Balaji Narayanamurthi

• Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
• Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts
• Improved operational efficiency by redesigning internal processes and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions.
• Costing, Planning from yarn to pack, Brand Creation, product development, Knowledge in Amazon listing & advertisement Ability to match quality and price
• Established key strategic partnerships with industry leaders to enhance business development opportunities.
• Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
• Spearheaded product innovation efforts, bringing new products to market faster than competitors while maintaining quality standards.
• Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
• Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing profitability.
• Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
• Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Enhanced supply chain efficiency with improved supplier management and performance tracking.
• Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
• Evaluated supplier proposals to identify best-fit partners based on quality, service, and pricing factors.
• All types of Sampling, Development, Proto type, Salesmen, Pre-production, Production and Shipment Samples. All production samples will be picked up from bulk production and not made separately in sample room.
• Knowledge in Costing that helps buyer to place orders at right price Savings more than $10million for buyers during the tenure.
• Thorough knowledge of AQL level and implemented fabric inspection initial inspection, mid inspection, pre-final and final
• Coordinate with QC teams, Created various check points to ensure uncompromising quality levels on each stage
• Cancellation Orders less than 1% Quality issues before 2016 is 5% and after that 0%. Airfreight Orders less than 5% and 0% after 2016
• Monitor each and every stages of the order placed with the vendor from

yarn to pack.

• Managed scheduled meetings to maintain satisfaction of both buyers and sellers and facilitate smooth purchases.
• Maintained timely product deliveries by effectively communicating with vendors, merchants and distribution center.
• Negotiated pricing for materials and supplies from vendors to secure best value.
• In charge for USA Buyer office total Indian operations
• In charge from costing, sample development, order placements, order follow ups, QC checks, all types of inspections from yarn to pack AQL standard.

• Inspected materials on various stage for accuracy and quality.
• Actively participated in regular audits to verify compliance with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring continued certification and enhanced credibility within the market.
• Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications as requested by Buyers
• Investigate critical points related to product quality, working closely with manufacturing teams to resolve concerns swiftly.
• Operated and maintained testing equipment.
• Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
• Performed root cause analysis on non-conforming products to identify areas for improvement and prevent future issues.
• Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
• Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
• Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
• Updated quality control records and reports.
• Assisted in developing inspection and testing protocols.
• Examined products for imperfections and defects.
• Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
• Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
• Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
• Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
• Streamlined the inspection process, resulting in quicker identification of defects and faster corrective actions.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• As a fresher I’ve started garment Industry as Quality Controller inspecting garments produced in different factories in different stages. After one year experience to learn more I’ve joined as a Sampling Asst and my job responsibility is to deliver yarn to Knitting then moving knitted rolls to dyeing, then Calendering/Compacting, then in house for cutting then printing or embroidery then stitching, checking, ironing and packing.
• After 1 year experience as Sampling Asst, started learning for programming, costing and pattern making.