Executive - Plant Production & Procurement (Pune)

; About the Opportunity As the Executive - Plant Production and Procurement at Ugaoo, you will support the production and inventory management processes to align with the company s sales channels, including D2C, Q-Comm, Marketplaces, Corporate Gifting, Retail, and Landscaping. This role involves assisting in planning, production, procurement, and operational processes to maintain Ugaoo s standards for plant health and quality. You will contribute to ensuring cost efficiency, smooth operations, and consistent availability of quality plants across all channels. Responsibilities Production Planning and Inventory Management - Support the execution of production plans for top-selling plants in line with sales forecasts across channels. - Assist in managing plant production in line with polyhouse capacity to ensure efficient utilization of space. - Track plant availability across Ugaoo hubs and highlight potential stock gaps, including coordination for landscaping requirements. - Support plant procurement processes to ensure timely availability of required stock and materials within defined budgets. Plant Health, Care and Propagation - Conduct regular inspections of plants to ensure health, quality, and adherence to standards. - Follow and support implementation of plant care programs including watering, nutrition, pruning, and repotting. - Monitor pest and disease conditions, implement basic control measures, and escalate issues when required. - Analyse basic soil conditions and support necessary soil amendments under guidance. - Ensure proper irrigation and drainage systems are functioning effectively across nursery operations. - Support plant propagation activities including seeding, cutting, and grafting as per production plans. - Maintain accurate records of propagation and plant movement activities. On-Ground Execution and Supervision - Supervise on-ground labour for daily plant care and nursery operations. - Ensure tasks are completed as per defined schedules and quality standards. - Support onboarding and basic training of new team members on plant care practices and SOPs. Operational Excellence - Support cost-effective practices across production, procurement, and labour activities. - Track wastage, damages, expenses, and losses, and report deviations to the reporting manager. - Coordinate with supply chain, retail, services, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth plant movement and availability. - Ensure adherence to SOPs, brand guidelines, and operational processes. - Maintain adequate inventory levels to support business demand. - Provide basic horticultural inputs and support to internal teams when required and act as a point of contact for plant-related queries. - Identify and highlight opportunities to improve efficiency in day-to-day operations. Requirements - Bachelor s or Master s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field. - 1 to 3 years of experience in plant nurseries, plant care, or related operations. - Basic knowledge of plant health, pest control, soil management, and propagation techniques. - Understanding of inventory tracking and operational processes. - Ability to work in a hands-on, rapid-paced environment. - Good communication and coordination skills. .