Maneesh Sharma

Experience

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  Hindustan Unilever Ltd

  Oct 1989 - Aug 2002

  Sr. Manager - Pkg. Development

  Handling Beverage ,Ice cream Packaging development with process oriented , consumer and business led approach covering Innovation funnel , cross functional Pkg team approach to have projects worth Rs 100 cr packaging saving in 2 years thenMajor contribution of developing high end affordable packaging eco system for frozen desserts and Ice cream incld vendor audits , Supply chain optimization through reverse foot print , noval India centric packaging solutions across 32 countries CAME (Central Aisa and Middle east) .Did transformational work for Ice cream packaging industry in India along with strong consumer and technology insights and application Instrumental in designing and developing Lipton Ice Tea PET bottle , liner based tea bags and many first Revamping aesthetics of flexible packaging for modern trade with excellent shelf throw causing sales growthPutting together play book for packaging options for easy, scientific and optimal.cost and.perflrmance choices along with compilation of Indian packaging machines data etc.Develooing specification , test methods ,sampling inspection plan, COC , Packing methods , vendor audits forms , formats and involvement in design ,deployment, plan and execution incld ideas bank Show less

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  Dabur India Limited

  Sept 2002 - Jul 2010

  Head Packaging Development

  I was responsible for Brand upgradation through Packaging innovations,Supply chain cost reduction on sustainable basis covering about 2200 plus Sales keeping units and 11 categories This helped Dabur to revamp its image as a modern FMCG, Ayurvedic brand with better margin, growth , market share and market capitalisation starting with Chawanprash , Hajmola , Lal Dant Manjan , Varika hair oil , Shampoo, Real Activ juices , oral care ,Balsara and FEM range revamp Groomed packaging resource and supported Dabur International to become serious player specially in middle East mkt Show less

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  Marico Limited

  Aug 2010 - Mar 2016

  Global Head Packaging Development

  As a Head of Pkg. leading the team of Pkg. Professionals to take the Pkg. idea from inception to market for sustainable Brand building both nationally and internationally in FMCG products covering Hair care, Skin care , Male grooming , Edible oil, Processed foods for Marico limited Developed very good understanding of consumers unmet and undermet needs through packaging with many ideas with feasibility kept in pipelineSolved many perennial packaging issues on permanent basisHelped company save packaging cost and other cost through major saving initiatives with 3 years plan to act like a cash reserve for market fluctuations Developed first press fit beauty hair oil PET bottle and PP flip top cap with leak proof pack for hairoil as trend setter Recieved World Star award for Parachute body lotion Also supported KAYA pkg as on when basis along with high end Soap Opera brand covering high end soaps , sleep inducers , shampoo, containers etc Show less

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  Future Group India

  Jul 2016 - Sept 2020

  Head packaging development

  Part of leadership team at Future Consumer Enterprises Ltd part of Future Group an FMCG organization to work across 60+ categories , 100 + 3 Ps , 4500+ SKUs portfolio , instrumental through packaging launch of 2000 + SKUs .With patentable ,innovative , cost optimized ,sustainable packaging, system, people ...Responsible for running sustainable agenda of organization

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  ACUMEN PACKAGING

  Oct 2020 - Jun 2023

  Co-Founder

  Worked across multiple projects, categories including Non FMCG to provide best in class packaging solutions

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  Self-employed

  Jun 2023 - now

  Packaging Development Specialist

  Pkg related Innovations ,problem solving, Supply chain cost optimization, New sustainable packaging etc with system based approach