Sandeep Kumar Pandey

Head of Sourcing at TMRW House of Brands

Sandeep Kumar Pandey has a diverse work experience spanning multiple companies and roles. Sandeep Kumar currently works at TMRW House of Brands as the Head of Sourcing, a position they started in November 2022. Prior to this, they worked at udaan.com as the Sourcing & Merchandising Head - Kids & Womens wear (Private Brand) from June 2020 to November 2022. In this role, Sandeep led a team of 6 sourcing and buying experts, managed end-to-end sourcing and buying processes, and planned for new seasons based on market trends and customer insights.

Before udaan.com, Sandeep held the position of Deputy General Manager - Sourcing Lead Women's Western Wear & Kids wear at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. from February 2014 to June 2020. In this role, they managed a team of 4 sourcing experts, oversaw product development and apparel sourcing, and implemented vendor performance scorecards to improve the supply chain.

Prior to Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., Sandeep worked at KTF Fashion as the Sr. Manager - Head of Merchandising & Operation from April 2010 to February 2014. Here, they led a team of 15 people and ensured smooth order execution across categories. Sandeep Kumar also negotiated with buyers and suppliers to maximize profit margins and outsourced yarn, fabric, and garments from India and China.

Before KTF Fashion, Sandeep worked at Arvind Limited as the Merchandising Manager - Out-Sourcing (Kidswear, Womens wear & Menswear) from August 2008 to March 2010. Sandeep Kumar handled merchandising activities, prepared TNA (Time and Action) plans, and sourced trims, fabric, and garments from vendors.

Sandeep's earlier work experience includes a role as Junior Designer Cum Merchandiser (Kid's wear & Women's wear) at Komal Texfab Pvt. Ltd. from June 2005 to July 2008. In this position, they developed CAD designs, selected fabrics, and negotiated with international and domestic clients.

Overall, Sandeep Kumar Pandey has a strong background in sourcing, merchandising, and operations, with experience in leading teams, managing end-to-end processes, and driving profitability in the fashion industry.

Sandeep Kumar Pandey has a diverse education history. In 2001, they attended Guru Ghasidas University and pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, which they completed in 2004. During this time, they studied various aspects of computer science.

In 2004, Sandeep enrolled at the National Institute of Fashion Technology in India and completed a one-year course in Fashion & Clothing Technology in 2005. Although the field of study is not specified, this course likely provided him with a foundation in the technical aspects of the fashion industry.

Additionally, Sandeep attended the INIFD Gandhinagar - International Institute of fashion design from 2004 to 2006. Here, they pursued a two-year advance Diploma in Fashion Designing and gained specialized knowledge in the field of Fashion/Apparel Design.

Overall, Sandeep Kumar Pandey's education history includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, a one-year course in Fashion & Clothing Technology, and a two-year advance Diploma in Fashion Designing.

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  • Head of Sourcing

    November, 2022 - present