Rajesh Lokhande

About Rajesh Lokhande

Performance-driven Professional with over 2 decades of experience in:~ Strategic Planning ~ Production Planning & Control ~ Supply Chain Management ~ Vendor Management~ Process Enhancement ~ Quality Management~ Technical guidance~ Inventory management ~ Logistics ~ Training and Development~ Business Development ~ Product Promotions & Launches ~ Brand Management~ Product Management~ Team Management~ Market Research~ Marketing Management •Presently associated with Syngenta India Ltd, Pune as Global Seed Production Specialist (Tomato & Eggplant)•Demonstrated excellence in developing short term and long term strategies to produce quality seeds at various locations all over globe.•Proficient in managing production activities involving resource planning, in-process inspection, technical guidance and co-ordination with internal / external departments for timely delivery of finished products•Expertise in managing end to end supply by providing innovative solutions to save long term cost and increase profitability of business•Skilled in identifying scope for planning, implementing & monitoring of technological changes to enhance efficiency in processes•Pivotal in breaking new avenues and conducting opportunity analysis by keeping abreast of market trends and competitor moves•Methodical in conducting market research and product placement to achieve business growth•Instrumental in implementing strategies for building team effectiveness by promoting a spirit of cooperation between team members •A strategist cum implementer with recognized proficiency in spearheading business to accomplish corporate plans and goals successfully

Experience

1. Global Production and Crop Strategist

   Syngenta

   Sep 2022 — Present · Pune, IN

   Monitoring worldwide seed production and crop strategy for Tomato and Eggplant which includes placement strategy, 1-5 year crop strategy along with providing directions and technical guidance to production teams all over globe•Developing seed production and processing technology in tomato•Serving as active member of global seed production and planning team and Hybrid promotion committee•Managing all productions including products from stage 6 onwards till 11.2 •Implementing Home farm concept in India, China and East Africa•Technical guidance to improve yield and quality of crop produce on all production locations•Collaborating with stakeholders like Breeders, Quality Assurance, Marketing and Sales and Local seed production and supply teamsoHigh level Global Supply chain stakeholders• Travelling to different production locations worldwide especially,Thailand, Holland, US, and East Africa while also traveling globally to attend important meetings and trainings

Education

• Punjabrao Deshmukh Agriculture University(PKV) AKOLA,MAHARASHTRA

  Bachelor’s Degree, Horticulture

  1987 — 1991

• R L T College of Science Akola,Maharashtra

  High School, Science and Maths

  1985 — 1987

• Indian Institute of Managment Vishakhapatnam

  Corporate Strategic management , Strategy

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  1998 — 2000

• Dr.Y.S.Parmar Univrsity of Horticulture and Forestry,Solan

  Master's Degree, Vegetable crops

  1991 — 1994

Skills

• Market Research
• Agriculture
• Team Leadership
• Product Launch
• Farms
• Business Strategy
• Supply Chain Management
• Corn
• Crop Protection
• Marketing Strategy
• Product Development
• Green House Technology
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Product Management
• Team Management
• Agronomy
• Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• Production Management
• Agribusiness
• Computer Proficiency
• Marketing
• Business Development
• Logistics Management
• Technical Support
• International Relations
• Strategy
• Logistics
• New Business Development
• Vegetables
• R&D
• Management
• Sales Management
• Market Development
• Supply Chain
• Business Planning
• Seeds
• Organizational Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Budgets