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MANVENDRA PANDEY

Agribusiness
Ghaziabad

Summary

With over 13 years of experience in the agribusiness sector, I possess a comprehensive understanding of market insights, agri-trade, and procurement. My proven track record demonstrates my ability to drive growth and establish reliable supplier relationships, resulting in substantial revenue enhancements.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Co-Founder/Partner

Heaven of Spices and Herbs
10.2020 - 03.2023
  • Company Overview: A company focused on agribusiness and market insights
  • Played a key role in driving the company's growth, achieving a significant revenue of USD 400,000
  • Spearheaded initiatives to expand the customer base and foster loyalty through targeted marketing campaigns
  • Established strong relationships with organic farmers and NGOs, securing reliable procurement channels
  • Organized educational seminars to empower customers and highlight product benefits
  • Contributed to international expansion by forging new export opportunities and securing orders from UK, Russia, Singapore, and Canada

Deputy Manager (Private Business)

Star Agribazaar Technology Limited
03.2019 - 09.2020
  • Company Overview: A technology-driven agribusiness platform
  • Onboarding major integrating major corporations such as Britannia, Sierentz Global Merchants, ADM, and Louis Dreyfus onto the Agribazaar platform.
  • Leveraged market research to develop effective procurement strategies. Developed and executed sourcing strategies, negotiating favorable terms to secure quality supply while improving cost efficiency
  • Achieved desired quantity of procurement in Wheat, Rice, Maize, Pulses, Processed Flours etc
  • Liaised with corporates for warehousing and storage needs for seamless transition
  • Analyzed market trends to optimize benefits for both farmers and traders
  • Partnered with Syngenta Foundation, facilitating the sale of 200MT of Maize to corporates in Bihar
  • Supported Syngenta Foundation's expansion plan, growing Agricultural Entrepreneurs from 15 to 500
  • Led the NERAMAC project by overseeing market research for North East Indian spices

Branch Manager

Swastik Agro Impex (India) Private Limited
03.2015 - 02.2019
  • Company Overview: A company specializing in agribusiness and commodities
  • Directed a high-performing team of 12 to manage procurement, trading, hedging strategies, warehousing, and logistics
  • Oversaw operations in five states: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan
  • Managed procurement of wheat, Bengal Gram, and Maize, contributing to diverse product supply
  • Secured substantial bulk wheat sales, boosting revenue
  • Implemented a daily price tracking system that utilizes multiple mandis, thereby enhancing decision-making capabilities.
  • Optimized the sourcing and procurement network, improving supplier performance

Co-founder

Argyos Partners
06.2011 - 02.2014
  • Company Overview: An investment and advisory firm
  • Researched Indian Equity markets, European and American Indices, and commodities indices
  • Oversaw operations of diverse structured portfolios including index, large cap, and value portfolios
  • Executed trades, managed cash flow, and mitigated risks
  • Managed marketing initiatives and ensured high-quality client servicing

Education

B.Com - Commerce

Himalayan University

L2 Candidate - undefined

CFA Institute

Skills

  • Agribusiness
  • Strategy Development
  • Sourcing

Partnership cultivation

Strategic partnerships

Stakeholder relations

Stakeholder communication

Operations management

Negotiation techniques

Task delegation

Market analysis

Budget management

Entrepreneurial leadership

Accomplishments

  • Achieved significant revenue growth in agribusiness
  • Commodity Trading: Spearheaded trading operations for Wheat, Maize, Soybean, and Chana, optimizing positions to maximize profitability and effectively manage market risk.
  • Achieved procurement of approx 1lak ton wheat, 75000 ton Maize, 75000 ton Pulses, 50000 ton wheat flour etc
  • P&L Ownership: Monitored daily P&L, ensuring accuracy and enabling swift, informed decision-making to drive financial performance.
  • Market Intelligence: Analyzed domestic and international market trends, leveraging data-driven insights to anticipate price movements and capitalize on trading opportunities.
  • Global Market Strategy: Integrated global market sentiment and supply-demand dynamics into procurement and trading strategies, enhancing competitiveness and profitability.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Developed and executed sourcing strategies, negotiating favorable terms to secure quality supply while improving cost efficiency.
  • Network Expansion: Cultivated and expanded a high-value network of traders, suppliers, and industry stakeholders, significantly broadening market reach.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Stayed abreast of evolving government policies and regulatory changes, ensuring compliance and enabling agile strategy adjustments.

Timeline

Co-Founder/Partner

Heaven of Spices and Herbs
10.2020 - 03.2023

Deputy Manager (Private Business)

Star Agribazaar Technology Limited
03.2019 - 09.2020

Branch Manager

Swastik Agro Impex (India) Private Limited
03.2015 - 02.2019

Co-founder

Argyos Partners
06.2011 - 02.2014

L2 Candidate - undefined

CFA Institute

B.Com - Commerce

Himalayan University
MANVENDRA PANDEYAgribusiness