Pratishtha Gupta

Vegetables (open field) EAME

• Orchestrated the end-to-end seed multiplication process for designated crop families, ensuring timely and accurate order management and purchase order execution.
• Streamlined the seed multiplication order process, from seed allocation through harvest and delivery, resulting in a 15% reduction in processing time.
• Enhanced global supply chain and field production visibility by providing comprehensive reporting on seed production within the EAME region.
• Managed all inbound streams for the multiplication process, coordinating team activities and ensuring accurate and on-time product delivery.
• Ensured compliance by meticulously verifying the validity and completeness of all necessary documents, including vendor contracts and phytosanitary certificates, adhering to strict regulatory requirements.
• Proactively monitored and validated Vendor Progress Reports (VPRs) within SAP, promptly communicating critical deviations (red/green flags) to internal stakeholders, and contributing to informed decision-making in crop meetings.
• Validated contract information, agreements, and SAP purchase orders (quantity, quality, and price), maintaining accuracy and integrity.
• Facilitated the vendor invoice verification and payment process, ensuring adherence to procedures and authorizations, and supporting the timely execution of final payments.
• Delivered regular, comprehensive updates on multiplication costs, quality, and volume, providing critical insights to management and stakeholders.
• Maintained and updated master data related to seed vendors and growers, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.
• Championed continuous improvement initiatives, sharing best practices, optimizing workflows, and actively participating in stakeholder and network meetings.
• Cultivated strong stakeholder relationships within global production and supply teams, fostering effective collaboration.
• Executed accurate and timely preparation and execution of contracts with third-party growers/vendors.
• Managed the invoice/payment process with precision, ensuring accurate and efficient transactions.
• Provided critical administrative support and SAP updates to management and stakeholders, ensuring data integrity and informed decision-making.

• Managed order processing and customer service for the EAME region, supported over 20 key accounts across Russia, Turkey, Israel and the European Union
• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with clients and key account managers, ensuring exceptional service and fostering long-term loyalty
• Proactively addressed customer inquiries and resolved order-related issues, consistently exceeding customer satisfaction targets
• Efficiently managed high-volume orders, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and quality in a fast-paced environment

• Served as a sourcing consultant for Indian natural stones, catering to a leading European Dutch wholesaler and kitchen top processor
• Monitored and managed the entire supply chain, ensuring ethical procurement of rough stone blocks from Indian quarries
• Implemented sustainable and responsible parameters in the ethical procurement of natural stone, promoting environmentally conscious practices
• Conducted on-site visits to quarries and granite processing units in India to verify ethical and environmentally friendly working conditions
• Interacted with contract laborers to understand and address their working conditions

• Coordinated international business operations for European markets from India, focusing on quality inspections and material procurement
• Expanded customer base through various communication channels and active participation in major trade fairs
• Managed inventory and logistics of international shipments, ensuring timely and efficient delivery
• Successfully opened new markets, including Poland, for Indian granite suppliers, contributing to significant business growth