Rishi Kulkarni

About Rishi Kulkarni

Passionate packaging professional with a proven track record of optimizing product presentation, functionality, and sustainability. Expertise in driving cost-effective solutions while enhancing brand identity. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative packaging designs that captivate customers and streamline supply chain operations.

Experience

1. Assistant Manager - Packaging Design and Development

   Agi Greenpac

   May 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Led end-to-end packaging development for the Commercial and Specialty Glass Divisions, covering diverse product categories including nail polish, perfume, liquor, beverages, food, and pharma — across both decorated and undecorated glass products.• Designed structural packaging solutions using AutoCAD and CAPE PACK software for the Hyderabad and Bhongir manufacturing facilities.• Optimised packaging performance by enhancing design quality, reducing breakages and material costs, and streamlining manpower utilization.• Drove VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives and implemented returnable and sustainable packaging solutions aligned with organizational sustainability goals.• Monitored packaging cost efficiency, presenting key metrics (₹ per MT) during regular MIS review meetings to support data-driven decision-making.• Provided technical packaging expertise to Marketing and Business Development teams, including support for export containerisation, customized solutions, and new business opportunities.• Ensured export packaging quality through third-party inspection management, continuous benchmarking, and adherence to global standards.• Managed new packaging development (NPD) — from sample creation to technical approval — in close coordination with Procurement and cross-functional teams.• Collaborated cross-functionally with Warehouse, Dispatch, Decoration, and Marketing departments to ensure seamless shipment planning and execution.• Maintained Packaging BOMs and FG material codes within SAP for accuracy and traceability.• Conducted regular vendor evaluations and audits to ensure consistent packaging quality and compliance with specifications.• Optimised inventory utilization by redeploying non-moving packaging materials to appropriate applications, minimizing waste and improving efficiency.• Proactively reduced customer complaints by implementing feedback-driven packaging improvements and maintaining a strong focus on quality enhancement

Education

• INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING - IIP

  Pgdp, Packaging

  2019 — 2021

• Maharashtra Institute of Technology

  BE - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering

  2014 — 2019