MANNOJ SAGAR
Gurgaon
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Popular Farms & Mills Ltd., adept in supply chain and procurement, and excelling in team leadership. Spearheaded operations, boosting sales by 20%, and enhanced paddy sourcing through strategic partnerships. Skilled in agri-business management and fostering robust vendor relationships, driving significant business growth.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Operations and Quality Control
Popular Farms & Mills Ltd.
Kano
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Rice Unit of Stallion Group, Nigeria
- Led end-to-end operations including production, quality control, warehouse management, and dispatch logistics, managing over 10,000 tons of rice annually
- Handled procurement of paddy and rice in significant volumes, securing over 15,000 tons per year from cooperatives, farmers, and suppliers
- Successfully managed material management, ensuring timely procurement to meet 100% of production schedules
- Increased sales of fertilizers and seeds by 20% through effective market penetration and farmer engagement
- Conducted training programs for over 500 farmers, improving paddy farming techniques and increasing yield quality
- Managed 3 operational centers in Kano, Nigeria, with a workforce of over 150 employees and contractors
- Established strong partnerships with the Nigerian agriculture ministry, facilitating agricultural initiatives
- Developed contract farming in 10 villages, significantly enhancing paddy sourcing efficiency and quality
- Built and trained a specialized agricultural team, boosting productivity and expanding paddy collection operations
- Rice Unit of Stallion Group, Nigeria
Head of Mill Operations and Sales & Marketing (Exports)
Sagar Nutriments Ltd.
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Rice Milling Division of Sagar Group, India
- Oversaw daily production operations to ensure efficient mill performance and product quality
- Led sales and marketing efforts, identifying and sourcing new international and domestic buyers for rice exports
- Streamlined production processes to meet export demands while maintaining high operational standards
- Managed end-to-end sales strategies, driving business growth in international and domestic markets
- Rice Milling Division of Sagar Group, India
Head - Business Development (Rice Division - Domestic & Export)
Bholenath Foods Ltd.
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Drove business development for domestic and export rice markets
- Sourced and secured new international and domestic buyers
- Implemented strategic sales plans to expand market presence
Associate Vice President - Business Development & Operations
Navjyoti Commodities Management Services Ltd
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: LNB Group
- Cultivated new relationships with millers and farmers for grain commodities through government banks
- Oversaw quality assurance, selection, and storage in warehouses
- LNB Group
Manager Production - Paddy Buying, Quality Check & Milling and Dispatch
Almaha Foods Ltd
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: Al Muhaidib Group, KSA
- Managed paddy procurement, quality control, milling, and dispatch operations
- Al Muhaidib Group, KSA
Business Development & Operations - Rice Trading
BLB Commodities Ltd
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Developed new contacts and clients for rice trading, including millers and farmers
- Ensured quality assurance, selection, storage, and inventory management in warehouses
DGM - Business Development & Operations
SLCM Pvt. Ltd
Delhi
11.2011 - 02.2013
- Company Overview: Delhi
- Established new contacts and clients for grain commodities through government banks
- Managed quality assurance, selection, storage, and inventory audits of warehouse stock
- Delhi
Chief Manager - Operations
National Bulk Handling Corporation Ltd
New Delhi
10.2010 - 10.2011
- Company Overview: New Delhi
- Established new client relationships with millers and farmers for grain commodities through government banks
- Supervised quality assurance, selection, and warehouse storage
- Managed inventory and conducted stock audits in warehouses
- New Delhi
Manager - Production and Operations (Rice Milling and Dispatch)
Amira Foods (India) Pvt. Ltd
Gurgaon
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Company Overview: Gurgaon
- Oversaw production and operations for rice milling, including dispatch activities
- Gurgaon
Assistant Manager - Production & Quality Control
Sunstar Overseas Ltd
Haryana
04.2007 - 07.2008
- Company Overview: Haryana
- Assisted in production management and quality control processes
- Haryana
Senior Quality Supervisor - Quality Assurance
Tilda Riceland Pvt. Ltd
Gurgaon
11.2000 - 03.2007
- Company Overview: Gurgaon
- Gurgaon
Assistant Quality Supervisor
Liberty Leathers Ltd
Karnal
01.1990 - 10.1994
- Company Overview: Karnal
- Assisted in quality control processes, maintaining product standards and quality
- Karnal
Education
Bachelors - Business Administration
Asian Institute of Management and Technology
01.2010
Certification course -
Safety Circle Training
06.2008
High School -
National Open School (Currently IGNOU)
01.2001
Certification course -
Fire Fighting Training
05.2000
Skills
- Production and Operations Management
- Warehouse and Inventory Management
- Supply Chain and Procurement
- Agri-Business Management
- Leadership and Team Management
- Conflict Resolution and Strategic Planning
- Vendor Sourcing and Relationship Management
- Business Development and Corporate Strategy
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Clear communication
- Strategic planning
- Business planning
- Vendor management
- Relationship building
- Goal setting
- Cross-functional team management
- Work prioritization
- Team leadership
- Lead generation
- Business administration
Passport
Available
Skypeid
mksagar1971
Reference
Available upon request
Personal Information
Date of Birth: November 11, 1972
Availability
WhatsApp, Telegram and Botim
Technicalskills
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Haryanvi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Bengali
Beginner
A1
Punjabi
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Manager - Operations and Quality Control
Popular Farms & Mills Ltd.
03.2020 - 07.2023
Head of Mill Operations and Sales & Marketing (Exports)
Sagar Nutriments Ltd.
06.2018 - 12.2018
Head - Business Development (Rice Division - Domestic & Export)
Bholenath Foods Ltd.
08.2017 - 05.2018
Associate Vice President - Business Development & Operations
Navjyoti Commodities Management Services Ltd
11.2016 - 07.2017
Manager Production - Paddy Buying, Quality Check & Milling and Dispatch
Almaha Foods Ltd
01.2016 - 06.2016
Business Development & Operations - Rice Trading
BLB Commodities Ltd
04.2013 - 12.2015
DGM - Business Development & Operations
SLCM Pvt. Ltd
11.2011 - 02.2013
Chief Manager - Operations
National Bulk Handling Corporation Ltd
10.2010 - 10.2011
Manager - Production and Operations (Rice Milling and Dispatch)
Amira Foods (India) Pvt. Ltd
08.2008 - 06.2010
Assistant Manager - Production & Quality Control
Sunstar Overseas Ltd
04.2007 - 07.2008
Senior Quality Supervisor - Quality Assurance
Tilda Riceland Pvt. Ltd
11.2000 - 03.2007
Assistant Quality Supervisor
Liberty Leathers Ltd
01.1990 - 10.1994
Bachelors - Business Administration
Asian Institute of Management and Technology
Certification course -
Safety Circle Training
High School -
National Open School (Currently IGNOU)
Certification course -
Fire Fighting Training
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