Raghavendra Akurathi
Agri Business Leader | Procurement & Market Intelligence | Farm-to-Export Value Chain Expert
Guntur,AP
Summary
A versatile professional with 17+ years of comprehensive experience in Agricultural Supply Chain Management, Strategic Procurement, Commodity Sourcing, Market Linkages, Export-Import Operations, Inventory Optimization, Pricing Strategy, Logistics Management, Digital Agri-Marketplace Development, Business Consulting, and Value Chain Transformation. Proven track record of delivering impactful results across leading organizations such as KPMG (India), Stallion Group (Nigeria), Hectar Global (Africa & Bangladesh), Origo Commodities India Pvt. Ltd, and DCM Shriram Group (Hariyali Kisan Bazaar), with expertise spanning ₹2,000+ Cr in asset management and 20+ agri commodities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Sr Specialist in Advisory and Consulting G&PS -E&S
KPMG India Pvt Ltd
03.2025 - Current
- Strategic Procurement Leadership: Spearheaded e-Procurement strategy, system implementation, and policy alignment for government and public sector clients, driving efficiency and compliance.
- Procurement Process Excellence: Led end-to-end procurement processes, including RFP development, bid evaluation, and vendor management, ensuring transparency, accountability, and cost savings.
Head, Agri commodity Buyer & International Sales
Hectar Global
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Strategic Procurement Leadership: Championed trading and export-import operations for agricultural commodities-including rice, spices, RCN, and pulses, -across domestic and international markets, driving business growth and competitiveness. Earned ₹1.73 Cr FY through cross-border agri-commodity trading by increasing margins via end-to-end supply chain mapping and strategic procurement execution.
- Procurement Process Optimization: Skilled in PO processing, supplier evaluation, contract management, and cost benchmarking. Led vendor negotiations to improve margins and ensured compliance across procurement cycles in agricommodity sourcing.
- Market Intelligence & Pricing Strategy: Analyzed crop trends and seasonal pricing behavior to forecast market movements, enabling data-driven procurement and selling decisions. Implemented market intelligence and risk assessment frameworks to support cross-border trade growth, boosting competitiveness and revenue diversification.
- Relationship Management: Fostered strong client and supplier relationships, managing financial procedures and contracts, driving business growth, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency through effective quality standards.
- Quality Control and Assurance: Deployed robust quality control measures, conducted root cause analyses, and ensured zero product recalls, streamlining operations and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Supply Chain Excellence: Built and managed supplier networks, negotiated contracts to drive operational efficiency and improve margins, while collaborating with stakeholders to optimize supply chain performance, reduce costs, and enhance business agility.
- Export Operations: Led end-to-end procurement and export operations for rice, spices, and pulses, driving business growth and quality excellence, with 25% defect rate reduction and zero product recalls.
- Margin Enhancement: Negotiated supplier terms that improved margins by 8%, driving business profitability and competitiveness.
Sr Business Analyst & Value Chain Specialist
Farmgate Tech Pvt. Ltd
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: AP State Govt. Project (Agriculture Marketing Dept)
- Agri-Marketplace Innovation: Headed a digital platform connecting 4,000+ farmers and 1,801 buyers, facilitating ₹59 Cr in traded volume (23,985 MT) and ₹200 Cr+ in order generation.
- Value Chain Integration: Designed strategies to integrate top MNCs and value-added service providers, enhancing product quality, traceability, and market reach.
- Procurement Strategy & Pricing: Developed seasonal procurement plans and pricing strategies based on crop patterns, demand forecasting, and market behavior to ensure profitable sourcing.
- Supply and Demand Agri Commodity Visibility: Created a real-time bidding and pricing platform within the Farmgate app, improving transparency, price discovery, and utilization.
- Last-Mile Market Access: Supported farmers and buyers with sourcing strategies, operational plans, and market access across rural procurement zones.
- Capacity Building & Advisory: Delivered training to AMC staff and FPOs on procurement processes, digital sourcing, and agri-marketing; provided policy advisory to state stakeholders.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraged analytics and forecasting tools to support strategic procurement planning, inventory optimization, and sourcing decisions.
- Digital Transformation: Reengineered workflows and implemented tech-driven procurement and supply chain automation to enhance efficiency and reduce sourcing delays.
- AP State Govt. Project (Agriculture Marketing Dept)
Cluster Manager - Andhra Pradesh
Origo Commodities India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 02.2021
- Agri-Business Transformation: Managed end-to-end P&L for agro-commodity operations worth ₹800 Cr across 130+ locations, handling 3 lakh MT of commodities and delivering ₹11.8 Cr bottom-line profit through strategic cost control, budgeting, and operational efficiency in procurement, warehousing, and logistics, while achieving 98% operational risk reduction.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Implemented digital tracking systems, FIFO/LIFO inventory methods, and customized procurement strategies, reducing logistics costs by 10%, growing AUM to ₹800 Cr, and contributing ₹8 Cr to annual profit.
