Deependra Singh
Faridabad
Summary
Results-driven GM recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, team leadership, and fiscal management. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring effective operation and project success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GM – Projects, Certification & Sourcing
Mehrotra Consumer products Pvt Ltd (Organic Tattva)
Greater Noida
04.2024 - Current
- Facilitating & managing all type of Organic Certifications like NPOP, NOP and EU, Fair Trade Certifications.
- Inspect organic agriculture & food producers, processors and handlers for compliance with Organic Standards (NPOP/EU/NOP)
- Review the package of practices of the crop production or processing system before inspection. During inspection, focus on the critical control point and hazards analysis of the project and on maintaining the integrity of the organic produce by focusing on quality parameters and traceability of the product as per standards.
Associate Manager Organic Commodities
ITC Limited -Agri Business Division
Gurgoan
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Preparing Organic Project plans as per Organic Compliance.
- Managing overall team of Organic farming; monitoring their performance to maintain efficiency in operations
- Organising Farmers and Field Staff Training Program on Organic Farming and Certifications.
- Conducting studies on crop production to find out the best ways to plant, harvest and cultivate plants, regardless of climate
- Liaised and negotiated with Certification Body for Organic Projects
Senior Manager - Projects & Certification
Sharsid Overseas Pvt. Ltd. (Subsidiary of Euricom Spa),
New Dlhi
02.2018 - 05.2020
Manager – Certification
Sunstar Overseas Ltd
Sonipat
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Led procurement planning of Soybean, Cotton, Chilly, Black Pepper, Vanilla, Nutmeg (Major Spices and Oil Seeds)
- Provided technical knowledge to Farmers & Project Staff related to Organic Agriculture
- Played a key role in developing new Farmer Producer Groups in different talukas
- Managed Organic Certifications (NOP, NPOP, EU,), Fair-Trade (Organic & Conventional), ICS Documents (Farmer Farm Diary, Internal Inspection Checklist) as per requirement
Project Manager
Suminter India Organic Pvt. Ltd
Akola
02.2009 - 06.2011
- Proactively introduced company’s policies in Farmers Group; managed Internal Quality Control System in Maharashtra State
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Prepared database for managing all type of work and package of practices organically of various crops for different regions
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Successfully managed procurement of Soybean, Cotton, Chilly, Turmeric, Safflower and Ginger
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Conducted research studies related to crop production, current demand and supply of vermi-compost and other organic inputs; developed a Crop Plan for different regions
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Liaised with Organic Certification Agency for certification of all projects, related to different parts, such as Group Certification, Wild Harvest Certification and Handler Certification
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Performed analysis for benefits of cost ratio related to procured commodity and sales
Research Scientist
Dabur India Ltd
Ghaziabad
02.2009 - 02.2009
- Effectively conducted Research Work on Medicinal Plants in coordination with State Agriculture University / Development Departments and updated the same as and when required
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Led the preparation of advance action plan activity, crop and region wise as per calendar of operations drawn
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Pivotal in planning, coordination, guidance and monitoring of day-to-day operations of Production Assistance at Head Quarter as well as field level (planning, execution, flow, quality, content and relevance)
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Developed new area for Medicinal Plants; managed procurement & logistics of Medicinal Plants from different states
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Identified & developed vendors for Medicinal Plant as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Project Officer & Internal Inspector
Suminter India Organics Pvt. Ltd.
Akola
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Developed new Farmer Producers Groups in different Talukas & Districts; managed documentation for Organic Certification
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Ensured proper dispatch of Cotton Bales as per export quality; managed complete procurement & logistics procedures for export of organic commodities from District Akola, Amravati, Buldhana and Wasim
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Prepared the format for managing Certification Process in that area or related to organic certification
Education
PG Diploma in Organic Agriculture Management - Organic Farming & Certifications
College of Technology And Engineering
Udaipur12-2006
Master of Science - Dairy Science
Narain College
Shikohabad ( Firozabad)09-2004
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Narian Inter Collage
Shikohabad ( Firozabad)08-2000
Skills
- Summer Training in MR Morarka GDC Rural Research Foundation, Jaipur on the topic - promoting the Organic Agriculture in farmers and increasing the no of farmer grower group while maintaining the Internal Quality Control System (IQCS) in different Foundation Project Areas in Rajasthan
Practical Training on Agriculture Marketing for Organic Agriculture Inputs like Organic based Growth Promoter, Organic Insect Pest Controller, Supply Chain Management for Product Distribution along with create & manage new & old distributors & dealers in Northern India (Luck now Region) for Mendocino Organics Pvt Ltd Chandigarh
Practical Training on Internal Inspection with proper maintenance of Farm Documentation and preparing an Organic Crop Management Plane with One Cert Asia Pvt Ltd, Jaipur in Bansal Naturevest Pvt Ltd Haridwar, Uttaranchal
Certification
- Sucessfully completed USDA-NOP & EU Standards
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
GM – Projects, Certification & Sourcing
Mehrotra Consumer products Pvt Ltd (Organic Tattva)
04.2024 - Current
Associate Manager Organic Commodities
ITC Limited -Agri Business Division
03.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Manager - Projects & Certification
Sharsid Overseas Pvt. Ltd. (Subsidiary of Euricom Spa),
02.2018 - 05.2020
Manager – Certification
Sunstar Overseas Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2018
Project Manager
Suminter India Organic Pvt. Ltd
02.2009 - 06.2011
Research Scientist
Dabur India Ltd
02.2009 - 02.2009
Project Officer & Internal Inspector
Suminter India Organics Pvt. Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Sucessfully completed USDA-NOP & EU Standards
PG Diploma in Organic Agriculture Management - Organic Farming & Certifications
College of Technology And Engineering
Master of Science - Dairy Science
Narain College
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Narian Inter Collage
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