I work as a Packaging and Sourcing consultant for different clients Internationally and Domestic. Handle cost savings and Innovation projects.

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I have handled strategic Procurement for Rigids and fiber category in Northern Region . It included Pricing, New client acquisition, New supplier development. I indirectly contributed to the revenue generation for North by interacting with client along with sales team by understanding their requirements and converting the leads to order by matching prices with right quality. Currently i am handling Supply chain operations for a particular region and managing a pool of suppliers , in turn maintaining the OTIF, Supplier payments, timely orders, Planning of the production at supplier end, Quality checks with my team.

I worked as Strategic sourcing specialist and Packaging development specialist for Avantor India and APAC region for all Packaging procurement and development. I took care of three business, viz Pharma solvents, Chemical and diagnostics business. It included the Packaging development, Price negotiation, New supplier as well as alternate supplier Development. I dealt with Packaging materials like,Glass bottles , HMHDPE Drums, Steel Drums, HDPE bottle, Caps, Injection moulded items like Cassettes, dropper, Plugs (HDPE and Teflon), Corrugated Box etc. I am also responsible for troubleshooting for Packaging problems arising at shop-floor as well as at Customer's end.

I handled the responsibility of Packaging development as well as strategic Procurement Role at LT foods. I was handling the development role for LT Foods Americas as well for Indian Plant. I handled the Flexible, PET Jars, WPPB , Jute bags Non woven bags and corrugated box. During my time some notable projects Were Daawat saute sauce launch, Cost savings for WPPB bags, Artwork for Range of Daawat Rice and Window metallized laminate for one of Export Product.Handled the Purchasing Budget over 70 Crores and over 125 Packaging suppliers across the category.

I was into the role of Strategic buying at SABMiller. I was responsible for almost 100 cr buying and responsible for all the locations and their Co packing location buying for Cartons,BOPP tapes,adhesives, printing inks and machines

I was responsible for Packaging development for biscuit and staples category. Developed new artworks inhouse as well as with design agency. Responsible for on-line print approval.

I was Handling Packaging development for New product as well improvement in existing Packaging. Handled Delight and lifestyle cateogry in Britannia.

Job Responsibilities:New Product (Packaging) Development taking into account of costing, technical requirement, materials etc. for Biscuit , Chocolate, Rolls , Cookies for Domestic & Export MarketDeveloping New / Alternate Suppliers for procurement of packaging material of regular and under development in co-ordination with Purchase Dept.Preparing Specifications & Standard Test Procedures of Packaging Materials.Planning and Execution of New Product development - Packaging material.Implementing Cost saving projects.Preparing Bill of Materials.Artwork and proof checking. Active presence in the Supply Chain to regulate the packaging material movements.Coordinating with different concerned departments for the timely product launch.Handling of plant packaging activities for both plant Strategic food international, Dubai and Al sallan food industries, Oman.