Sainath Nagure
Apparels Sourcing Professional
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Seeking assignments in Sourcing/ Vendor Management / Product Development with an organization of high repute in Garment industry.
A result-oriented professional with over 23 years of experience in Product Development, Sourcing and Costing & Negotiation and Vendor Management. Latest associated with Reliance Retail Ltd as AGM Sourcing. Skilled in supervising sourcing process by providing valuable suggestions/ recommendations for efficiency enhancement. Expertise in formulating new network for better amalgamation to the supply chain and undertaking assignments for increasing productivity & new initiatives. Sound knowledge of various activities involved in producing & exporting garments. Deft in various Industrial Engineering Techniques such as Method Engineering, Time Study, Product Flow & Line Layout and Production Techniques like Line Balancing, Operator Utilization, Performance & Efficiency Calculation & Capacity Study. An effective communicator & analyst with good interpersonal & negotiation skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
AGM- Sourcing
Reliance Retail Ltd
Bangalore
05.2023 - Current
- Sourcing Lead of Global Brand Old Navy (GAP) for India Market
- Identified, evaluated, and on boarded new global suppliers aligned with business requirements
- Established and maintained strong relationships with existing suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and service
- Negotiated pricing, payment terms, and contracts to optimize costs and enhance profitability
- Raised, reviewed, and validated purchase orders (POs) with accuracy and attention to detail
- Ensured timely issuance of POs to meet production and delivery schedules
- Monitored and managed PO changes, including quantity, pricing, and shipment dates
- Collaborated with logistics and finance teams to ensure accurate documentation and on-time payments
- Worked with freight forwarders and shipping teams to manage import/export processes effectively
- Tracked production and shipping schedules to ensure timely shipment and delivery
- Initially 3 months lead sourcing for two private format brands (Azorte)
- Managing and guiding the garment sourcing team, setting clear objectives and ensuring alignment with company goals
- Collaborating with design, quality, and logistics departments to ensure smooth execution of sourcing activities
- Developing and implementing sourcing strategies focused on fast fashion trends, timely delivery, cost-efficiency and product quality
- Leading initiatives focused on sustainability by sourcing eco-friendly and ethically produced materials
- Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure long-term partnerships
- Evaluating and expanding the supplier base, especially in new regions and for sustainable sourcing opportunities
- Staying updated on global market trends, material innovations, and cost-saving strategies
Deputy Director – Sourcing
Myntra Jabong Pvt Ltd.
Bangalore
08.2014 - 06.2023
- Sourcing Lead for Five Brands of Myntra private label Brands
- Strategic development and bulk execution of Private labels with eye on Gross margins sell through, inventory turnover and end margins
- Supply chain planning, relationship building with key links in chain
- Up to date supply market pricing knowledge, cost based pricing, knowledge of supplier margins
- Approving the product details and resolving fit, quality & delivery issues of the products
- Resolving queries of the other team members and assisting them in processing defined requests
- Formulating & implementing strategies for achieving business goals for division & managing overall operations
- Interfacing with manufacturers for understanding their requirements, suggesting most viable solutions / products and cultivating relations with them for securing repeat business
- Creating & sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high performance amongst team members
- Negotiating with the customers for converting the proposal into new business opportunities
- Successfully managing approx
- ~ 4million units for a value of over 550Cr/- (per annum)
- Successfully launched new brand WROGN (by Virat Kohli) which is doing close to INR 500cr Business and brand ETHER which is launched in the month of 15th Nov 2015 and doing extremely good
- Got Annual award for successful brand launch (Wrogn & Ether) with quick turnaround in 2015
- Got Two Awards for Great Together in 2022
SSM
Levi Strauss India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
03.2011 - 07.2014
- Role: SSM for Men’s & Women’s Woven Top’s & Outer Wear (from Oct’12 till Jul’14)
- Job Responsibilities: Sourcing / Costing / Business Development
- Worked for South Asia Sourcing Region part of Levi’s Global Supply Chain
- Managing India Woven Tops Business, Primarily responsible for Sourcing, Vendor Management, Order Management, Business analytics & Costing
- Managing 1.5million pieces & USD 6.4 million business per year
- Negotiating and Coordinating with Supply Planning and Commercial Planning teams to ensure that Products on-shelf time line is met by maintaining vendors monthly capacity
- Driving the month on month OTIF from vendors
- Ensuring and driving smooth and effective planning to avoid excess inventory
- Managing all bulk related activities, PO issuance, SAP updates, short shipment approvals, GPT closers & Bulk Waiver
Product Development for Men’s Woven Top’s India Developments
Levi Strauss India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
03.2011 - 09.2012
- Job Responsibilities: Development / Costing / Commercialization/ Business Development
- Worked as Product Developer in South Asia Sourcing region for Levi’s Global Supply Chain
- Manage the execution of all product development and sourcing activities required for buy ready & cut ready products for Levi’s India Development & Global Developments
- Partnering with Design/ Merchandising to direct execution of fabric/finish/garment development that fits into the seasonal sourcing strategy and costing parameters
- Execution of all GTM Calendar development activities with internal and external stake holders
- Placement plan and development capacity plan based seasonal forecast and discussion with manager
- Ensuring style feasibility and vendor feasibility with Garment Developer
- Manage execution of fabric & finish developments / submission / approval from Design with in timelines
- Manage execution of Porto’s / FLA / CS / Sealer activities and monitor timely receipt to meet deadlines
- Manage costing at various stages Initial, Prelim, Final & in-season and responsible for entering data in Global Costing Tool and maintenance of seasonal costing templates including seasonal Roll ups
- Manage Global Re-development activity to meet target COGS and cut ready for India market
- Concession and LOG closure based on development GPT results in co-ordination with RM team, PI team
- PLM Data management, ensuring integrity of data in systems is complete and accurate before sampling/bulk contracts are issued
Sr. Merchandiser
Shade Fashions Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
01.2004 - 03.2011
Merchandiser
Theme Exports Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
09.2002 - 10.2003
Management Trainee (KSA TECHNO PAK)
Pooja Creations Ltd.
Bangalore
10.2000 - 08.2002
Education
B.Tech. - Textile Technology
Govt. S.K.S.J.T. Institute
BangaloreSkills
- Managing Sourcing Activities
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/18/76
Timeline
AGM- Sourcing
Reliance Retail Ltd
05.2023 - Current
Deputy Director – Sourcing
Myntra Jabong Pvt Ltd.
08.2014 - 06.2023
SSM
Levi Strauss India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2011 - 07.2014
Product Development for Men’s Woven Top’s India Developments
Levi Strauss India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2011 - 09.2012
Sr. Merchandiser
Shade Fashions Pvt. Ltd.
01.2004 - 03.2011
Merchandiser
Theme Exports Pvt. Ltd.
09.2002 - 10.2003
Management Trainee (KSA TECHNO PAK)
Pooja Creations Ltd.
10.2000 - 08.2002
B.Tech. - Textile Technology
Govt. S.K.S.J.T. Institute
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