Supply Chain Quality Assurance

Avani Pandya

847-***-**** ************@*****.***

Objective

Experienced Food Scientist with over 7 years in product development, ingredient sourcing, and inventory management. Skilled in supplier approvals, quality assurance, and cross-functional communication. Seeking the Business Development Associate role to contribute expertise in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and QA support within the ingredient distribution sector.

Core Competencies

●Supplier Identification, Sourcing, and Approvals

●Inventory Management and Supply Chain Optimization

●Quality Assurance (QA) and Regulatory Compliance

●Product Development and Ingredient Functionality

●Relationship Building with Suppliers

●Project Management and Prioritization

●PO Processing and Vendor Negotiations

●Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Professional Experience

Mizkan America, Inc.

Food Scientist 2014 – 2017

●Identified, reviewed, and approved suppliers, ensuring ingredient quality met QA and regulatory standards

●Managed ingredient sourcing, inventory projections, and purchase orders (POs) to meet production requirements and maintain optimal stock levels

●Communicated with QA and regulatory teams to quarantine/reject products for non-compliance and resolved quality issues through corrective actions

●Built long-term supplier relationships to support consistent supply and quality, contributing to effective vendor management and reduced supply chain risks

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

Quality Assurance Specialist 2009 – 2011

●Conducted root-cause analysis for quality issues, maintained documentation, and enforced quality standards following SQF, HACCP, and GMP guidelines

●Addressed vendor issues by collaborating with suppliers, negotiating return goods, and processing POs to maintain inventory integrity

●Worked with product managers to manage inventory forecasts, sales projections, and contract compliance, ensuring supply chain efficiency and alignment with company goals

PepsiCo (Gatorade)

Food Scientist Assistant 2007 – 2008

●Supported R&D and QA teams in formulation and ingredient functionality evaluation, ensuring product specifications met regulatory requirements

●Assisted with PO processing, inventory management, and vendor communications, enhancing efficiency in supplier management and quality control

Additional Experience

●Food Scientist Intern, Sumul Dairy

●R&D/Quality Control Intern, Coca-Cola

●Assistant Dietician, Girish Group General Hospital

●Founder & Host, Momstalkwithavani Podcast – Interviewed over 80 high-achieving women from various industries

Education

M.S. in Food Processing and Nutrition SNDT University, India May 2006

B.S. in Food Science SNDT University, India May 2004

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