Dry Fruit Consultant

• Establish Sourcing Network: Identify, vet, and finalize reliable suppliers/traders for key dry fruit varieties.
• Cost Management: Develop and implement effective procurement strategies to ensure the lowest cost of acquisition while maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Logistics Setup: Advise on efficient logistics, warehousing, storage, and handling protocols to minimize damage and spoilage.

2. Quality Assurance & Standardization

• Quality Benchmarking: Define and document the internal Quality Control (QC) parameters and specifications for each dry fruit product, aligning with FSSAI and other guidelines as applicable as best practices.
• Testing Protocol: Establish a mandatory testing protocol

• Handling & Processing: Advise on the optimal in-house sorting, grading, roasting (if applicable), and packaging methodologies suitable for a premium FMCG offering.

3. Market Insight & Product Portfolio

• Product Selection: Provide expert recommendations on the initial dry fruit product portfolio, package sizing, and price positioning based on current market trends.
• Competitive Analysis: Offer in-depth analysis of key competitors, their sourcing practices, and pricing strategies to help the company gain a competitive edge.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all sourcing, processing, and labeling activities are 100% compliant with FSSAI, Legal Metrology, and other relevant Indian regulatory bodies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 15-20 years of dedicated, hands-on experience in procurement, trading, or quality control of dry fruits and nuts.
• Domain Expertise: Exceptional knowledge of global dry fruit varieties, their origins, seasonality, market price dynamics, and characteristic quality defects.
• Network: Proven and verifiable established relationships with major dry fruit growers, processors, and traders.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with the technical aspects of dry fruit processing.
• Attributes: Sharp negotiation skills, strong organizational abilities, and a results-driven, entrepreneurial mindset.

What the Company Offers