Aniket Karde
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished agribusiness professional with 10+ years of leadership in agri-commodities supply chain, strategic procurement, and P&L management across six countries on three continents. Led high-impact roles at Olam (OFI), ITC Ltd, and currently lead procurement and agri-projects for Torq Commodities in West Africa. Known for driving cost efficiencies, expanding supplier networks, and securing trade finance, I consistently deliver volume growth, mitigate market and operational risks, and unlock new revenue streams. With a strong track record of managing end-to-end operations and delivering customer-centric, sustainable growth, I bring strategic vision and hands-on execution to complex, fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Vice President, Strategic Procurement & Business Development
Torq Commodities (UK) Ltd
London, United Kingdom
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Commanded spend book of $40M for strategic procurement in Nigeria, Senegal, IVC and Togo for sesame, soybean, and raw cashew nut.
- Devised and executed 5-year global operational master plan in countries for 5 products in global procurement
- Formulated & executed outgrower/contract farming projects in Nigeria, yielding 5,000MT Sesame & 7,000MT Soybean
- Streamlined trade finance, reducing funding delays to 2 days from 8 days while managing 5 warehouses under a $10M collateral arrangement; boosting procurement volume by 45%
- Developed Field Operations Manuals & SOPs for Procurement & Export Operations, reducing quality claims by 40% and turnaround time from 75 to 40 days
- Led planning, feasibility analysis, financial modelling, and execution of US$40mn agri-processing projects, forecasting US$120mn in annual revenue
- Devised business plans, financial models & led negotiations with government banks and DFIs; securing $9M trade finance lines
- Successfully secured land and approvals for 2 greenfield agri-processing plants and 3 warehouses in partnership with Nigeria's State Ministry
- Pioneered and developed Market Research Department, created robust risk management frameworks, boosting operational efficiency
- Led ESG impact assessments for trading business & agri projects, presenting findings to DFIs and investors to drive sustainable investments
- Developed and implemented ERP modules for procurement, trade operations, and sales, optimizing processes
Branch Manager, Coffee Trading Business
Olam International
Medellin, Colombia
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Commanded spend book of $75M, procured 25,000 tons coffee, achieving a 54% year-over-year growth in procured volume
- Formulated & executed market expansion strategies, increased market share from 6% to 18% from 2017 to 2020
- Supported and developed new brand 'Coffee for Peace' through sustainability and socio-economic projects with UN, USAID, local government entities, and FPOs; total budget of $2M covering 800+ farmers
- Monitored market trends, news, and regulatory developments to anticipate changes in commodity prices to help Country Head with trading decisions
- Created a 'Supplier Evaluation Matrix' to assess supplier needs, commercial viability, and risk profiling, resulting in zero credit and counterparty defaults for four consecutive years
- Enlisted and added 500+ farmers, established two certified supply chains, and achieved a record 3x buying of certified coffee in 2020
- Effectively managed factory, warehouse, and procurement operations with 100% OTIF, resulting in zero customer claims for four consecutive years
- Led development and implementation of greenfield factory and warehouse projects, providing hands-on strategic and operational oversight
Branch Manager, Raw Cashew Nut Business
Olam International
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Designed & implemented procurement strategy, procured 8000 tons of RCN & achieved 3x increase in YOY volume
- Achieved 100% increase in supplier base & met previous years volume in record one-month time
Global Trade Manager (Commodities)
Tridge co. ltd
Pune, India
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Generated total revenue of $3.04M in commodity trading of Coffee, Rice, & Salt; adding new suppliers/buyers and negotiating contracts for GCC Countries, Europe & Australia
- Conducted extensive market research and added new commodities to trade, resulting in additional revenue of $1.84M
- Secured new accounts for commodities & fruit imports from Turkey, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Egypt and others, contributing to total import revenue of $1.2M in FY 22-23
- Devised and executed comprehensive strategy to acquire suppliers and buyers for digital marketplace for agri-commodities; 30% increase in MOM registered users within first two months of its launch
- Played key role in product and feature development of digital marketplace by conducting comprehensive market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities in commodities industry
Assistant Marketing Manager
ITC Ltd.
Kolkata, India
07.2014 - 01.2017
- Pioneered and established a new channel from scratch, implementing effective sales and marketing strategies resulting in a 50% year-over-year growth in geographical presence and 100% year-over-year growth in sales
- Oversaw sales and distribution, customer relationship management across 240 retail touchpoints, and expanded brand presence with addition of 80 new touchpoints in just one year
- Devised Retail Asset Evaluation Model across 12 cities; saved $0.30M marketing & operating spend
- Spearheaded development of 16 new retail architectural designs and digital marketing strategies for ITC brands, leading to a 40% increase in footfall and 20% increase in brand engagement
- Managed sales & marketing budget; $6M FY15-16 and FY 16-17
Junior Manager (Shift Incharge Operations)
Steel Authority of India Limited
Salem, India
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Rated Excellent (top 2% of employees) for achieving 100% of quarterly production targets for FY 2011-12
Education
Master of Business Administration - Operations Managemen
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB)
Bangalore, India /2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Technology -
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
Nagpur, India /2006 - /2010
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Trade Finance
- Fund Raising
- Commodity Trading
- Business Development
- Agri-Processing
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Agri-business
- Factory & Warehouse operations
- Inbound & Outbound logistics planning
- Process Optimization
- Budget Planning
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Accomplishments
- Member of Colombia National Cricket, at 2018 ICC South American Cricket Championship; won 5 national-level cricket gold medals (2006-18).
- Awarded Best Management Project among 400 students, IIMB'12.
- Received state merit scholarship for securing 8th position (top 1%) from State in SSC exam.
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 02/23/88
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Native
Marathi
Native
Timeline
Assistant Vice President, Strategic Procurement & Business Development
Torq Commodities (UK) Ltd
08.2023 - 04.2025
Global Trade Manager (Commodities)
Tridge co. ltd
07.2021 - 07.2023
Branch Manager, Coffee Trading Business
Olam International
08.2017 - 12.2020
Branch Manager, Raw Cashew Nut Business
Olam International
01.2017 - 07.2017
Assistant Marketing Manager
ITC Ltd.
07.2014 - 01.2017
Junior Manager (Shift Incharge Operations)
Steel Authority of India Limited
05.2011 - 05.2012
Master of Business Administration - Operations Managemen
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB)
/2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Technology -
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
/2006 - /2010
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