With over 15 years of experience in senior management roles, I am a strategic leader who drives profitable growth for Jumia Group, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa. I lead cross-country multi-category commercial teams at a group level, overseeing strategic partnerships, data analytics, and business profitability.My mission is to build and grow Jumia's cross-border business, leveraging my expertise in e-commerce, retail, and product distribution. I have worked in more than 10 countries across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, managing cross-functional senior stakeholders and delivering top-line growth. I have also received multiple awards and commendations for my innovative and results-oriented approach.
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Executive Vice PresidentTradelingDubai, Ae
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Senior Vice President, CommercialJumia Group Feb 2023 - Oct 2024Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLeading cross-country multi-category commercial teams at a group level to drive profitable GMV growth.Build and grow Jumia cross border business -
Vice President Commercial, Brand ManagementJumia Group May 2022 - Feb 2023United Arab Emirates
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Group Director – General MerchandiseJumia Group Jan 2020 - May 2022United Arab EmiratesLeading strategic partnerships and P&L for Fashion and Electronics Categories
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Group Director – ElectronicsJumia Group Jul 2018 - Jan 2020United Arab Emirates
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Regional Business Head - West And East AfricaMidcom Group Jan 2015 - Jul 2018Uae/NigeriaOverall responsibility of 7 countries P&L and operations. -
Sr.Business Manager - Retail And DistributionMidcom Group Dec 2012 - Jan 2015Uae/KenyaSuccessfully developed a new product coverage plan, by introducing DTR(direct to retail) model, resulting in 2500+ store direct distribution across 8 countriesSuccessfully designed and implemented a dedicated inhouse sales application to track product coverage and availabilityAchieved record sales/activation of weekly 7000 units of Lumia Smartphones, top 3 in the world for Nokia via DTR conceptLaunched regional distributors across key markets in East and West Africa resulting in the launch of 12 new distribution regions in the up-country regions of Kenya, Nigeria, and Ivory Coast.
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Head E-CommerceGlobus Dec 2010 - Dec 2011Mumbai Area, IndiaInitiating & implementing the project to optimize the E-commerce delivery lead-time by leveraging retail stores as stock points. Resulting in a reduction of the lead time by 33% Launching a 3PL partnership to ensure reduction in Turnaround Time (TAT) by 10% of product deliveryIdentifying assortment mix based on offline run-rates by regions which because the SOP for all future product allocationImplementing auto-replenishment cycles for “must-have” rage, resulting in multiple commendation letters from the CEO -
BuyerGlobus Mar 2009 - Dec 2010Mumbai Area, IndiaImplemented and launched sportswear SIS across 10 Globus retail stores across India.Vendor Negotiation to reduce inventory risk and increase profitability.Space Allocation to brands based on earning potentialCollaborate with brands to device new marketing activities based on throughput
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Commercial PlannerGlobus Mar 2007 - Mar 2009Mumbai Area, IndiaFocus on internal supply chain management by liaoning with the production and operation team to ensure 4P’s are met.• Prepare quarterly forecasts based on sales trends and external factors• Monitor and ensure all retail outlets are adequately stocked.• Increase product sell-thru via faster product replenishments.• Monitor slow moving SKU’s and device consolidated promotional activities
Sandeep Narayanan Education Details
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Master Of Business Administration - Mba -
Business Administration And Management, General -
The Institute Of Chartered Financial Analysts Of IndiaInternal Supply Chain Audit & Management -
Accounting, Corporate Law And Finance -
Higher Secondary Board
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