Palak Tiwari

Results-driven Packaging & Procurement Specialist with 9+ years of comprehensive experience across FMCG, Ayurvedic, wellness, and export-oriented industries, currently leading Raw Material (RM) procurement — multi-vendor sourcing, technical validation, commercial negotiation, supplier revalidation, and PETA / no-animal-testing certified ethical sourcing — complemented by strong Packaging Material (PM) procurement and full packaging lifecycle management. Hands-on experience leading packaging design and development — from concept and structural design through artwork creation in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, print-ready file preparation, and colour approvals — alongside EPR compliance for EU, US & UK markets and sustainable packaging. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across Design, NPD, Marketing, Production, QA, and Procurement to drive new product launches and ensure supply continuity.

Track record of 500+ SKU launches with zero failures and 15–20% cost savings.

Manager – RM & PM Procurement | Packaging Strategy & Innovation at Transformative Venture (2025-10 – Present)

• Leading end-to-end Raw Material (RM) procurement as the core function — multi-vendor sourcing, technical validation, commercial negotiations, supplier revalidation, and full procurement database governance.
• Managing PETA certification and no-animal-testing compliance in RM sourcing — verifying supplier credentials, maintaining certification documentation, and ensuring all procured raw materials meet cruelty-free standards for export market eligibility.
• Handling EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) compliance for RM and packaging procurement across EU, US & UK markets — ensuring material traceability, regulatory adherence, and standardised procurement governance.
• Establishing technically validated vendor evaluation systems, supplier performance tracking mechanisms, and process-driven procurement controls to build a robust RM ecosystem.
• Aligning RM procurement planning with production schedules and NPD timelines to ensure material readiness and uninterrupted supply continuity.
• Managing Packaging Material (PM) procurement — vendor sourcing, cost negotiation, supplier finalization, and performance management.
• Driving packaging innovation through strategic repacking and compact SKU optimisation, improving logistics efficiency and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Coordinating with NPD and Operations teams to align packaging development with new product launch timelines and production readiness.
• Developing scalable, export-ready packaging systems focused on EPR compliance, ethical sourcing, and long-term sustainability.

AGM – Packaging Development & Procurement at Sanskar Ayush Medicare Pvt. Ltd. (2025-04 – 2025-10)

• Leading the Packaging Development & Procurement department at Sanskar Ayush Medicare — heading the team and full departmental function end-to-end.
• Led end-to-end packaging design and development from concept through to commercialisation for all SKUs.
• Created packaging concepts, structural design inputs, and artwork, working hands-on in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop alongside design agencies.
• Managed packaging graphics, printing specifications, colour proofing/approvals, and pre-production trials ahead of commercial launch.
• Conducted rigorous lab testing and ensured packaging-to-machine compatibility for uninterrupted production.
• Implemented sustainable and recyclable packaging formats meeting environmental and regulatory compliance goals.
• Led cross-functional coordination with NPD, marketing, production, QA, procurement, and suppliers to ensure packaging readiness aligned with development pipelines and production schedules.
• Oversaw end-to-end PM & RM procurement: RFQ, cost negotiation, vendor development, vendor finalization, and supplier performance management.

Manager – Packaging & Procurement at Patanjali Foods Ltd. (2018-06 – 2025-04)

Led the Packaging & Procurement department at Patanjali Foods — heading the team and full departmental function across 7 years.

• Served as the key interface between NPD, Operations, RM, and PM teams — coordinating development timelines, material readiness, and vendor deliverables for seamless new product launches.
• Collaborated with NPD from concept to commercialisation, translating product briefs into packaging specifications, structural designs, and material requirements.
• Liaised with RM and PM procurement teams to synchronise material sourcing with launch schedules across 500+ product introductions.
• Led end-to-end packaging design and development for 500+ product launches with zero failures — structural design, prototyping, and line feasibility trials through to final commercial launch.
• Personally executed packaging concepts and artwork in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, managing agency briefing, prepress alignment, colour management, and shade matching (Delta E) through to final proof approvals.
• Led cross-functional coordination with marketing, production, QA, procurement, and suppliers to drive packaging design through to launch execution.
• Supervised press approvals and printing across flexo, offset, and gravure processes ensuring brand consistency.
• Created tamper-proof and unboxing-focused packaging for online and D2C retail channels.
• Reduced transit damages by 25% through structural enhancements and targeted material selection.
• Developed SOPs that reduced rejections and production delays by 30%.
• Managed multi-vendor sourcing for both raw materials (RM) and packaging materials (PM) ensuring cost optimisation and supply security across 500+ SKUs.
• Achieved 15–20% cost savings through commercial optimisation, value engineering, and strategic alternative material sourcing, and vendor development.
• Handled RFQ management, vendor evaluation, technical validation, cost negotiation, and vendor finalization.
• Reduced rejection rates by 30% through robust quality audit systems and procurement controls.
• Managed EPR-related packaging compliance and material traceability for domestic and export markets.
• Ensured full compliance with FSSAI, ISO, GMP, and export regulatory standards for domestic and international markets.

Assistant Manager – Brand & Marketing at IMS Unison University (2016-01 – 2018-01)

• Led development of institutional branding assets: brochures, stationery, banners, and admission kits.
• Coordinated with creative agencies for visual identity, brand storytelling, and print production.
• Executed digital marketing campaigns and managed event promotions with consistent branding.

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Design strategy, branding, colour theory, packaging aesthetics, typography & visual storytelling – Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi (2016)

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Composition, form, visual appeal, graphic layout design & advertising principles – Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi (2014)