Suraj Govardhan Gosavi
Pune
Summary
Packaging Planner— Deputy Manager | Packaging Development & Supply chain professional
Packaging and supply chain professional with 2+ years of experience in CKD/MKD packaging, returnable systems, and logistics cost optimization in the automotive industry. Proven track record of delivering 10% cost savings, reducing reporting effort by 50% through Power BI automation, and managing packaging operations across 1,000+ SKUs. Skilled in SAP Pro CKD, packaging validation, supplier management, and process optimization aligned with quality standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2024 - Current
- Led packaging operations for CKD export business, managing high-volume SKU portfolio and multi-supplier ecosystem.
- Led end-to-end development initiatives for both CKD and MKD packaging, enhancing efficiency and process flow.
- Developed standardized and customized packaging and validated packaging via transit trials to ensure product safety.
- Implemented packaging improvements based on customer feedback, enhancing product safety and efficiency.
- Standardized packaging specifications across suppliers, reducing defects by 50%.
- Managed 1,000+ SKUs and coordinates with 4 key suppliers to standardize outbound packaging.
- Led end-to-end process from preparing RFQ to finalization of suppliers for all packaging related contracts.
- Strengthened supplier collaboration by resolving operational and commercial bottlenecks, ensuring uninterrupted packaging supply
- Delivered 10% cost savings through new developments and logistics optimization
- Implemented sustainable packaging solutions to reduce cost and environmental impact.
- Conducted supplier readiness audits and implemented improvement plans to ensure delivery reliability
- Optimized procurement planning, eliminating material shortages and ensuring uninterrupted packaging operations.
- Ensured 100% packaging availability through effective planning, inventory management, and supplier coordination
- Digitalization and Automation.
- Automated dashboards with Power BI, reducing manual reporting time by 50%.
- Developed automation bots integrated with SAP to streamline data extraction and reporting for Power BI.
- Process Improvement & Quality
- Handled QMS and VDA audit for packaging and returnable container management processes.
- Optimized returnable packaging material circulation reducing inventory holding levels and lowering supply chain cost.
- Implemented supplier-to-warehouse packaging flow to ensure material readiness.
- Improved packing efficiency and optimized returnable packaging management processes
- Departmental Appreciation (Nov 2024)
Management Trainee
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed cost-efficient sustainable packaging solutions; authored SOPs.
- Prepared Pro CKD master data and packaging instructions for imports/exports.
- Process improvement am recognition
- Co-ordinates returnable container circulation to maintain production readiness.
- Monitored packaging readiness and prepared weekly reports for stakeholders.
- Departmental Appreciation (Apr 2024)
Packaging Intern
Essel Propack Ltd. (EPL)
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Studied recyclability of Code 4 materials and proposed improvements for recovery rates.
Education
SP Jain School of Global Management - Digital Supply Chain Management
SP Jain School of Global Management
Mumbai03-2026
Post Graduate Diploma - Packaging
Indian Institute of Packaging
Mumbai, India01-2023
B.E. - Mechanical
Terna Engineering College
Mumbai12-2020
HSC - Science
K.M. Agrawal College
Mumbai07-2016
SSC - School
K.C. Gandhi English High School
Mumbai06-2014
Skills
Packaging Development and Optimization (Export & Returnable Packaging)
Packaging Validation and Standardization (Transit Trials, Testing)
Supply Chain Cost Optimization and CBM Improvement
SAP Pro CKD Master Data Management
Power BI Dashboarding and Automation
Vendor Development and Supplier Management
Inventory Planning and Forecasting
Advanced Excel and Data Analysis
Accomplishments
- Achieved 10% reduction in packaging and logistics cost
- Reduced manual reporting effort by 50% using Power BI automation
- Managed packaging operations for 1000+ SKUs across multi-supplier ecosystem
- Successfully handled QMS & VDA audits for packaging & returnable container management processes
- Recognized twice for process improvement and operational excellence
Certification
- Digital Supply Chain Certified (SP Jain school of global management)
- SAP Global Certification (MM Module)
- Catia — Certified course
- 2nd Place — SIES Innovative Idea Competition
- Microsoft PL-300 Certified (Power BI)
- Six Sigma Green Belt (Benchmark)
- Microsoft Excel — Advanced
- Head in technical paper presentation.
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2024 - Current
Management Trainee
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2023 - 08.2024
Packaging Intern
Essel Propack Ltd. (EPL)
01.2023 - 07.2023
SP Jain School of Global Management - Digital Supply Chain Management
SP Jain School of Global Management
Post Graduate Diploma - Packaging
Indian Institute of Packaging
B.E. - Mechanical
Terna Engineering College
HSC - Science
K.M. Agrawal College
SSC - School
K.C. Gandhi English High School
TECHNICAL EXPOSURE
- Packaging Materials: Corrugated boxes, Plastics Returnable Packaging.
- Packaging Systems: Export packaging, palletization, returnable container management
- Validation Techniques: Transit trials, packaging standardization, defect reduction
- Tools & Systems: SAP (MM, Pro CKD), Power BI, Automation Bots, PowerPoint presentation, Advanced Excel