Inventory Manager - Jumia ( Full - Time )
Posted about 1 month ago
At Jumia, mobility is at the heart of our people development approach. This job board helps us establish more transparency in available opportunities in the company to promote mobility.
You need to follow simple guidelines:
- Before applying, make sure you discuss the opportunity with your direct manager and that both of you agree that this is positive for your development (written approval from your direct manager will be required).
- Apply with your Jumia e-mail.
The Inventory Manager is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, stock integrity, and optimal space utilization across all fulfillment centers. This position acts as the primary guardian of physical stock, ensuring total alignment between system records and physical quantities while minimizing stock loss, aging, and discrepancies.
What You Will Be Doing
- Execute inventory audit programs: Design and execute daily cycle count programs, wall-to-wall stock counts, and periodic inventory audits across all warehouse locations.
- Investigate stock variances: Analyze root causes of inventory discrepancies, stock losses, and shrinkage, implementing preventative corrective action plans.
- Stock aging & capacity planning: Oversee inventory aging management, product slotting, putaway strategies, and storage capacity optimization.
- Inventory disposition: Partner with Commercial, Inbound, and Outbound teams to manage slow-moving, expired, or damaged inventory disposal and liquidation processes.
- Process compliance: Ensure strict adherence to Warehouse Management System (WMS) processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal audit guidelines.
What We Are Looking For
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or Finance.
- Experience: 4+ years of inventory control and warehouse management experience within e-commerce, retail, or FMCG.
- Technical Proficiency: High proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP tools, and data analytics (Excel, SQL is a plus).
- Track Record: Proven track record of maintaining high inventory accuracy (>99%) and managing shrinkage controls.
- Core Competencies: Strong analytical mindset, high attention to detail, and team management capabilities.
About Jumia Internal Mobility Board
Jumia (NYSE :JMIA) is a leading e-commerce platform in Africa. It is built around a marketplace, Jumia Logistics, and JumiaPay. The marketplace helps millions of consumers and sellers to connect and transact. Jumia Logistics enables the delivery of millions of packages through our network of local partners. JumiaPay facilitates the payments of online transactions for Jumia's ecosystem. With over 1 billion people and 500 million internet users in Africa, Jumia believes that e-commerce is making people's lives easier by helping them shop and pay for millions of products at the best prices wherever they live. E-commerce is also creating new opportunities for SMEs to grow, and job opportunities for a new generation to thrive. With over 3,000 employees in more than 9 countries in Africa, 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 sustainable impact in Africa. Jumia offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation.
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