VIJAYA KRISHNAN
Global Fabric Sourcing Leader
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
GENERAL MANAGER FABRIC SOURCING with leadership across fabric sourcing, development, and vendor coordination for global apparel buyers. Drives India-wide sourcing for tops and bottoms by aligning mill selection and management, pricing, and bulk execution across multiple international brand programs. Brings market pricing awareness, cross-border sourcing across Asia, and people leadership to high-volume casual wear supply chains.
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Work History
GENERAL MANAGER INDIA SOURCING
SNS FASHION LTD. INDIA REGION.
11.2020 - Current
- Buyers – EB , KOHLS, GAP, OLD NAVY, BR, PVH.
- Division- TOPS and Bottoms. CASUAL.
- Business Activity: India Fabric Sourcing.
GENERAL MANAGER FABRICS
MAGIC CLOTHING PVT Ltd. CHENNAI . INDIA.
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Buyers – Ann Taylor/ Talbots / J Jill / LEVIS/ M&S .
- Division- TOPS and Bottoms. CASUAL.
- -Handling more than 25Mn yds of Woven fabric per year .
- -Heading Bulk fabric team of more than 30people.
- (Ambattur clothing ltd). Business Activity: One of the Largest Woven Casual Bottom manufacturer and exporter in Chennai. Having Operations in India, Bangladesh and Jordan
Head Of Fabric Technology & Sourcing
Brandix Casual Wear, SRI LANKA.
02.2014 - 07.2018
- Buyers – GAP/OLD NAVY/BR/ CK/IZOD
- Division – Casual Bottoms.
- -Handling 15Mn yds of Woven fabric per year (App 35Mn USD/yr)
- -Heading Fabric Inspection/Fabric Sourcing teams.
- Business Activity: One of the Largest Woven Casual Bottom manufacturer and exporter. Having Operations in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
Fabric Development Manager
Norlanka Manufacturing Ltd (PDS Multinational) SRI LANKA
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Buyers-NEXT, MATALAN, TCP, MAX, TAKKO, GEORGE, SUPERDRY
- Divisions-Shirts, Trousers, Women’s wear, Kids wear, Denims
- Business Activity: One of the biggest Liaison offices in Sri Lanka.
Assistant Manager – Sourcing & development.
Textile Sourcing Services India Pvt Ltd . Bangalore.
09.2010 - 10.2012
- Buyers: ABERCROMBIE & FITCH, SUPER DRY, AEO
- Divisions-Boxers, Shirt, Outer wear, Sleep wear, Women’s wear
- Business Activity: Known as one of the biggest buying agency in India.
Assistant Manager - Fabric Technology & Sourcing.
SPASH - Landmark group, Dubai. UAE.
07.2007 - 09.2010
- Brands : LEE COOPER, MYSELF, SCARLET, NEXUS, ZYNC, MAXIM, KAPPA, MAUI.
- Divisions- Shirts, Sleep wear, Women’s wear , Casual wear, Kids wear, Denims
- Business Activity: Largest Fashion brand retailer in UAE.
Senior Executive, Fabric Sourcing.
Regency International Clothing, (GROUP OF HIRDARAMANI, SRILANKA)Chennai.
07.2006 - 07.2007
- Brands : BILL BLASS, TOMMY HILFIGER, TOM TAYLOR.
- Divisions – Bottoms, Denims, Casual Jackets
- Business Activity: Leading Garment Manufacturer.
Executive, Fabric Sourcing.
Madura Garment, Aditya Birla Group. Bangalore.
11.2004 - 06.2006
- Brands : ALLEN SOLLY WOMENS WEAR
- Divisions – Shirts, Tops, Bottoms, Scarves.
- Business Activity: One of the Leading Domestic Brand house in India.
Fabric Purchase Executive.
Ambattur Clothing Ltd, Chennai.
07.2000 - 10.2004
- Brands : KOHLS, LEVIS, LLBEAN, ANNTAYLOR, DIESEL.
- Divisions – Shirts, Bottoms, denims, casual wear
- Business Activity: One of the leading Apparel Exporter in India.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Madras University
Chennai, India01-2003
Post Diploma - Computer Aided Textile Manufacturing
ITT Chennai
Chennai01-2000
Diploma - Textile Technology
ITT Chennai
Chennai01-1998
Skills
Global Fabric Sourcing
Supplier negotiation
Mill relationship management
Vendor management & Trouble Shooting
Risk management
Sourcing strategy
Development
Inspection
Manufacturing process
Market trends analysis
Pricing analysis
Testing
Marketing
Timeline
GENERAL MANAGER INDIA SOURCING
SNS FASHION LTD. INDIA REGION.
11.2020 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER FABRICS
MAGIC CLOTHING PVT Ltd. CHENNAI . INDIA.
08.2018 - 07.2020
Head Of Fabric Technology & Sourcing
Brandix Casual Wear, SRI LANKA.
02.2014 - 07.2018
Fabric Development Manager
Norlanka Manufacturing Ltd (PDS Multinational) SRI LANKA
10.2012 - 02.2014
Assistant Manager – Sourcing & development.
Textile Sourcing Services India Pvt Ltd . Bangalore.
09.2010 - 10.2012
Assistant Manager - Fabric Technology & Sourcing.
SPASH - Landmark group, Dubai. UAE.
07.2007 - 09.2010
Senior Executive, Fabric Sourcing.
Regency International Clothing, (GROUP OF HIRDARAMANI, SRILANKA)Chennai.
07.2006 - 07.2007
Executive, Fabric Sourcing.
Madura Garment, Aditya Birla Group. Bangalore.
11.2004 - 06.2006
Fabric Purchase Executive.
Ambattur Clothing Ltd, Chennai.
07.2000 - 10.2004
Diploma - Textile Technology
ITT Chennai
Post Diploma - Computer Aided Textile Manufacturing
ITT Chennai
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Madras University