POSITION DESCRIPTIONPosition Title:Senior Agronomist, BCFoods, IndiaReports To:Hardik Patel, BCFoods India General ManagerHai Su, Business Development DirectorLocation:Mahuva, Gujarat, India POSITION SUMMARY: The Agronomist Crop Development & Sustainability is responsible for supporting BCFoods Indias agricultural sourcing, crop development, and sustainability strategy. This role focuses on onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot crops used in dehydration operations, with a core objective of developing farm bases, preparing audits for certifications, improving agricultural yield, total solids, quality consistency, and long-term supply sustainability. The role serves as the primary agronomic and technical resource mainly for onion and garlic in India and acts as the local lead for sustainability initiatives, working closely with BCFoods and multinational customers sustainability teams. MAJOR DUTIES:Agronomic Development & Field Execution:oDevelop and improve agronomic programs for onion and garlic focused on total solids and dehydration efficiency.oIdentify, recruit, onboard and manage farmer group in consultation with our consultants.oBuild long-term relationships with farmers through regular field engagement.oSupport bell pepper and carrot crop development for dehydration.oDesign and manage field trials and R&D plantings.oAnalyze agronomic data and provide actionable recommendations.oProvide hands-on agronomic support to growers.Sustainability Leadership:oLead implementation of agricultural sustainability initiatives for onion and garlic in India, and future expansion to other crops.oCollaborate with BCFoods global sustainability teams.oPromote sustainable practices including water efficiency and soil health.oLead greenhouse emission reduction objectives. oSupport sustainability documentation, traceability, and audits.oSupport certification like FSA.Collaboration & ReportingoCollaborate with procurement, quality, operations, and supply chain teams.oBuild relationships with growers, suppliers, and research institutions.oDeliver training, field days, and technical communications.oPrepare regular agronomic and sustainability reports.Crop Advisory & Yield Improvement:oProvide technical guidance on: Seed selection & varieties (garlic/onion) Sowing cycles and crop planning Irrigation and fertigation practicesCrop disease and pest monitoring and control advice oImprove yield per acre and reduce variability vs benchmarks (China/global)Procurement Coordination: oWork closely with procurement team for: Crop estimation Harvest planning Aggregation logistics oEnsure timely supply to processing units (Mahuva / future plants)Skills and Qualifications:Strong leadership and management skills.Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.Field-oriented problem-solving approach.Effective communication skills.Ability to work independently and in cross-functional, multicultural teams.Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.Ability to make timely and informed decisions under pressure. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Experience in food industry is important. Time management, effectively managing time and resources to meet deadlines.Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.Proficiency in relevant software and systems.Education and/or Experience:Bachelors or Masters degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or related field. - Minimum two (2) years of agronomic or field-based experience. - Experience working directly with growers. Preferred: - Experience with onion and garlic for dehydration. - Knowledge of dry matter or total solids optimization. - Masters degree in Agronomy.Must be fluent in English, both speaking and writing.Also, must be able to fluently communicate in English, both speaking and writing.Acute attention to detail and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.Confidentiality is a critical qualification.Flexibility and the willingness to work within an environment of changing priorities with enthusiasm.Must have good work habits including working extra hours as needed.Microsoft Office Experience is a must (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)