Sia Bhanji

To lead packaging innovation and Supply chain optimization across global markets by delivering innovative cost efficient and sustainable solutions that enhance product quality, strengthen supplier partnerships, satisfied customer and support business growth.

AMEA Senior Packaging Engineer - Syngenta Bioscience Limited - Goa

(2023-04)

• Establish and manage regional packaging testing laboratory for AMEA.
• Connecting with end customer and internal customer to understand expectation and target our goal accordingly.
• Optimization of Packaging to generate savings and support sustainability.
• Lead end to end packaging development activities in coordinating with Vendors, Quality, procurement, planning, Production to support timely launches.
• Support Continuous improvement project of box, Bags specification optimization, standardization and elimination of unwanted elements.
• Work hand in hand with procurement for cost negotiation for new pack development.
• Lead vendor audits, supplier quality assessments, APQ and CTQ implementation.
• Support regulatory and operational efficiency through advanced testing infrastructure.
• Application of ISO, ASTM IS, INSTA, UN, IMDG, ICAO standard for packaging testing.
• Worked on different platforms, GSAP, Ariba, MDM, SMARTDOC, STARLIMS, PLM, Smartsheet; Smart choice, Cape Pack & Ontrack tools.

APAC Packaging Innovation Lead, Seeds, Chemical Division - Syngenta India Limited - Pune

(2016-12 - 2023-03)

• Delivered innovative and sustainable packaging solutions tailored for market and customer needs.
• Led design re-engineering to improve cost efficiency, fill performance, and functionality.
• Managed regional innovation roadmap across Asia-Pacific for multiple business units.
• Lead end to end development project in designing and development of non-refillable pack for avoid reuse of container.
• Lead end to end Development project in designing of Uni Dose Splash bottle and dual dose splash bottle for product application.

South Asia Packaging Lead (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) - Syngenta India Limited - Pune

(2010-09 - 2016-12)

• Spearheaded end-to-end development of packaging materials (bottles, boxes, laminates) across South Asia.
• Drove major cost reduction (20-80%) via material optimization, conversion, and design standardization.
• Implemented new packaging technologies: induction sealing, anti-counterfeit solutions, and vented liners.
• Automated filling and packing lines, boosting capacity by 80%.
• Artwork & BOM management.

Packaging and Procurement Officer - Borosil Glass Works Limited - Mumbai

(2010-03 - 2010-09)

• Managing Packaging material development.
• Managing procurement; cost negotiation of packaging material.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability.
• Request and compare quotations (RFQs), negotiate prices, terms, and contracts.
• Manage purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Develop cost-saving strategies and improve procurement efficiency.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and supplier contracts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to meet demand.
• Support vendor audits and new supplier development.

Packaging and Procurement Officer - Sulphur Mills Limited - Mumbai

(2007-06 - 2010-03)

• Managed packaging material development and procurement across agrochemical portfolio.
• Standardized corrugate and carton dimensions, reducing SKUs and cost by 30%.
• Developed specifications and artworks for export and domestic markets.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability.
• Request and compare quotations (RFQs), negotiate prices, terms, and contracts.
• Manage purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Develop cost-saving strategies and improve procurement efficiency.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and supplier contracts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to meet demand.
• Support vendor audits and new supplier development.

Packaging Executive - IPCA Laboratories - Mumbai

(2007-02 - 2007-05)

• Created packaging specifications and artworks for pharma products.
• Coordinated with marketing, suppliers, and production to ensure packaging compliance.

Technical Assistant, Material Transport Division - Indian Institute of Packaging - Mumbai

(2006-01 - 2007-02)

• Performed packaging material testing (CFB, laminates, metal containers, pallets).
• Supported clients with packaging testing documentation and technical clarifications.
• Followed ASTM, ISO, INSTA, IS, UN standard to test and qualify packaging material.

Post Graduate Diploma in Packaging - Packaging - Indian Institute of Packaging (2005 - 2005)

Advanced Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration - S Welingkar Institute of Management (2013 - 2013)

Graduate - Chemistry - Bhavans College, University of Mumbai (2003 - 2003)