Inventory Manager Employment Opportunity – Jumia

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Job Title:      Inventory
Manager
Organization: Jumia
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About US:
Jumia is Africa’s
leading internet group, with already over 3,000 employees in more than 20
African countries and huge successes such as Jumia, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food,
Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia Jobs and Jumia Services. It is led by top
talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is
backed by MTN, Millicom, Rocket Internet, Axa, Orange, Goldman Sachs & CdC.
Founded in 2012, Jumia’s mission is to revolutionize the concept of shopping by
providing customers with the best online shopping experience through a wide
range of products categories including mobiles & tablets, computers,
electronics, home & living, fashion, sports, health & beauty, grocery
and others.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Own the inventory management from
    reception at 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 vendor or a campaign to sell them
  • Ensure inventory processes & systems
    are adhered to end to end
  • Ensure accountability for all items
    within their respective model translating to correct statuses for each
    item
  • 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

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant must hold a Degree in
    Logistics or related field
  • Previous experience of supply chain
    management and transportation concepts: forecasting, planning,
    optimization, logistics, delivery performance, carrier negotiation,
    inventory management, S&OP.
  • Understanding of E-Commerce
    Direct-to-Consumer order fulfilment concepts
  • Excellent creative thinking skills with
    emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that
    may not have one clear answer
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of
    Transportation Logistics network management, Retail or Customer Service
    processes and priorities
How to Apply:
All candidates who
wish to join Jumia in the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the
link below.
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