Company Description Company: Mission good food Department: Operations & Supply Chain Job Title: Operations Manager

Location:
Hyderabad

Experience:
1-5 years in agricultural procurement, food processing, FMCG, or supply chain operations Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary We are looking for a proactive and result-oriented Operations Manager to manage the end-to-end supply chain, from farmer-level procurement to warehouse management and final product dispatch. The candidate will be responsible for developing procurement plans based on seasonal availability and market demand, building strong relationships with farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), managing seasonal inventory, optimizing storage and logistics costs, and ensuring uninterrupted product availability throughout the year. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of agricultural commodities, harvest cycles, quality parameters, post-harvest handling, inventory planning, and supply chain optimization.

Key Responsibilities
1. Farmer Relations & Agricultural Procurement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, FPOs, farmer groups, aggregators, and local procurement networks.
• Develop direct farmer-sourcing models to ensure consistent quality, competitive pricing, and supply reliability.
• Identify suitable sourcing regions based on crop availability, quality, seasonality, and procurement costs.
• Plan and execute agricultural commodity procurement based on business requirements and market conditions.
• Negotiate procurement prices, payment terms, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
• Conduct regular farm visits to assess crop conditions, expected yields, harvesting timelines, and potential supply risks.
• Establish transparent procurement practices, farmer documentation, and traceability systems. 2. Procurement Planning & Seasonal Sourcing
• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual procurement plans aligned with sales forecasts and production requirements.
• Forecast crop availability, harvest periods, seasonal price fluctuations, and commodity requirements.
• Plan advance procurement and bulk buying during harvest seasons to secure favourable prices.
• Calculate procurement quantities by considering expected demand, shelf life, storage capacity, working capital, and wastage.
• Maintain a sourcing calendar for different crops and agricultural commodities.
• Identify alternative suppliers and sourcing regions to minimize supply disruptions.
• Monitor mandi prices, local market trends, crop arrivals, and procurement opportunities. 3. Inventory & Seasonal Stock Management
• Develop seasonal inventory strategies to maintain product availability throughout the year.
• Determine optimum stock levels, safety stock, reorder points, and inventory holding periods.
• Monitor stock ageing, batch traceability, shelf life, and slow-moving or non-moving inventory.
• Implement FIFO/FEFO inventory practices, as applicable to the product and its shelf life.




• Minimize storage losses, moisture-related damage, pest infestation, deterioration, and stock discrepancies.
• Coordinate procurement and inventory decisions with sales, production, and finance teams.
• Prepare inventory reports, stock forecasts, and seasonal consumption plans. 4. Warehouse & Storage Management
• Manage warehouse operations, including receiving, weighing, quality inspection, stacking, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Ensure appropriate storage conditions for grains and other food commodities, including moisture control, pest prevention, ventilation, and hygiene.
• Monitor warehouse capacity utilization and optimize storage space.
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for stock handling, inward and outward movements, and documentation.
• Conduct periodic physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies with inventory records.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff, third-party warehouses, transporters, and quality-control teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety, storage, hygiene, and workplace safety requirements. 5. End-to-End Supply Chain & Logistics
• Manage the complete supply chain from farm procurement to warehouse storage, processing, packaging, and final dispatch.
• Plan transportation, vehicle utilization, route optimization, loading schedules, and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with processors, packaging units, distributors, retailers, and e-commerce fulfilment partners.
• Track material movement and ensure timely deliveries to prevent stockouts.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective measures to improve operational efficiency.
• Negotiate with transporters and logistics partners to optimize freight costs.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement, stock transfers, delivery challans, invoices, and dispatches. 6. Cost Control & Operational Efficiency
• Monitor and optimize total landed cost, including procurement, transportation, handling, storage, processing, and wastage.
• Prepare commodity-wise and season-wise cost analyses.
• Evaluate the financial impact of bulk procurement, seasonal stockholding, and market price fluctuations.
• Reduce post-harvest losses, inventory carrying costs, and avoidable operational expenses.
• Support working-capital planning by balancing bulk procurement with cash-flow requirements.
• Develop measurable operational KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives. 7. Reporting & Team Management
• Maintain procurement plans, farmer databases, supplier records, inventory reports, and logistics trackers.
• Prepare daily, weekly,



and monthly operations reports for management.
• Monitor procurement volumes, purchase prices, stock availability, inventory ageing, wastage, and fulfilment performance.
• Lead and coordinate procurement executives, warehouse staff, field teams, and logistics personnel.
• Establish accountability through defined targets, review meetings, and performance metrics.
• Work closely with finance, sales, production, quality assurance, and leadership teams. Required Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience in agricultural procurement, food supply chains, warehousing, or FMCG operations.
• Strong understanding of agricultural commodities, harvest seasons, farmer networks, and regional procurement markets.
• Experience in seasonal buying, bulk procurement, inventory planning, and warehouse management.
• Knowledge of quality assessment, moisture management, storage practices, and post-harvest loss prevention.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel, inventory management systems, ERP software, and MIS reporting.
• Ability to travel to farms, procurement centres, warehouses, and supplier locations as required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage field teams and multiple operational activities. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The candidate will be evaluated on: 1. Procurement cost efficiency: Achieving competitive procurement prices and reducing total landed cost. 2. Farmer network development: Expanding reliable direct sourcing relationships with farmers and FPOs. 3. Procurement plan adherence: Ensuring planned quantities are sourced within the required timelines. 4. Inventory accuracy: Maintaining accurate physical and system stock records. 5. Post-harvest losses: Minimizing spoilage, infestation, moisture damage, and handling losses. 6. Inventory availability: Ensuring adequate stock throughout the year without excessive overstocking. 7. Warehouse efficiency: Improving space utilization and stock-handling productivity. 8. Logistics cost: Optimizing freight, loading, and transportation expenses. 9. On-time fulfilment: Ensuring timely material movement and delivery. 10. Working-capital efficiency: Balancing seasonal bulk procurement, inventory holding, and cash flow. Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the entire operational cycle from understanding what farmers can supply and when, to deciding how much to procure, where to store it, how to preserve quality, and how to ensure timely supply to customers. The candidate should combine solid field-level agricultural knowledge with commercial thinking, data-driven planning, and hands-on execution. The ultimate objective is to build a reliable, cost-efficient, traceable, and scalable farm-to-warehouse-to-market supply chain.

📌 Operations Manager – Procurement, Warehousing (Hyderabad)
🏢 Mission Good Food
📍 Hyderabad