Sonali Kadam
Packaging Technologist
Thane,MH
Summary
A competent professional possessing 15 years of experience covering Procurement and packaging development. Proven track record of streamlining processes in procurement, supplier negotiation, cost optimization and ensuring timely material availability. Dedicated Packaging Technologist with a strong background in developing and implementing packaging solutions. Skilled in materials testing, process improvement, and committed to ensure packaging material quality and efficiency by process improvement. Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical & negotiation skills with strong organization and team building Abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Consultant - Packaging Development
Goel Scientific
06.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Developed innovative packaging solutions for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
- Enhanced communication among team members to foster collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Identified areas of improvement for clients'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
- Analyzed data sets to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements within client organizations.
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
- Enhanced client decision-making, synthesizing complex data into clear, concise reports and dashboards.
- Optimized supply chain operations for clients, reducing costs and improving efficiency through strategic vendor management.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements on behalf of clients, securing favorable terms and conditions.
- Analyzed financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities, advising clients on budget optimization strategies.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Senior Engineer, Purchase
Sotax India Private Limited
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Sotax India is leader in manufacturing of high quality dissolution testing machines for pharmaceutical testing and also deals with associated services. www.sotax.com
- Identified and evaluated reliable suppliers, negotiated favorable terms, and ensured on-time procurement of materials.
- Managed vendor contracts, monitored performance, and ensured compliance with quality standards and delivery timelines.
- Conducted cost analysis and implemented measures to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated with stakeholders to maintain optimum stock levels, avoiding shortages and excess.
- Worked closely with engineering, production, and finance teams to align procurement activities with organizational goals.
- Sotax India is leader in manufacturing of high quality dissolution testing machines for pharmaceutical testing and also deals with associated services. www.sotax.com
Technical assistant
Indian Institute of Packaging
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) is a national apex body established in 1966 by the packaging and allied industries and the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. It operates as an autonomous body under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Iip-in.com
- Testing different packaging materials that includes plastic (rigid and flexible), Paper and allied products, metals as per testing procedure define in BIS or ASTM standards.
- Transport worthiness test of filled packaging material.
- Documentation as per QMS 9001:2015, Quality assurance system as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017 & NABL.
- The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) is a national apex body established in 1966 by the packaging and allied industries and the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. It operates as an autonomous body under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Iip-in.com
- Testing Equipment operated: Universal Testing Machine, Differential scanning calorimeter, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Energy X ray spectrometer, Melt flow Index, Vibration tester, Compressions tester.
Manager
Borosil Limited
04.2010 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Borosil is the market leader for Electro- Mechanical Equipment, Consumer ware products and Laboratory Glassware and equipment. www.borosil.com
- Procurement efforts for raw materials, equipment, services and replenishment plans to meet production targets.
- Conducted research and evaluation of suppliers, negotiated contracts and monitored contract performance.
- Implemented inventory control measures to minimize waste.
- Collaborated with production and logistics teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
- Extend technical support to Marketing and R&D team for new product development.
- Analyze monthly inventories, generate MIS and prepare cost analysis document.
- Packaging development for scientific instruments and laboratory glassware.
- Identification and selection of new machines/technologies and suppliers for improving existing operations/processes in terms of efficiency & quality.
- Reviewed artworks and provided packaging-related input.
- Collaborated with suppliers on development projects.
- Identification and implementation of packaging cost reduction initiatives.
- Carrying out continuous improvement in the existing packaging material based on the feedback from the factory and on the basis of analysis of market survey.
- Implementing technical changes to improve quality of packaging material.
- Maintaining quality standard for packing material, ensuring stringent adherence to quality standard, norms and practices, identifying gap and taking corrective action.
- Benchmarking and evaluation of competition.
- Implementation of standard testing procedure for all packaging materials.
- Monitoring Inhouse packaging material manufacturing process for quality and ensuring packaging material availability as per production norms.
- Borosil is the market leader for Electro- Mechanical Equipment, Consumer ware products and Laboratory Glassware and equipment. www.borosil.com
Senior Executive
Pidilite Industries Limited
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Technical Support for Projects on Packaging Machinery for flexible, Secondary and end of line packaging.
- Provide training and support for new Development and Technology in Packaging Automation.
- Cost Reduction and Payback Analysis.
- Experience of handling flexible and rigid packaging material.
- Conducting Supplier Audits.
- Functional expertise in ERP, SAP for procurement process.
- Data analysis, generate MIS reports in MS excel / spreadsheets and presentations with MS PowerPoint.
Education
Diploma - Plastic Technology
Mumbai Division board
Material management - Distance learning
Welingkar
PG - Packaging Technology
IIP
B.Sc. - Mathematics
Mumbai University
Skills
- Procurement
- Packaging Development
- Supplier Negotiation
- Cost Optimization
- Materials Testing
- Process Improvement
- Packaging Material Quality
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Analytical thinking
- Continuous improvement
Function And Technical Skills
- Functional expertise in ERP, SAP for procurement process
- Data analysis, generate MIS reports in MS excel / spreadsheets and presentations with MS PowerPoint
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Available
- Date of Birth: 10/15/83
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Consultant - Packaging Development
Goel Scientific
06.2025 - Current
Senior Engineer, Purchase
Sotax India Private Limited
11.2024 - 04.2025
Technical assistant
Indian Institute of Packaging
06.2023 - 08.2024
Manager
Borosil Limited
04.2010 - 09.2021
Senior Executive
Pidilite Industries Limited
01.2007 - 01.2010
Material management - Distance learning
Welingkar
PG - Packaging Technology
IIP
B.Sc. - Mathematics
Mumbai University
Diploma - Plastic Technology
Mumbai Division board
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