Nadezda Kuryanova

Experience

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  Азбука Вкуса

  Nov 2004 - Jan 2009

  Introduced new tool for monitoring plan-fact expenditure execution. ► Improved the visibility of variation.► Reduced warehouse expenditures by 12%. Implemented ISO 9001:2000 in supermarket chain, contributing the following business impact:► Improved operational efficiency► Reduced labor costs 1.7%► Increased customer satisfaction rating 6.3%

  • Financial Analyst

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  • Auditor

    Nov 2004 - Jan 2007
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  AB InBev

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Core Working Capital/Cash Flow Manager: Cost Analysis & Reduction | Inventory Optimization | Investm

  As Core Working Capital & Cash Flow Manager I controlled core working capital, (receivables, payables and inventory) and prepared cash flow statements. In doing so, I was able to go above and beyond my duties, identifying an opportunity for significant cost reduction in bottle purchasing. By overhauling the purchasing and inventory scheme to reduce delivery frequency, and with astute negotiation in terms of payment conditions and prices, I contributed the following value:► Reduced cost of bottle purchasing by 1,2%. Mostrar menos

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  VITAMINAS DEL CAMPO SL

  Jan 2012 - now

  Co-Founder and CEO: Strategic Planning & Execution | Financial Planning | Alliance Building

  Launched company to deliver fruits and vegetables from Spain to Russia and Eastern Europe, building the supply chain from scratch. I created relationships with producers in Spain, food & beverage retailers in Russia, transportation and logistics companies, and every other stakeholder across the supply chain, while negotiating prices and conducting financial planning. ► Within 5 years, we achieved €13M in revenue and transformed the company into the #4 supplier of Spanish produce in Russia. The milestones that helped us achieve this include: ✓ Improved logistics efficiency by creating a 3-point quality control system between Spain and the consumer, reducing damaged products and waste.✓ Reached up to 30,000 food retailer points of sale across Russia including Vkusvill, SPAR, Metro, X5 and Tander.✓ Built relationships with suppliers including Unica Fresh Group, Indasol, Lucas Group, Fruitona and more, and distributors such as BeFresh, National Fruit Company, A-Fresh, Belaya Dacha and more.✓ Negotiated favorable contracts in terms of financing, pricing and warehouse space.✓ Conducted rigorous cost analysis and control. Mostrar menos

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  VITAMINAS DEL VERANO

  Jan 2018 - now

  Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor: Operations | Financial Strategy | Team-Building

  Devised business plan and secured financing for this endeavor, leveraging connections with suppliers in agricultural sector, with the objective of providing healthy prepared food. Conduct financial planning, manage operations and negotiate contracts with suppliers.► Quickly transformed brand into #1 breakfast restaurant and #11 best place to eat in Malaga according to Trip Advisor.► Became one of the first restaurants in Malaga to create omni-channel sales in anticipation of prolonged closure due to Covid. ► Created brand awareness within 2 months through online marketing, sponsorship of sporting events and creation of a loyalty program Mostrar menos

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  Food Group Luna

  Jun 2019 - now

  Co-Founder & Financial Advisor: Strategy | P&L | Financial Planning | Partnership-Building

  Led Food Group Luna’s launch into Russian and Eastern Europe market as a distributor of natural food and beverage from Spain. Introduced best Spanish brands to Russian market and supplied finished products to private labels of Russian supermarket chains. ► Transformed into #1 supplier of healthy avocado-based products in Russian supermarket chains, eventually expanding into other products like HPP juices, vegan products, non-alcoholic wine and more.► Expanded our products’ presence to 63% of supermarkets in Moscow and Saint Petersburg within 1 year.► Grew sales 100% yearly as a result of the above. In order to achieve the above milestones, we:✓ Created a strong marketing program to generate demand through advertising and participation in food exhibitions in Spain (Fruit Attraction), Germany (Fruit Logistic, ANUGA), the Netherlands (PLMA) and Russia (World Food, ProdExpo, MetroExpo).✓ Negotiated volume, price, loading and packaging conditions, and payment terms with supermarket chains, banks (using confirming lines, factoring) and suppliers to increase sales volume.✓ Conducted quality control.✓ Organized the entire logistics chain. Mostrar menos