- Warehouse Planning & Revenue Optimization: Designed and executed PWH (Private Warehouse) planning across strategic agri clusters, optimizing storage capacity, increasing utilization by 20%, and boosting rental revenue through season-long inward/outward movement planning and commodity flow alignment.
- Vendor Development: Built and managed a high-performing vendor network across key sourcing regions, ensuring consistent supply, cost efficiency, and long-term relationships supporting business continuity and procurement agility.
Branch Manager - Nigeria
Stallion Group
01.2013 - 08.2016
Centre Manager - Guntur
Hariyali Kisaan Bazaar (DCM Shriram Group)
05.2008 - 12.2013
Education
DigitalsupplychainandLogisticsManagementExecutiveCertificate - undefined
IIM Vishakhapatnam
01.2025 - 01.2026
MBA - Marketing & HR
GVP College PG Courses
B.Sc. - Math, Physics, Computers
Hindu College
Skills
Agri Supply Chain Management
undefinedEducation Credentials
- DigitalsupplychainandLogisticsManagementExecutiveCertificate, IIM Vishakhapatnam, A.P, 2025-26, Pursuing
- MBA, Marketing & HR, GVP College PG Courses, Visakhapatnam, 2008
- B.Sc., Math, Physics, Computers, Hindu College, Guntur, 2004
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/27/84
Awards
- 2011, Hariyali Kisan Bazaar, Achieved 100% growth in top-line and bottom-line by expanding rural distribution networks, streamlining procurement processes, and optimizing supply chain efficiency.
- 2014, Platinum Corporation (Nigeria), Recognized for best-in-class warehouse space optimization, zero shrinkage, and damage control, setting benchmarks in inventory integrity and operational excellence.
- 2018, Origo Commodities, Honored for driving operational excellence through manpower efficiency, cost control, and strategic redefinition of agri-commodity procurement and logistics processes.
- 2019, Origo Commodities, Honored for driving operational excellence through manpower efficiency, cost control, and strategic redefinition of agri-commodity procurement and logistics processes.
- 2022, e-Farmarket Project (Farmgate Tech), Awarded for leading a digital supply chain transformation, integrating AI-based pricing tools to analyze crop trends and sourcing locations, enabling strategic price quoting to international buyers in real-time. Improved market linkages and farm-to-market efficiency for smallholder farmers.
Executive Profile
Over 17 years of experience managing end-to-end agricultural supply chains, overseeing ₹2,000 Cr+ in assets across 20+ commodities with proven results in procurement, operations, and logistics., Spearheaded the development of e-Farmarket, an Agritrading platform generating ₹200+ Cr in demand and executing ₹59 Cr in trade volume by digitizing farm-to-market transactions., Designed and executed procurement strategies backed by seasonal trend analysis, supplier negotiation, and vendor network development, ensuring cost optimization and strategic sourcing., Achieved 98%+ inventory accuracy and led PWH warehouse planning initiatives, increasing storage utilization and seasonal flow efficiency across 130+ agri-cluster locations., Integrated ERP/WMS platforms for real-time supply-demand visibility, automated workflows, and improved procurement decision-making across multi-location operations., Implemented process automation and reengineered SOPs to reduce operational delays, enhance efficiency, and drive bottom-line growth across commodity value chains., Collaborated with 4,000+ farmers, 1,801 buyers, and public sector institutions to deliver policy advisory, training programs, and state-level agri-market reforms., Directed agri-export initiatives across Africa, Nigeria, and Bangladesh, enhancing international sales, compliance, and partnerships with MNCs and trade networks., Led cross-functional teams across agri regions, driving organizational growth, operational excellence, and data-driven strategic planning for long-term scalability.
Timeline
Sr Specialist in Advisory and Consulting G&PS -E&S
KPMG India Pvt Ltd
03.2025 - Current
DigitalsupplychainandLogisticsManagementExecutiveCertificate - undefined
IIM Vishakhapatnam
01.2025 - 01.2026
Head, Agri commodity Buyer & International Sales
Hectar Global
02.2023 - 01.2025
Sr Business Analyst & Value Chain Specialist
Farmgate Tech Pvt. Ltd
02.2021 - 02.2023
Cluster Manager - Andhra Pradesh
Origo Commodities India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 02.2021
Branch Manager - Nigeria
Stallion Group
01.2013 - 08.2016
Centre Manager - Guntur
Hariyali Kisaan Bazaar (DCM Shriram Group)
05.2008 - 12.2013
MBA - Marketing & HR
GVP College PG Courses
B.Sc. - Math, Physics, Computers
Hindu College
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