Inventory Team Lead - Jumia (Full Time)

About Jumia:

Jumia is a leading pan-African e-commerce platform. Its mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to customers, while helping businesses grow as they use Jumia's platform to better reach and serve customers.

Jumia is built around a marketplace and supported by a proprietary logistics business [Jumia Logistics] and a digital payment and fintech platform [Jumia Pay]. With over 3,000 employees, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating a sustainable impact in Africa.

In April 2019, Jumia was the first Tech company in Africa to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

• What you will be doing
• Own the inventory management from reception at the hub till dispatch to customers or return to vendors
• Lead routine (daily or monthly) cycle counts
• Liaise with commercial teams over aging items needing a return to a vendor or a campaign to sell them
• Ensure inventory processes & systems are adhered to end-to-end
• Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments
• Monitor the achievement of related Key performance indicators
• Enhance Customer and Vendor Experience
• Process mapping as per best practices in other Jumia countries
• Adoption of FiFo as a model
• Institute proper handling, movement, and storing of items within the warehouse
• Manage space within the hub ensuring it is fully utilized
  

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience in a distribution, warehousing or logistics and Supply Chain environment
• At least 2 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership
• Basic knowledge of Finance will be an added advantage
• Advanced Excel skills
• English proficiency
• Understanding of eCommerce Direct-to-Consumer order fulfillment concepts
• Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer
  
  

We Offer:

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders
  
  

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