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Gayathri Radhakrishnan

VP, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain

Summary

Global sourcing and supply chain executive with 15+ years of end-to-end expertise across home textiles and apparel. Proven track record building resilient, multi-country supply chains that convert tariff volatility into competitive advantage — including $20M in cost savings through proactive sourcing diversification. Fluent in both strategic vision and operational execution, with deep retail partner relationships across Target, Walmart, Macy's, Costco, Amazon, and Bloomingdale's. Committed to sustainable, ethical sourcing with rigorous compliance and supplier traceability standards.

Professional Experience

Global Sourcing & Operations Executive

2024Present
Town and Country Living
  • Reporting to the head of operations, managed a global team of five sourcing managers and four global agents in China, India, Pakistan, and Turkey
  • Directed end-to-end global sourcing across home categories, including rugs, mats, windows, pillows, kitchen, and bath, overseeing concept through go-to-market delivery
  • Navigated complex U.S. tariff landscape by strategically diversifying sourcing across Egypt, India, Turkey, Pakistan, and Portugal, securing alternative supply chain partnerships and delivering $20M in cost savings while maintaining product quality and margins
  • Established new sourcing operations in India by onboarding and managing a new agent, expanding vendor base, and strengthening supply chain capabilities directly overseeing cross-border vendor relationships and compliance
  • Launched new E-Commerce product categories, developing go-to-market strategies and cross-functional playbooks that expanded the digital assortment and drove incremental online revenue
  • Spearheaded end-to-end product development bringing onboard a third-party consultant, streamlining sourcing strategy, vendor matrix, and product matrix to drive operational efficiency and speed-to-market

Director Product Development and Global Sourcing

20232024
Franco Manufacturing Co
  • Reporting to the Chief Sourcing Officer (CSO), managed a global team of three global officers
  • Formulated sourcing strategies, managed product development from concept through production for Target, Walmart, Kohls, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, BJ's, Costco, Amazon, Dollar General, and Burlington on licensing kids products
  • Managed and mentored a team of designers, product managers, and offshore sourcing, production, and compliance teams.
  • Launched Kids Bath Towels and Bedding under the Pillowfort brand for Target, driving $50M in revenue through strategic product development, vendor negotiations, and on-time delivery execution
  • Co-created and operationalized a leading licensing framework, building scalable sourcing and compliance infrastructure that supported growth across multiple retail partners and product categories

Sr. Product Development & Sourcing Manager

20192022
The Echo Design Group
  • Reporting to the President, managed a global team of six product development managers and sourcing managers
  • Increased private label revenue by 30% by strategically setting targets, developing new on-trend sustainable products for Gap, Banana Republic, Orvis, Brooks Brothers, Coach, J-Jill, Dillards, Bloomingdales, Talbots, Girls Scouts, & department stores
  • Managed ecommerce by expanding product categories like beachwear, bedding, blankets, towels, and pajamas
  • Spearheaded licensing with Macy's and Faherty private label expansion.

Product Development & Production Manager

20172018
Masala Baby Inc,
  • Reporting to the CEO, managed a global team of thirty vendors
  • Increased D2C revenue by realigning baby and kids dress-focused assortment to a balanced collection by developing swim, cover-ups, blankets, towels, organic sleepwear, and accessories, adhering to CPSIA standards
  • Achieved 50% increase in revenue by growing kids home textiles and pajama categories for TJ Maxx, Zulily, Macys, BBB, Garnet Hill, Burlington, and Amazon
  • Launched the brand in India through FirstCry.com and top 30 FabIndia stores, establishing end-to-end sourcing and go-to-market operations for the region

Product Development & Sourcing Manager

20122016
Fawaz Alhokair Fashion Retail & Red Tag, Dubai
  • Oversaw product development and sourcing strategy for 240+ stores across Red Tag and Twenty4 Fashion brands, managing OTB, margin planning and retail pricing across ladies wear and kids wear categories
  • Built and managed vendor relationships across East Asia, Turkey, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam and South America, driving quality, cost efficiency and on-time delivery

Product Development and Production Manager

20072011
TSS India & E-land Asia, India

Managed end-to-end production and product development for global brands including Abercrombie & Fitch, Zara, Tommy Hilfiger, Esprit, Walmart and Target, leading domestic teams across knitting, weaving, dyeing and garment manufacturing

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