Samiullah Khan

Experience

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  CANARA PRINTING & PACKAGING PVT. LTD (Commercial & Packaging)

  Oct 2004 - Dec 2009

  Key Account Manager

  • Responsible for development of Packaging Materials for Key Accounts in Food, Dairy, Beverages and FMCG Industry.• Played a pivotal role in identification and implementation of new initiatives in Packaging for better value and cost saving with accounts of repute, viz. Kingsmill, Birdseye, Tesco, Sainsburys, ASDA & Waitrose.• Initiates orders with the customer or recommends order changes based on account and manufacturing knowledge.• Coordinate and supports information flow within external and internal business. Built and developed order specifications in prices, cost, order and design. Show less

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  Obeikan Investment Group

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  Key Account Manager

  Responsible for development of Packaging Materials for Key Accounts in Food, Dairy, Beverages and FMCG Industry.Played a pivotal role in identification and implementation of new initiatives in Packaging for better value and cost saving with accounts of repute, viz. Almarai, Al Safi Danone, Pepsico (Tropicana), Baby Joy(Unicharm), Nadec, and Al Rashid Bakery.

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  Masdar al Hayat for Food Industries

  Feb 2013 - Mar 2016

  Packaging Development Manager

  • Leading the packaging development for Innovation, NPD, Re-innovation/re-launch and delivering project on-time with project network team.• Implementing value saving projects for existing packaging materials with zero impact on packaging performance in its supply chain.• Developing packaging material specification and its management process for better controls of delivery and supply chain harmonization.• Provide technical support/troubleshooting skills to the operations team as required.• Extending support to Brand team for artwork development based on supplier capability for better print results. Managing the artwork development process from agency to pre-press development at supplier before online approval.• Continually review and improve the environmental and ethical impact of packaging and its development.• Ensure all packaging components are safe and meet all appropriate legislation.• Supporting Brand with new promotion packaging ideas for the annual promo plans. Show less

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  Al Safi Danone

  Apr 2016 - now

  • Provide factories with technical assistance, especially in cases of technical qualityincidents requiring specific expertise.• In collaboration with the industrial department participate in the handover of the industrial implementation of the new packaging equipment to the factory.• Drives a culture of performance amongst subordinates – Set goals, review and manage performance, guide and counsel and provide feedback on performance so as to ensure a motivated and committed team.• In collaboration with the Purchasing and Quality department carry out the homologation of the new materials, molds, and suppliers.• Monitor the production of packaging by suppliers and validate that the specifications have been respected. Show less • Supporting annual budget of ~SAR 180M+.• Drive cost saving projects to support company financials.• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.• Preparing yearly budget and monthly forecasts in Packaging categories.• Preparing variance analysis and other ad hoc analysis.• Review product portfolio and track progress on milestones (submission, packaging approval, BoM updated, production, shipment, etc.), check inventory build-up, phase-in/phase-out.• Develop and maintain professional relationships with all external vendors and contractors and improve efficiency process through incorporation of new technology.• Implemented end to end NCMR process. Show less

  • Research and Development Design & Packaging Sr. Manager

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Packaging Sourcing & Development

    Apr 2016 - Mar 2022