Sandeep Sarin

Senior sourcing and supply chain leader with 20+ years of experience across apparel, home textiles, home décor, and furniture. I have led India subcontinent sourcing for global retailers and brands, building vendor networks, optimising cost and margins, strengthening compliance, and scaling operations from concept to bulk production.

My expertise lies in strategic sourcing, vendor rationalisation, product development, and on-ground execution, with a strong understanding of global retail expectations and Indian manufacturing capabilities. I work comfortably in leadership, interim, and consulting roles, helping companies build or stabilise sourcing platforms efficiently.

Currently open to sourcing leadership, interim, and consulting assignments within apparel and home categories.

Senior sourcing and merchandising leader with over 20 years of experience across apparel, home textiles, home décor, and furniture, working with global retailers, brands, and manufacturing partners. Proven track record in setting up and scaling India subcontinent sourcing operations, developing reliable vendor ecosystems, and delivering cost, margin, and supply chain efficiencies.

Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, vendor consolidation, product development, compliance, and end-to-end execution, from concept and sampling through bulk production and delivery. Adept at working with cross-functional global teams and senior stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with commercial and operational goals.

Experienced in leadership, interim, and consulting roles, with a strong on-ground understanding of Indian manufacturing and global retail expectations.

Formally trained in commerce and business, with a strong foundation in merchandising, sourcing, and supply chain management. Professional learning has been continuously built through hands-on leadership roles in apparel, home textiles, home décor, and furniture, working closely with global retailers, manufacturers, and cross-functional teams.

Combines academic grounding with extensive real-world experience across product development, vendor management, compliance, and international sourcing operations.