PLM-SAP
Subhajit Sarkar
Research & Development
Mumbai,MH
Summary
Innovative Research Professional with 6+ years of experience in delivering exceptionally superior consumer tested products across geographies. Skills to bring in great insights into developing and designing of new and innovative mixes for better and safer products. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and resolving problems.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Research Associate, FPF Science & Technology
Unilever Industries Pvt. Ltd
11.2020 - Current
- Conducted Surfactant Phase Behavior studies which led to development of Ultra Concentrated Liquids program.
- Led the Novel formulation design and routes for Ultra Concentrated Laundry liquids.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
Research Associate, CDC Home Care Laundry Powders
Hindustan Unilever Ltd
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Created & executed product development proposals outlining increase in GM and penetration of Laundry Powders in a certain Geography targeted for mass consumers.
- Led special laundry hygiene projects during the COVID-19 Pandemic from conception to execution while reducing SC, Regulatory, Safety & Technical problems through intelligent risk assessment and In-Silico first approach saving crucial time.
- Translated consumer insights and expectations into product experience through right balance of chemistry and technology by identifying hidden market potential and consumer centric thinking.
- Independently led Scale Up Trials and First Time Production launches at labs and Plants.
- Targeted real life consumer issue by focusing on specific demographic parameters, which delivered iconic product superiority wins and improved market penetrations across the South Asia segment of the Business.
- Maintained knowledge of company strategic direction, goals and objectives and aligned projects appropriately.
- Achieved project objectives by troubleshooting experiments and testing practical and creative solutions.
- Managed project risk by identifying, quantifying and monitoring potential threats.
Senior Research Officer - Home Care
Safechem Industries Pvt. Ltd
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Completed testing projects by deadline and under budget for company-wide initiatives.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Designed and executed study approaches.
- Performed technical lab evaluations of the designed prototypes and prepared statistical graphs to benchmark performance.
- Identified potential savings opportunities through formulation and material optimization.
Senior Research Officer, Home Care & Hygiene R&D
FENA (P) Ltd
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Led development and upgradation of existing products in terms of cost & quality.
- Applied swift technical reasoning skills to tactfully handle consumer complaint while implementing proper RCA and CAPA to prevent reoccurrence of issues
- Prepared standard test methods and Process Flow Diagrams of finished goods, raw materials and packaging materials.
- Maintained detailed records of project data and materials, updating information when changes arose.
- Conducted monthly product quality and shop floor audits to identify process enhancement windows and to lower product deflects leading which resulted reduction in critical control deflects by 50% within 3 months and reduction in batch cycle time by 20%.
Research Executive
Berger Paints India Ltd
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Developed new sustainable raw materials by evaluating performance in end product within project time line under constrained resources.
- Benchmarked products and prototypes with market competitors to analyze gaps and come up with innovative formulations idea for a superior product.
- Troubleshot problems using quick and smart analysis and suggested effective resolutions for proper actions and expanded improvement initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Technology(Specialization Oil & Paint)
University Of Calcutta
Kolkata, IN 04.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University Of Calcutta
Kolkata, IN 05.2008 - 04.2011
Skills
Literature reviews
undefinedAccomplishments
- LT recognition for launching consumer acknowledged superior product vs competition, driving the penetration in entire North India Laundry Powders market.
- Resolved product issues through strategic and innovative product design that was proven with consumer testing.
- Team recognition for leading launch of hygiene variants in market during COVID pandemic, from idea to launch in less than 30days.
- Continued resilience and support to the Business during COVID crisis.
Work Availability
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Software
Microsoft Power BI
Laboratory Inventory Management System(LIMS)
Eco-Design Sustainability Tools
JMP
Virtual Product Simulation Suits
Digital Product Appraisal Tool
ELN & SDC Tool
Quote
Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.
Bill Nye, the Science Guy
Certification
Digital Awareness Foundation Level
Timeline
Data Science Foundation
12-2020
Research Associate, FPF Science & Technology
Unilever Industries Pvt. Ltd
11.2020 - Current
Digital Awareness Foundation Level
08-2020
Research Associate, CDC Home Care Laundry Powders
Hindustan Unilever Ltd
07.2018 - 10.2020
Senior Research Officer - Home Care
Safechem Industries Pvt. Ltd
04.2018 - 07.2018
Senior Research Officer, Home Care & Hygiene R&D
FENA (P) Ltd
07.2017 - 04.2018
Research Executive
Berger Paints India Ltd
07.2014 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Technology(Specialization Oil & Paint)
University Of Calcutta
04.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University Of Calcutta
05.2008 - 04.2011
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