Sandip Basak

Led fabric and material sourcing, development, supplier management and technical coordination across menswear and tailored product categories, working with mills and manufacturers across Europe and Asia. Led development and sourcing of fabrics, trims and components from initial requirement and supplier selection through sampling, costing, testing, approval and production. Worked closely with design, product, technical, quality and commercial teams to translate product requirements into appropriate fabric constructions, qualities and finishes. Evaluated fabric quality, construction, performance, testing and suitability against product specifications and customer requirements. Managed mill and manufacturer relationships, negotiating price, MOQ, capacity, lead times, quality and delivery commitments. Controlled development and production critical paths, maintaining visibility of sampling, approvals, testing, production readiness and delivery risks. Resolved fabric and supplier issues through technical investigation, supplier corrective action and collaboration with quality and production teams. Maintained fabric specifications, costing information, testing records, compliance documentation and supplier performance information. Supported responsible sourcing requirements covering supplier compliance, certification and sustainability documentation.

Supported sourcing and development of recycled and lower-impact textile materials, working with suppliers on material suitability, availability, documentation and commercial requirements. Evaluated suppliers and materials against quality, technical, sustainability and supply considerations. Maintained supplier, material and sustainability records and coordinated documentation requirements. Worked with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve material visibility and supply continuity.

Managed fabric sourcing and technical development across international textile suppliers. Evaluated fabric construction, yarns, quality, performance, testing, finishing and product suitability. Worked closely with mills on sampling, lab submissions, testing, approvals, quality issues and production readiness. Reviewed supplier capabilities, pricing, lead times and technical suitability to support sourcing decisions. Managed testing and compliance documentation, including certification and retailer requirements. Investigated fabric issues and coordinated corrective actions with mills and internal technical teams.

Led fabric development from concept, construction and sampling through costing, testing, approval and production. Worked extensively with mills, manufacturers, dyeing and finishing units to develop commercially viable fabric qualities. Provided technical input on yarns, fabric structures, weaving, dyeing, finishing and performance requirements. Evaluated supplier capability, quality, capacity, lead times and commercial suitability. Negotiated pricing, development timelines, production commitments and delivery requirements. Worked with design, technical, production, quality and commercial teams to resolve development and manufacturing challenges. Developed alternative fabric and supplier options to improve cost, quality, availability and delivery.

Managed fabric and product development across weaving, dyeing and finishing processes. Worked on fabric construction, yarn selection, sampling, technical specifications, testing and production development. Coordinated with manufacturing, quality, technical and commercial teams to achieve customer requirements. Evaluated fabric performance, construction and finishing to ensure product suitability and quality. Managed development and approval processes through sampling and production readiness. Supported troubleshooting of technical and quality issues through root-cause analysis and corrective action. Built extensive understanding of premium woven fabric manufacturing and end-to-end textile production.