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Saurabh Chalke

Saurabh Chalke

Thane

Summary

A highly motivated and results-oriented agribusiness professional with a robust background in Farmer Producer Company (FPC) development, stakeholder management, and supply chain optimization. Proficient in business development, market research, and regulatory compliance, with a keen ability to drive operational excellence. Adept at leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance agricultural market linkages and promote sustainable growth within the agribusiness sector.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate-Operations

TechnoServe India
Solapur, Maharashtra
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Spearheaded the strategic enhancement of Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) by fostering governance, compliance adherence, and operational scalability.

    Established and nurtured stakeholder relationships with agricultural cooperatives, government agencies, and commercial entities to facilitate robust business linkages.

    Conducted comprehensive impact assessments and performance evaluations to optimize program efficacy.

    Designed and implemented tailored capacity-building programs to empower FPC stakeholders with industry best practices and regulatory insights.

Business Development Executive

NAFED eKisan mandi(Shree Swami Samarth FPC))
Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Led the marketing and sales of fresh produce, achieving a 20% growth in revenue through strategic market penetration initiatives.

    Conducted in-depth market research to identify emerging opportunities and alternative sourcing channels.

    Streamlined packaging, logistics, and supply chain processes, enhancing efficiency by 15%.

    Digitalized business operations through NeKM app registration, improving tracking and performance reporting.

    Developed and presented monthly performance reports to senior management and partner organizations, including NAFED.

Education

MBA - Agricultural Business And Management

KIIT School of Rural Management (KIIT University)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
03-2024

Bachelor of Science - Horticulture

College of Horticulture, (Dr. BSKKV Dapoli)
Kudal Sindhudurg
04-2020

Higher Secondary(XII) - Science

Shreeman Chandulal Sheth High School & Jr. College
Khed, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
03-2016

Secondary (X) -

Navbharat Highschool & Jr. College
Khed, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
03-2014

Skills

  • Agricultural Market Research & Business Strategy

    Stakeholder Relationship & Supply Chain Management

    Sales & Marketing of Agribusiness Products

    Regulatory Compliance & Governance in FPCs

    Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring

    Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

    Languages: Marathi (Native), Hindi (Fluent), English (Fluent)

Affiliations

  • Market-Based Framework for Scaling Commodity Business among FPCs (Techno Serve, 2024)

    Market Mapping & Strategic Positioning for Research Paddy in Uttar Pradesh (Limagrain India Pvt Ltd., 2023)

    Production, Processing & Export Mechanisms of Frozen Shrimp Products (Falcon Marine Export Ltd., 2023)

    Assessment of FPC Business Models & Farmer Engagement Strategies (Aranyak Agri Producer Co. Ltd., 2022)

    Horticultural Nursery Management & Commercial Vegetable Production Research (Dr. BSKKV, Sindhudurg, 2019-2020

Certification

  • Agri Prospects 2019 – National Webinar on Emerging Careers in Agribusiness (Mitcon Institute of Management)

    AGRIPRO 2020 – International Agri Conference (ProLearn India Institute)

    Post COVID-19 Agribusiness Challenges & Opportunities (Junagadh Agriculture University)

    Nutritional Security in India: Challenges & Strategic Pathways (ICAR Research Center Complex, Patna)

Timeline

Associate-Operations

TechnoServe India
04.2024 - 12.2024

Business Development Executive

NAFED eKisan mandi(Shree Swami Samarth FPC))
10.2020 - 10.2021

MBA - Agricultural Business And Management

KIIT School of Rural Management (KIIT University)

Bachelor of Science - Horticulture

College of Horticulture, (Dr. BSKKV Dapoli)

Higher Secondary(XII) - Science

Shreeman Chandulal Sheth High School & Jr. College

Secondary (X) -

Navbharat Highschool & Jr. College

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