Yuvraj Chettri

Sustainability and supply chain professional with 20 years of experience across agricultural operations, responsible sourcing, traceability systems, social compliance, and ESG-related sustainability initiatives within tea and API manufacturing industries. Currently working as Manager – Supply Chain with exposure across field and factory operations in the nicotine supply chain. Experienced in managing traceability systems, conducting internal audits, coordinating STP field audits, supporting Sedex /SMETA and ISO compliance audits, and implementing sustainability and social compliance programs.

Skilled in audit documentation, compliance verification, farmer engagement, stakeholder coordination, training delivery, CSR activities, and corrective action implementation. Strong exposure to ethical sourcing practices, worker welfare standards, sustainability compliance, and responsible supply chain operations.

Manager – Supply Chain at Alchem International Pvt. Ltd. (2025-01 – Present)

• Manage supply chain sustainability, traceability, and social compliance initiatives across field and factory operations within the nicotine supply chain.
• Conduct internal audits across field and factory operations to assess compliance with sustainability, ethical sourcing, and responsible supply chain standards.
• Lead preparation and coordination for STP field audits including documentation management, compliance verification, traceability assessments, and audit readiness activities.
• Maintain and monitor traceability systems to ensure end-to-end supply chain visibility and documentation from farmer level to factory operations.
• Conduct training sessions for field teams, farmers, and stakeholders on sustainability standards, social compliance requirements, responsible sourcing practices, and audit preparedness.
• Support Sedex, SMETA, ISO, and other social compliance audits through audit coordination, documentation management, evidence verification, and corrective action tracking.
• Organize and support CSR and social compliance initiatives focused on worker welfare, community engagement, and responsible field practices.
• Identify compliance gaps during internal assessments and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Liaise between field teams, factory stakeholders, auditors, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with sustainability and customer compliance requirements.
• Maintain audit records, traceability documentation, farmer databases, and operational compliance reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Project Manager at National Skills Foundation of India (Implementation Partner – Trustea Sustainable Tea Foundation) (2021-05 – 2025-02)

• Managed sustainability and traceability implementation programs across tea supply chains involving farmer engagement, compliance monitoring, and documentation management.
• Coordinated field-level audits, stakeholder inspections, and sustainability assessments to ensure adherence to program standards and compliance requirements.
• Implemented Chain of Custody (CoC) and traceability systems including volume reconciliation, field documentation, and supply chain verification processes.
• Conducted farmer and worker awareness programs on sustainability, welfare, and compliance-related practices.
• Maintained operational databases, audit records, compliance reports, and sustainability documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinated with field representatives, management teams, and partner organizations to strengthen sustainability initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Supported risk identification and corrective action implementation during sustainability and compliance reviews.

Assistant Manager at Salonah Tea Estate, Assam (2016-08 – 2021-04)

• Oversaw field administration, workforce coordination, and operational compliance activities.
• Supported sustainability documentation, worker welfare initiatives, and operational reporting requirements.
• Coordinated logistics, workforce scheduling, and stakeholder communication across field operations.

Assistant Manager at Lankapara Tea Estate, Dooars – Duncans Industries Ltd (2013-01 – 2016-07)

• Managed field operations, workforce supervision, and documentation activities related to sustainability and compliance requirements.
• Assisted in maintaining operational standards aligned with industry certification and audit requirements.

Assistant Manager at McLeod Russell India Ltd (2007-05 – 2012-12)

• Managed worker welfare initiatives, stakeholder coordination, and field administration activities.
• Supported traceability documentation, operational planning, and sustainability-related compliance activities.

Assistant Manager at Sycotta Tea Co. Ltd, Darjeeling (2005-01 – 2007-04)

• Coordinated workforce logistics, field administration, and day-to-day operational activities.
• Maintained field records and supported smooth coordination between field and management teams.

Bachelor of Arts in BA – North Bengal University, Darjeeling (1999)

Higher Secondary Certificate in HSC – Army School, Bengdubi (1996)

Indian School Certificate in ICSE – Lewis English School, Mirik (1994)