Adinarayanamurthy K K has over 15 years of experience in procurement, logistics, and FDA compliance for food import and distribution companies. He has a proven track record of negotiating contracts, managing quality control, and ensuring timely delivery of products. Currently he works as a Procurement and FDA Executive, overseeing purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, and navigating customs and regulatory requirements.

1. Adinarayanamurthy K K
43-70, Kissena Blvd Apt 8G, Flushing, New York 11355 : (646)706-6076 :adilalitha@yahoo.com
PROCUREMENT AND FDA EXECUTIVE
Rеѕultѕ-drivеn Procurement and FDA Executive with оvеr 15 years еxtеnѕivе еxреriеnсе in рrосurеmеnt, lоgiѕtiсѕ, rеvеnuе
gеnеrаtiоn, inventory control and staff leadership. Highlу ѕkillеd in planning, organizing, рrосuring of food. Dеmоnѕtrаtеd
ability to ensure thаt the highest ԛuаlitу рrоduсtѕ аrе purchased and sold. Hands-on experience in researching, сооrdinаting
аnd negotiating with suppliers tо ensure fаir рriсing, timely and quality product delivery. Thоrоugh undеrѕtаnding оf risk
management, ԛuаlitу and dеlivеrу рrоtосоlѕ and соmрliаnсе tо the policies of U. S Customs. U.S Dept of Agriculture &
Food & Drug Administration. Blends technical acuity and financial acumen with inspirational leadership to consistently
achieve the objective and arrive at the destination.
 Analytical with a keen eye for details and ability to research and make efficient use of resources to achieve effective
business results
 Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills
 Experience in cutting costs and improving efficiency through effective management, strategic scheduling, and
streamlined operations.
 Gооd knоwlеdgе оf riѕk analysis аnd mаnаgеmеnt techniques
 Abilitу tо реrfоrm financial аnаlуѕiѕ and fоrесаѕting
 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, SAP application, and willing to learn new
applications.
C O R E C O M P E T E N C I E S
 Products Procurement
 FDA & Customs Interactions
 Quality Control
 Food Testing
 Procurement
 Inventory Management
 Market Analysis
 Negotiation
 Price Conflict Resolution
 Sales Evaluation
 Revenue generation
 Customer Service
 Strategic Development
 Relationship Building
 Riѕk Analysis
 Front-End Reporting
 Purchasing & Finance
 Operational Leadership
 Strategic Sourcing
 Warehouse management
 Staff training and development
P R O F E S S I O N A L H I S T O R Y
Procurement and FDA - Executive 2011 -Present
Guru Krupa Foods, Maspeth, NY; Apna Bazar Cash & Carry – JKH, NY
 Provide the leadership and accountability of negotiation, commercial contract, and purchasing strategy
 Perform market surveys and review consumer behavior for the variety of products offered and provide required
feedback and suggestions
 Analyze and prepare budget for purchase departments and ensure efficiency.
 Evaluate vendor performance and ensure the achievement of all financial targets and administer efficient profitability.
 Administer and maintain records of all purchase orders and resolve all issues in shipments and correct invoices.
 Research overseas suppliers to identify exporters who may be able to provide the best best value in terms of delivery
schedules, product quality and prices; using the FDA database to check for Import alerts.
 Visit potential and current suppliers on behalf of the petitioner to build and maintain good relationships and to review
their manufacturing processes and standards
 Negotiate product release from all foreign and domestic Government Agencies involved to clear the shipment (U. S
Customs. U.S Dept of Agriculture & Food & Drug Administration)
 Oversee preparation of purchase orders, insurance agreements, and follow-ups with the suppliers
 Check the quality of services provided
 Manage goods distribution and Management to the chain stores of Apna Bazaar.
 Hire, train and supervise warehouse workers
Chief Executive – Procurement and FDA 2004 -2011
Raja Foods , Maspeth, New York
 Handled over 65-100 containers in a monthly basis from Issuing the Purchase order to shipment arrives to the
Warehouse
 Negotiated product release from all foreign and domestic Government Agencies involved to clear the shipment
including USDA & U.S Customs & Brooder Production & Food & Drug Administration.

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 Developed, integrated, and executed goods procurement strategies
 Established and maintained business relationships with the key suppliers and ensure that negotiated agreements are
implemented.
 Developed and maintained cross-functional relationships with vendors and warehouse staff in procuring food
 Monitored daily, weekly and monthly inventory distribution
 Provided support and maintained communication with customer service and sales departments.
 Collaborate with local Laboratories to implemente quality control system to process all defective food back to the
vendors.
 Provided FDA & Customs communication and interactions
Procurement, and Inventory Management/ Chief Executive - Marketing 2003-2004
Aditya Textiles Traders, Bangalore- Tirupur.
 Oversaw the purchasing of Fabrics in Bangalore for a company in Tirupur.
 Developed customer survey and applied results to realign department
 Conducted physical inventory of food and instituted metrics to document cost savings, purchase requisition
turnaround, and number of POs issued.
 Order procurement, sample fabric follow-ups, die lots, etc.,
 Follow up with the manufacturer to ensure timely supply of fabric
Senior Executive- Sourcing knit marketing 1999 -2003
M/s GOKALDAS Images, Bangalore.
 Evaluated and conducted research on all fabric manufacturers before placing order
 Follow up on sample pertaining to bulk fabric with buyers lab dips, and approved fabric for Bulk production.
 Planned schedules with the manufacturer to ensure timely supply of fabric to the factories for timely garment
production.
 Attended to all types of quality issues pertaining to fabric manufacturing and solving ensuring smooth Flow.
 Approved bulk fabric with the buyers, for garment production.
Executive- Production 1995 -1997
M/s Natural Textiles Ltd. Bangalore
 Managed day-to-day production activities from batch setting stages to final packing.
 Planned production with all the departments and executing the same.
 Coordinated and supervised activities of workers, including appointments, work allocation, salary Fixing, target fixing
time study etc.,
 Placed order for production trims and supplies follow-ups.
 Approved Sample for bulk production and follow-up sample with the concerned buying offices until shipment is
made.
 Coordinated all the departments such as merchandising, sampling, stores, workshop For efficient workflow.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Production co-ordinator/ Sourcing 1993 -1995
M/s Paprika Wear, Bangalore.
 Sourcing /production executive 1991 -1993
M/s Appego Marketing (p) Ltd, Bangalore
EDUCATION AND PROFES SIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Bachelor of Commerce; Bangalore-university.
REFERENCE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST