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Tarun Kumar Pandey

New Delhi

Summary

Dynamic sourcing specialist with extensive experience at Ralph Lauren India, excelling in vendor management and operations planning. Proven track record in securing timely production and optimizing sampling processes. Adept at stakeholder collaboration and problem-solving, driving successful merchandising strategies that align with business goals. Committed to delivering high-quality results and fostering team synergy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Sourcing Specialist

Ralph Lauren India
10.2024 - Current
  • I am responsible for the complete development, planning, and merchandising of Lauren at the PMT stage.
  • Responsible for style allocation to the vendor at the early stage of the style handoff, as per vendor handwriting and production capability.
  • Responsible for the complete execution of the Proto sample/SRS for Polo Ralph Lauren knits, and wovens.
  • Responsible for mapping proto yardage and SSY to foresee on-time dispatch of Proto and SRS.
  • Responsible for closing the TNA of the styles with NY by the help of different stakeholders.
  • Responsible for releasing P.O. on time.
  • Responsible for conducting LR and RA on time to avoid any last-minute surprises.
  • Responsible for securing critical operations at the SRS stage with the help of the technical and quality team.
  • Responsible for securing OTB, PIR, and PR on time, along with Color up.
  • Responsible for conducting weekly connections with NY and vendors, along with CFT teams, and mapping out solutions to critical points.
  • Responsible for securing subcon planning at the SRS stage to avoid production challenges.
  • Handing Account - LAUREN KNITS, LAUREN WOVEN.

Sourcing specialist

Ralph Lauren India
02.2023 - 10.2024
  • I was responsible for the complete Operation production planning /merchandising of 2 key vendorsModelama and Matrix.
  • Responsible for Order allocation to vendor as per the costing confirmation and the production capacity by help of PMT team.
  • Responsible for mapping line plan and actual to foresee production forecast.
  • Responsible for securing all testing to secure production and aligning with NY for different allocations.
  • Responsible for closing TNA of the styles with different stake holder including fabric and production lead time.
  • Responsible for managing PO management team.
  • Responsible for providing business figures to management.
  • Responsible for securing the operations online with help of technical and quality team.
  • Responsible for Securing planned PCD and monitoring production planning.
  • Responsible for securing compliance of factory along with subcon units.
  • Responsible for securing Inspection well on time.
  • Working in different projects like Women's empowerment.
  • Responsible to plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance RLI expectation and company responsibility.
  • Responsible for monitoring Logistic booking and planning of factory.
  • Handled Account RLCW, POLO WOMENS WEAR, POLO OUTERWEAR, ROUGHWEAR, LAUREN RRL

Merchandise Manager

New times Limited
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Responsible for complete product development sourcing part of the VV mainline business.
  • Responsible for new development of fabric for new season/collection by help of fabric team.
  • Responsible for Price negotiation with buyer and supplier.
  • Responsible for Order allocation to vendor as per the costing confirmation and the production capacity.
  • Responsible for getting aligned with buyer for the quantity projection and taking production capacity from supplier.
  • Responsible for sending SMS samples and arranging call outs for preintimation of product limitation to buyer with production team.
  • Responsible for booking greige fabric for big orders/projection in regular qualities.
  • Responsible for closing TNA of the styles with buyer including fabric and production lead time.
  • Responsible to get Po released from buyer.
  • Responsible for providing business figures to management.
  • Responsible for the managing new developments from Supplier as per buyer season calendar/Mood board by help of designers.
  • Responsible to plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customer's expectation and company responsibility.
  • Handled Accounts - Vineyard vine Mainline/ Sports wear

Assistant Merchandise Manager

Migros India Private Limited
12.2018 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for price negotiation with supplier as per buyer target list.
  • Responsible for Order allocation to vendor as per the costing confirmation and the production capacity.
  • Responsible for taking the production planning from supplier and keeping strong eye on them with the help of TNA and DPR to keep the original delivery date maintained.
  • Responsible for smooth execution of complete order/shipment starting from Po released to handover of the goods.
  • Responsible for visiting supplier on regular basis and checking the production planning/status physically with supplier.
  • Responsible for new Vendor sourcing as per Migros standard.
  • Responsible for managing new developments from Supplier as per Migros season calendar/Mood board. Also collaborating with buyers to negotiate prices, quantities and time scales for new developments.
  • Responsible for analyzing sales figures, customer's reaction and market trends to anticipate product needs and updating same to management.
  • Responsible to plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customer's expectation and company responsibility.
  • Working Closely with Compliance team to maintain compliance standard in the existing supplier chain list.
  • Working closely with quality team and responsible in giving commercial approvals for FRI in terms of technical/overall look of the garment across my category.
  • Responsible for analyzing the On time performance/quality performance/overall performance of the supplier and updating the same to management.
  • Handled Accounts - Outerwear Kids Girls. Outerwear Baby Girls, Outerwear Kids Boys, Outerwear Baby Boy, Newborn; Sport XX

Senior merchandiser

Next Sourcing Private Limited
10.2016 - 12.2018
  • Responsible for the factory allocations and cost negotiation with vendors.
  • Taking care of factory delivery planning to meet buyer's delivery date.
  • Responsible for Fabrics and Trims sourcing in the local as well as International Market with the help of respective teams.
  • Accountable approving the samples with the help of garment technician.
  • Also do Production follows up with the different Production units and updating the status of the order in detail with the client as well as to the management.
  • Ensuring handing over of complete production package to the quality team for smooth execution of order.
  • Coordinating with the vendor and the quality team for the different level of inspections.
  • Responsible for all testing's/test reports, related to fabric/trims, with the nominated testing labs. And sharing the same with clients to ensure all pass test reports.
  • Co-ordinating with the shipping department for the logistic movement of the shipment.
  • Responsible for taking all types of management report and to give presentation in related to delivery performance and targets.
  • Handled Accounts - NEXT OLDER GIRLS, NEXT SWIM WEAR, NEXT NEW BORN BABY.

Senior production merchandiser

Impulse Overseas Private Limited
04.2012 - 10.2016
  • Interface with buyers for sampling of new products as per their demand.
  • Liasoning with different vendors for timely production and dispatch of goods.
  • Coordinating with buyer & manufacturer to meet the target price.
  • Follow up with vendor for order execution ie fabric follow up, tentative production planning & cross check them at every stage of manufacturing to meet the delivery dates.
  • Taking care of all approvals i.e. accessory,fabric,labdips,threads,Fit ,PP approval, lab reports etc.
  • Setting & Implementing Quality standards of buyer.
  • Inspection planning follow -up Production and Delivery Schedule.
  • Ensuring company Social & factory compliance as per buyer norm.
  • Developing new vendors.
  • Coordinating with quality team for giving all the inspection dates.
  • Handled Accounts - Allensolly kids wear, Allensolly women's wear, Vanheausen, Raymond's, Royal Enfield ,DLF, Next.

Assistant Merchandiser

RICHA AND COMPANY
09.2009 - 03.2012
  • Managing the entire process for specified accounts that include sampling, Production & testing at all and different stage of the order.
  • Control the concerned departments viz; Cutting, Accessories Store, Production, and Finishing to get optimum production and shipping styles on time.
  • Follow up with all the Departments viz; Fabric, Accessories, Beading, stitching, Finishing, QA, and Shipping Departments for timely deliveries.
  • Liasioning with Buying Houses for timely Inspection.
  • Managing different vendors for accuracy in supply of various trims and to assure desired quality in the processes that are out sourced like Dyeing, Printing, Beading and Embroidery.
  • Built reputation with Buyers for increased repeat Business.
  • Maintaining everyday reports from the concerned Departments according.
  • Handled accounts - Esprit, COLD WATER CREEK, MINI BODEN.

Education

Diploma - Apparel Merchandising & Production Management

N.I.F.T
New Delhi

Diploma - Computer Application

NIIT
South campus

B.COM(P) -

Motilal college
Delhi university

XIIth -

kendriya vidyalaya
Delhi, CBSE

Xth -

kendriya vidyalaya
Srinagar, CBSE

Skills

  • Hardworking
  • Vendor management
  • Sampling coordination
  • Multitasking
  • Problem solving
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Operations management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Self motivation
  • Team building
  • Time management

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling
  • Listening to music

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/14/85
  • Marital Status: Married

Father's Name

Anil Kumar Pandey

Timeline

Senior Sourcing Specialist

Ralph Lauren India
10.2024 - Current

Sourcing specialist

Ralph Lauren India
02.2023 - 10.2024

Merchandise Manager

New times Limited
01.2022 - 02.2023

Assistant Merchandise Manager

Migros India Private Limited
12.2018 - 01.2022

Senior merchandiser

Next Sourcing Private Limited
10.2016 - 12.2018

Senior production merchandiser

Impulse Overseas Private Limited
04.2012 - 10.2016

Assistant Merchandiser

RICHA AND COMPANY
09.2009 - 03.2012

Diploma - Apparel Merchandising & Production Management

N.I.F.T

Diploma - Computer Application

NIIT

B.COM(P) -

Motilal college

XIIth -

kendriya vidyalaya

Xth -

kendriya vidyalaya

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