Sourav Kumar
Garment Technologist and Quality Assurance professional with 9+ years of experience in apparel manufacturing, technical QA, production planning, and operations. Experienced in leading vendor audits, sample approvals, and QA across knitwear, kids wear, ethnic, and women’s wear for retailers, couture brands, and consulting projects in India and Bangladesh. Proven ability to develop robust tech packs, enhance supplier performance, and ensure consistent fit, grading, and on-time delivery.
Work Experience:
9 Years 9 months Years
Industry:
Business Development, Consulting & Strategy, General Management, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain, Procurement, Product Management, Project & Program Management, R&D, Apparel / Retail planning, buying, merchandising
Function:
Fashion and Apparel Retail
Landmark Group – Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata (3 Months)
Assistant Manager, Sourcing Sept 2025 – Present
Roles and Responsibilities
• Lead vendor quality and compliance audits, driving CAPA implementation to ensure adherence to brand and ethical standards. Manage end-to-end sample approval processes (PP, size-set, TOP) to minimize production delays and quality deviations.
• Oversee technical quality for kids wear categories, ensuring fit consistency, construction accuracy, and grading compliance. Collaborate with Design and Merchandising to develop detailed tech packs, size charts, and grading rules.
Tata Trent Ltd. (Zudio & Westside), Kolkata (46 Months)
Executive, Quality Assurance & Technology Nov 2021 – Sept 2025
Roles and Responsibilities
• Led QA operations for knitwear across India and Bangladesh, ensuring supplier technical compliance and product quality. Conducted supplier audits covering manufacturing capability, process control, and ethical standards.
• Implemented technology-driven QA tracking and reporting methods to improve monitoring efficiency. Worked cross-functionally to enhance product durability, fit, and supplier technical performance.
Aditya Birla Fashion Retail Sabyasachi Couture, Kolkata (38 Months)
Senior Executive, Operations & Planning Feb 2018 – Apr 2021
Roles and Responsibilities
• Acted as the operations liaison between production and merchandising, managing end-to-end stock planning and allocation across primary, secondary, and tertiary stores to ensure timely order fulfillment, while coordinating central embroidery production across multiple specialized vendors.
• Optimized capacity planning aligned design timelines with quality benchmarks, and process improvements that reduced overall operational lead time from 70 days to 45 days.
Technopak Advisors Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon (9 Months)
Associate Consultant – Apparel Operations Jun 2017 – Feb 2018
Roles and Responsibilities –
• Conducted factory performance diagnostics for international clients, including IKEA suppliers.
• Led an on-site consulting project at a 400-machine Bangladesh factory, delivering productivity improvement recommendations. Analyzed operational data to identify gaps in efficiency, layout, and process control.
Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd., Faridabad (10 Months)
Production, Planning & Control Executive Jul 2016 – Apr 2017
Roles and Responsibilities –
• Managed cut-to-pack production for 12 lines/550 machines, optimizing manpower, materials, and machines per forecasts, and led Goldratt-led process improvements project to reduce style changeovers and enhance agility.
1. Awards- Received the Best Performance Award for the East & Bangladesh region for outstanding performance in quality and sourcing operations, earning a cash prize for operational excellence.
2. Recognitions- Received a Pre-Placement Offer from Shahi Exports Head Office, Faridabad, in recognition of the successful implementation of the most efficient graduation project.
- MBA (pursuing) Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad 2024-2026
- Bachelor in Fashion Technology (B.F. Tech) National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata 2012-2016
- XII, CBSE Kendriya Vidyalaya 2011
- X, CBSE Kendriya Vidyalaya 2009
Certificates:
1) Excel for Business: Advanced
2) Pre-MBA Statistics
3) Pre-MBA Accounting 2024
•Captain of the College Cricket Team and Secretary of the Sports Club, leading team strategy, training, and execution of inter-college sports initiatives.
•Represented NIFT Kolkata across all 15 NIFT centers at national inter-college festivals, winning Gold Medals in cricket, volleyball, and badminton through effective team leadership and competitive excellence.