Adarsh Patel: The Quality Perfectionist

Current Position: Purchasing Manager for an upscale coffee shop chain

Years in the industry: 18

Previous roles: Barista, Cafe Manager, Quality Control Specialist

Consistently source beans that matc the brand's flavor profile and quality standards Monitor inventory levels across multiple locations to anticipate and meet demand Pride in offering the highest quality coffee to customers Challenges in managing supply chain disruptions, especially during global events [ Choose ] Analytical: Uses data and feedback from cafe branches to inform his purchasing decisions Goals Education: Master's in Business Administration with a minor in Culinary Arts Relationship builder: Prefers to establish long-term relationships with suppliers Motivations Male 42 years old Tasks (or JTBD) Frustrations Quality-driven: Believes that the best coffee begins with the best beans and won't compromise on flavor Location: New York City Difficulty in finding consistent quality across different suppliers Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring mutual growth Conduct regular tasting sessions to assess and maintain quality standards Ensure timely delivery to meet demand, especially during peak seasons Consistently source beans that match the brand's flavor profile and quality standards Monitor inventory levels across multiple locations to anticipate and meet demand Pride in offering the highest quality coffee to customers Challenges in managing supply chain disruptions, especially during global events Difficulty in finding consistent quality across different suppliers Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring mutual growth Conduct regular tasting sessions to assess and maintain quality standards Ensure timely delivery to meet demand, especially during peak seasons