seed production, seed processing, or agricultural supply chain management.

Strong knowledge of seed production cycles, procurement, processing, storage, and inventory control.

Experience in managing farmers, vendors, warehouses, and logistics operations.

Good planning, coordination, negotiation, and team management skills.

Working knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/inventory management systems.

Willingness to travel to seed production locations and warehouses as required.

Key Skills

Seed Production Planning

Supply Chain & Logistics Management

Inventory and Warehouse Management

Seed Processing and Quality Coordination

Farmer and Vendor Management

Cost Control and Demand Forecasting

Team Leadership and MIS Reporting

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Achievement of seed production and procurement targets.

Timely availability and dispatch of seed stock.

Inventory accuracy and reduction in wastage.

Supply chain cost optimization.

Compliance with seed quality and certification standards.

Effective coordination between production and sales teams.