Crop protection and plant nutrition solutions across chemical, biological, and organic farming
Tropical Agro is a USD 200M crop-input manufacturer running SAP S/4HANA across finance, supply chain, and manufacturing operations. Active projects span SAP version upgrades and data migration alongside e-commerce rollout and lean manufacturing initiatives—signaling simultaneous moves toward digital sales channels and operational efficiency. The hiring mix (quality, manufacturing, ops roles alongside single engineering and product slots) reflects a capital-intensive, process-driven business now selectively building internal capability rather than scaling sales.
Notable leadership hires: Quality Head
Tropical Agro manufactures crop protection products (pesticides, fungicides, herbicides), plant nutrition (fertilizers, organic and biological variants), and farming solutions sold into Indian agricultural markets. Founded in 1969 and part of the 100-year-old Jhaver Group, the company operates 7 manufacturing facilities including 2 R&D hubs and serves the full crop lifecycle from seed treatment through post-harvest. Distribution reaches farmers through agronomic field teams and, increasingly, digital e-commerce channels. Operations span GMP-certified production, quality assurance, and export logistics into international markets.
SAP S/4HANA with FICO (financial accounting), core ERP modules, and ABAP customization. Active SAP version upgrade projects are underway.
Chennai, India. All active hiring is based in India. The company operates 7 manufacturing facilities across the country.
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