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Lead the joint venture end to end to deliver the approved Business Plan—owning P&L performance, governance, and compliance—while reporting to the Board, stewarding budget and CAPEX decisions per reserved matters/approval rules, and coordinating all functions (operations, agribusiness, supply chain, finance, quality, and commercial) so production, imports/exports, and cash objectives are met safely, ethically, and cost effectively.
Key Responsibilities
In collaboration with JV Partner, maintains a focus on end‑to‑end accountability for crop yield, quality, and seasonality risk, including mitigation plans (varietal choice, inputs, irrigation, harvest timing).
Works with JV Partner to oversee annual crop plans and yield forecasts; validation of downside/upside scenarios and contingency sourcing strategies.
Advocate and steward of long‑term, trust‑based relationships with farmers and growers, ensuring fair commercial practices, timely payments, and transparent quality standards.
Supports JV Partner in farmer engagement models, extension services, and incentive structures to secure sustainable supply.
Proactively look for new Agri partners together with Agri Manager, Quality Manager and internal stakeholders
Build and develop a high‑performing local leadership team with clear succession plans for critical roles.
Ensure compliance with labor laws and fair employment practices across operations.
Act as crisis leader for operational disruptions (crop failure, quality incidents, regulatory actions, logistics shutdowns), ensuring timely Board communication and resolution.
Requirements
15+ years in FMCG/food with P&L ownership and cross functional leadership; proven delivery against budgets/EBITDA.
Hands-on JV governance and Board reporting; familiarity with reserved matters frameworks and decision rights.
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