SANDIP SARGAR
Portfolio Lead
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Passionate food product innovator with 13+ years of experience in Product Lifecycle management, Innovation, Productivity/value engineering, Portfolio productivity and young talent management
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Portfolio Manager
Givaudan India Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - Current
- Department head for Portfolio
- Lead Collection build initiative to drive profitability and Organizational Efficiency
- Lead Innovation pipeline development work
- R&D Project management leader for South Asia
- Helped achieving maximum share of business from profitable flavours
- Lead Portfolio optimization.
- SME for Sweet Goods
R&D Manager
General Mills India Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Lead Productivity/Value Engineering initiatives for Bakeries Business
- Innovation Commissioning for Bakeries and Food Service Business
- Delivered highest value of savings for the organization
- Launch of successful new innovations under bakery which over delivered in a years’ time
- Lead Project management for RM and PM cost reduction for GEMs
- Built 12 Quarter innovation pipeline
- Lead launch of Frozen Pillsbury product chain for Retail
- Built strong talent pipeline succession plan for bakery
Sr. Scientist I
General Mills India Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Lead Snacks Innovation pipeline and products for India and MEA Business- NV Biscuits, NV Date Bars, OEP Chips, OEP Wraps and Bugles Salty Extruded Snacks.
- Lead Technical solutions for Tropical region stable Bars under NV.
- Lead Cost Saving Initiatives for Bugles- Key work involves development for Seasoning for extruded snack application
- Developed Confectionary Fruit snacks for F
Scientist II
General Mills India Pvt Ltd
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Lead Sweet Snacking innovations, End-to- end project management right from concept, development (which includes lab formula development, RM management, defining product attributes, shelf life, consumer validations), launch and post launch management in collaboration with business, supply chain and finance team.
- Launched RTE products like Pillsbury Cookie cake, Pillsbury Pastry cake, Pillsbury Lava cake, Nature valley Biscuits, Betty Crocker Duo cakes etc
- Lead product commercialization team which involves identification of right manufacturing partner along with supply chain team, defining process and equipment requirements, cost analysis of product, scale up trials/commercialization, product standardization against operational KPIs, training of on floor people.
Senior Executive Product Development
General Mills India Pvt Ltd
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Responsible for bakery mixes: product development, cost management, scale up, commercialization and continuous improvement
- Delivered High Value Innovation with significant business impact.
- Lead Continuous Development Initiative to reduce consumer complaints by more than 50%.
- Lead product development and commercialization of savory breakfast mixes.
Executive Product Development
General Mills India Pvt Ltd
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Partnered product development and commercialization of Culinary pastes.
- Worked Closely with Parampara new acquisition for smooth transition.
- Lead Spice mix innovations and Executions.
Research Scientist- Product Development
Dabur India Ltd
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Developed Dairy and Fruit Based Beverages
- Handled Hommade brand for new launches and core maintenance.
- Lead Feasibility assessment for Powdered soft drinks.
Education
Strategic Management for Business Excellence -
IIM Lucknow
01.2023 - 01.2024
M. Tech - Food Process Engineering/Technology
IIT, Kharagpur
01.2010 - 01.2012
B. Tech - Agricultural Engineering
Dr. BSK Krishi Vidyapith, Dapoli
Dapoli, Maharashtra 01.2006 - 01.2010
Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Technical Acumen
- People Manager
- Innovative Thinker
- Effective Communicator
- Technical Project Management
- Portfolio Management
- PPA and Product Rationalization
- Product Life Cycle Management
- Product Pipeline Development
Extracurricular Activities
CSR Champion- Nutrition initiatives of Tata Trust Hall President, VS Hall, IIT Kharagpur (2011-2012) Head Coordinator NCC and NSS (2008-2010) Member of Student council (2009-2010) Contributed as a Speaker in Fi Hi India conference 2013 Won several medals in Sports and Cultural festivals
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/01/89
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Training
- National Dairy Research institute, Karnal, Haryana, One month, To Study Various Milk processing and handling Techniques
- G. G. Dandekar Machine Works. Ltd, Thane, Maharashtra, One month, To Study Rice Mill Machineries and Company operations
Timeline
Portfolio Manager
Givaudan India Pvt Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Strategic Management for Business Excellence -
IIM Lucknow
01.2023 - 01.2024
R&D Manager
General Mills India Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - 03.2023
Sr. Scientist I
General Mills India Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 09.2021
Scientist II
General Mills India Pvt Ltd
10.2017 - 10.2019
Senior Executive Product Development
General Mills India Pvt Ltd
07.2015 - 10.2017
Executive Product Development
General Mills India Pvt Ltd
06.2014 - 07.2015
Research Scientist- Product Development
Dabur India Ltd
09.2012 - 06.2014
M. Tech - Food Process Engineering/Technology
IIT, Kharagpur
01.2010 - 01.2012
B. Tech - Agricultural Engineering
Dr. BSK Krishi Vidyapith, Dapoli
01.2006 - 01.2010
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