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General Manager - Cotton

Arvind

Skills

Required

  • cotton sourcing / commodity procurement / supply chain management
  • agro-commodities
  • international hedging
  • commodity risk management
  • market dynamics
  • pricing trends
  • supply-demand economics

Preferred

  • anticipate price trends
  • supply chain

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute cotton sourcing strategy across businesses.
  • Manage end-to-end procurement, contracting, logistics, inventory, and supplier relationships.
  • Monitor domestic and international commodity markets and anticipate price trends.
  • Lead hedging and price risk management through global and domestic exchanges.
  • Drive market intelligence, forecasting, and data-driven procurement decisions.
  • Collaborate with business, operations, and finance teams to align sourcing with business needs.
  • Lead digital and analytics initiatives within sourcing and supply chain.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in cotton sourcing, commodity procurement, or supply chain management.
  • Strong preference for candidates from the cotton industry; professionals from agro-commodities or other commodity sectors with proven sourcing expertise may also be considered.
  • Strong exposure to international hedging and commodity risk management.
  • Excellent understanding of market dynamics, pricing trends, and supply-demand economics.
  • Analytical, digital-first mindset with strong commercial acumen.
  • High-potential leader, preferably in the 30-40 age bracket, though exceptional candidates with relevant experience will be considered regardless of age.

Location

Ahmedabad