Job Description

Description: about upl: UPL is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world\'s long-term food supply. Winning farmers hearts across the globe, while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, UPL is the fastest growing company in the industry. Our successes in the field add up to powerful financials. UPL delivers results from protecting crops that translate into attractive investor value. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL\'s overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace, and customer engagement . Our purpose is \' OpenAg\'. An agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all. No limits, no borders . Job purpose: Establish the Portfolio of Natural Plant Protection India Limited globally with Regions or with the Portfolio Category team needing a startup mindset, multitasking & multifunctional approach. Work closely with Principal Scientist and R&D team at the NPP Platform. Establish, maintain and monitor systems and processes of NPP Limited to ensure smooth operations and adequate control. Drive and Monitor the performance of the portfolio of products from the platform. JOb Responsibilities: Partner the development of the annual long-range plan for NPP, in conjunction with global and regions and have a strategic road map for NPP India to achieve USD 150 Mio revenue in 3 years Build and Monitor Annual Operating Budget for NPP India R&D platform Support India regional business of NPP India products including B2B opportunities Collaborate with Global NPP stakeholders to map global pain points in Biocontrol, Bio stimulant and Innovative Nutrition. Setting up NPP R&D to research on these global pain points and monitor the product development against the phases and targets defined Partner and engage in the launch of new products from NPP in major markets Engage in products/projects between regions and NPP Execute initiatives to drive growth for Natural Plant Protection India Limited Provide techno-commercial input to develop portfolio of NPP Project Management support to NPP R&D on project management to support development of registrable product with Pilot scale production Coordinate with Supply chain team to ensure production and supplies for commercialized product and NPL\'s in India and for Exports Effectively support NPP Marketing Lead and Global Portfolio Managers to drive the portfolio globally REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Requires a Bachelors in Agriculture or MSC Advanced degree in marketing or MBA Marketing preferred Minimum 10 years of experience in Business Development, Product Management, Project Management, Portfolio Management, etc. Experience across functional areas of Sales/ Product Marketing/ Strategic Marketing roles will be preferred Knowledge of the BioSolutions products viz bio fertilizers stimulants, nutrition and crop protection products like fungicides, insecticides preferred Demonstrated ability to build effective cross-functional relationships specifically with commercial and operations leadership and staff Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Table, Lookups) and PowerPoint LOCATION Bangalore/ Mumbai, India KEY COMPETENCIES Adaptability & Resilience: Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace Entrepreneurial Mindset: Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities Results Orientations: Takes action, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems and people has sharp focus on quality-orientation Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments Customer Centricity: Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers

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