Education<\/p>\n

Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Chemistry, Agriculture<\/li>\n
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Supply Chain Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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Experience<\/p>\n
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  - 5 to 8 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing\/Seed\/GM), Automobile, Chemical Industries, Electronic Equipment\/Home Appliances, Food (Packaged)\/Beverage, Group of Companies, Manufacturing (FMCG), Paint, Toiletries, Wholesale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Additional Requirements<\/p>\n
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    Agriculture educational background is preferred.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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    Proven track record of managing bulk agricultural commodities (Fertilizers\/Nutrients\/Chemicals) or Seeds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Responsibilities & Context<\/p>\n
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    Job Context:<\/strong><\/p>\n
    To strategically lead and execute the sourcing, category management, and end-to-end supply chain integration for the Seed and Fertilizer business units; ensuring cost optimization, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and seamless material availability to support business growth.<\/p>\n
    Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n
    Strategic Sourcing & Category Management<\/strong><\/p>\n
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    Vendor Development & De-risking:<\/strong>\u00a0Formulate and execute alternative sourcing strategies. Proactively research, evaluate, and onboard high-performing local and international suppliers to mitigate single-source dependencies.<\/li>\n
    Commercial Negotiation & CS:<\/strong>\u00a0Lead complex commercial negotiations regarding price structure, volume rebates, shipment schedules, and favourable credit\/payment terms. Oversee the preparation of Comparative Statements (CS) for leadership sign-off.<\/li>\n
    Cost Analysis & Intelligence:<\/strong>\u00a0Conduct total cost-of-ownership (TCO) analysis. Monitor international fertilizer and raw material market trends, global freight movements, and currency fluctuations to time market purchases strategically.<\/li>\n
    Contract Management:<\/strong>\u00a0Draft, review, and finalize robust Purchase Agreements, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and long-term supply contracts in alignment with corporate legal frameworks.<\/li>\n
    Cropping Pattern Assessment & Seasonal Procurement:\u00a0<\/strong>Analyze cropping patterns and execute season-wise purchasing of fertilizers\/seeds in alignment with crop seasons such as Rabi and kharif to ensure timely procurement before peak consumption periods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    Operational Excellence & End-to-End Import Management<\/strong><\/p>\n
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    International Trade Operations:<\/strong>\u00a0Oversee the end-to-end import lifecycle for agro-inputs. Manage Letter of Credit (LC) documentation, bank endorsements, customs clearance procedures, and freight forwarding to eliminate demurrage risks.<\/li>\n
    Supply Chain Synchronization:<\/strong>\u00a0Act as the primary corporate coordinator between ACI Business Units, Factory Production Units, and Quality Control (QC) to ensure a perfectly synchronized supply of raw materials and finished goods.<\/li>\n
    Inventory and Price Reporting:<\/strong>\u00a0Conduct regular inventory and price data analysis, and prepare detailed reports to support procurement and supply chain decision-making.<\/li>\n
    Inventory & Risk Optimization:<\/strong>\u00a0Monitor and manage inventory buffers and safety stock levels. Align sourcing pipelines with seasonal demand spikes unique to the agricultural crop cycles in Bangladesh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    Compliance, Quality, and Financial Settlement<\/strong><\/p>\n
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    Regulatory & Government Compliance:<\/strong>\u00a0Ensure all imported and locally sourced seeds\/fertilizers comply with national agricultural regulations, government subsidy criteria, environmental mandates, and customs tariff rules.<\/li>\n
    Technical Evaluation:<\/strong>\u00a0Intercept field trial results and laboratory testing reports from QC to validate product efficacy and approve\/reject supplier batches based on performance.<\/li>\n
    Financial & Tax Settlements:<\/strong>\u00a0Directly manage and resolve complex VAT, Tax, and AIT structural issues pertaining to imports and local procurement in coordination with Corporate Finance.<\/li>\n
    Supplier Governance:<\/strong>\u00a0Establish KPI metrics to regularly track, audit, and score supplier performance regarding delivery timelines, quality consistency, and commercial compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Skills & Expertise<\/h4>\n