Ranjit Samantray

Senior apparel sourcing and business leader with 25+ years of progressive experience spanning international buying agencies, apparel manufacturing, product development, merchandising, production and supply-chain operations. Currently leads a US$63M annual business portfolio across India at Triburg Consultants, with leadership responsibility for a 48-member organisation including approximately 30 direct reports and a strategic ecosystem of 12 key factories and vendors. Recognised for connecting international customer strategy with Indian manufacturing capability—balancing commercial competitiveness, supplier performance, quality, compliance, speed and delivery.

Brings unusually broad end-to-end perspective: from fabrics, dyeing, printing and sampling at the start of the career, through factory general management, international sourcing and senior customer-facing leadership.

Group Leader – Merchandising & Operations at TRIBURG CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. (2011-01 – Present)

Lead strategic apparel sourcing and business operations for a portfolio of international customers, with approximately US$63M in annual business responsibility across India.

• Provide leadership across customer strategy, sourcing, product development, supplier management, commercial execution, quality, compliance and end-to-end supply-chain performance.
• Lead a 48-member organisation, including approximately 30 direct reports, building high-performing teams, leadership capability and accountability.
• Manage a strategic ecosystem of 12 key factories and vendors, balancing capacity, cost, quality, compliance, speed and long-term supplier partnerships.
• Partner with senior customer and sourcing leadership to shape India sourcing strategies and help navigate tariffs, country diversification, cost pressures and supply-chain resilience.
• Drive business transformation and organisational development initiatives focused on people capability, operational discipline, customer satisfaction and sustainable growth.
• Customer portfolio included – American Eagle Outfitters, Walmart, Costco, OJG brands (US Brands)

Apparel Merchandising Manager – North India / Office Manager – Delhi at TEXLINE (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED (2006-08 – 2010-12)

Led the Delhi office of a Singapore-based international buying and sourcing agency, with additional operational responsibility for the Ludhiana sourcing base.

• Managed a 32-member cross-functional team across merchandising, sourcing, operations and quality.
• Led end-to-end sourcing and execution for international apparel customers across Europe and Latin America.
• Built supplier relationships while ensuring product quality, commercial competitiveness, production execution and timely delivery.
• Supported customer development and sourcing initiatives through business travel and engagements across Europe, Mexico and Brazil.
• Customer portfolio included Charles Vögele, WE / Wallwear / Cora Kempermann, Bristol, Mister Lady Jeans, Liverpool, Riachuelo, Stradivarius and Bershka.

Merchandising Manager → Factory General Manager at ACHIEVER CREATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED (2003-11 – 2006-07)

Joined as a Merchant and was promoted to Merchandising Manager within six months, subsequently progressing to Factory General Manager with broader operational responsibility.

• Managed merchandising and customer execution for key US brands including Chico’s and Free People.
• Led production planning and PPC, including capacity planning, scheduling, workflow coordination and delivery commitments.
• Took ownership of specialised processes including embroidery, patchwork outsourcing, Schiffli embroidery and specialised garment washing through external partners.
• Worked directly with the Managing Director on operational priorities, production challenges, customer commitments and factory performance.
• Connected customer requirements, product development, merchandising, production, quality and delivery across the manufacturing cycle.

Assistant Merchandiser / Junior Merchant at EASTMAN EXPORTS GLOBAL CLOTHING PVT. LTD. (2000-06 – 2003-10)

Built the foundational technical and commercial understanding of knitwear manufacturing and apparel sourcing in Tiruppur.

• Managed sampling, trim sourcing, fabric sourcing and follow-up with knitting, dyeing and printing mills.
• Developed practical knowledge of knit constructions, dyeing, printing, garment processing and value-added processes.
• Worked closely with manufacturing and processing partners to understand the complete journey from raw material to finished garment.
• Gained early exposure to buying agencies and international customer expectations through customer-facing coordination.

Diploma in Man-Made Fiber Technology – SSM Institute of Textile Technology, Komarapalayam, Tamil Nadu (1999)

Knitwear Fashion – NIIFT – College of Knitwear Fashion, Tirupur (2000)