Chinmoy Hait
Value Chain Expert
Guwahati
Summary
Results-driven Agribusiness and Rural Development Professional with 9+ years of experience in value chain development, market linkages, producer enterprises, and consulting. Proven expertise in organic agriculture, supply chain management, policy advisory, and capacity building. Adept at leading multi-stakeholder projects with government agencies, development organizations, and private sector enterprises to drive sustainable growth and enhance farmer income.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Consultant
Ernst & Young LLP
07.2021 - Current
- Led the Mission Organic Value Chain Development (MOVCD-NER) across eight North Eastern states, facilitating market linkages, post-harvest management, and contract farming.
- Conducted a value chain analysis of horticultural crops (pineapple, ginger, turmeric, kiwi, oranges, and spices).
- Designed capacity-building programs for FPOs and stakeholders to scale organic ecosystems.
- Delivered policy recommendations and strategic roadmaps (e.g., Action Plan to Transform Goa into an Organic Export Hub by 2030, with APEDA).
- Conducted commodity-wise cluster mapping and market assessments to identify infrastructure gaps and improve farmers' incomes in the North East Region of India.
Business Manager
Tata trusts (Foundation for Development of Rural Value Chains, FDRVC)
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Identification of commodities for the formation of Producer Enterprises through value chain analysis.
- Developed business plans and viability analyses for commodities in NER.
- Established Producer Enterprises (PEs) with full incubation support (SOPs, statutory compliance, governance structures).
- Facilitated market linkages, post-harvest solutions, and capacity building to strengthen rural livelihoods.
Category Manager- Fruits & Vegetables
Supermarket Groceries Suppliers Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Managed F&V procurement, merchandising, and vendor development for the Kolkata region.
- Established direct sourcing from farmers through collection centers, planning new collection centers for better price realization, and optimum utilization, optimizing margins, and reducing costs.
- Planning promotional activities (ATL and BTL) to maximize revenue for the assigned category.
- Expanded B2B sales channels and distributor networks.
- Designed procurement strategies and managed inventory across categories.
Business Development Executive
Barrix Agro Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Drove business development initiatives in crop protection and sustainable agriculture inputs.
- Engaged with farmer groups for product demonstrations and adoption.
- Formed collaborations with different institutions, such as NGOs, tea estates, contract farming, etc., in Assam and Meghalaya for institutional sales.
- Set up the retail and institutional business for the North East Region through the development of channel partners.
- Developed sales projections and MIS to track target achievement.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Rural Management
Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA)
Anand04-2016
B. Sc - Agriculture
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya (BCKVV)
Kalyani04-2013
Skills
Value Chain Development & Analysis
Certification
Value Chain Analysis at National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad (2019)
Disclaimer
I, Chinmoy Hait, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience. I understand that any wilful misstatement described herein may lead to disqualification or dismissal of the firm.
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Ernst & Young LLP
07.2021 - Current
Business Manager
Tata trusts (Foundation for Development of Rural Value Chains, FDRVC)
09.2019 - 05.2021
Category Manager- Fruits & Vegetables
Supermarket Groceries Suppliers Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 08.2019
Business Development Executive
Barrix Agro Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 03.2017
Post Graduate Diploma - Rural Management
Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA)
B. Sc - Agriculture
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya (BCKVV)
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