About this Graduate Management Trainee (Supply Chain) - Jumia (Full Time) role at Jumia
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.
We’re looking for talented recent graduates who care about emerging markets and Africa to join our Supply Chain teams.
Our Graduate Management Trainee Programme is hands-on and suits people who are curious and learn fast. If you want both depth and breadth of experience in a fast-paced company, and a strong start to a career you’ll be proud of, this programme is for you.
About the programme
Over two years, you’ll combine on-the-job learning and mentoring . You’ll lead real projects from day one and build your skills in the Jumia Skill Set: Ownership & Drive, Execution & Impact, and Leadership & Management. By the end, you’ll understand Jumia’s operations well and be ready for a range of career paths in the company.
What you’ll do
Start your career at the heart of Africa’s leading e-commerce logistics network, powering seamless deliveries for top brands like Samsung, Tecno, Infinix, Delron, Bruhm, Hikers, Nivea, Unilever, Oraimo, and Nasco. You’ll help ensure millions of orders move smoothly from vendor shelves into customers' hands across Ghana.
- Immerse yourself in core supply chain operations from day one—rotating across warehousing, inbound/outbound fulfillment, sorting centers, and last-mile delivery.
- Drive operational efficiency by ensuring fast order turnaround, optimal inventory placement, and high fulfillment accuracy.
- Analyze logistics, lead time, route, and capacity data to uncover bottlenecks and optimize fulfillment costs.
- Collaborate closely with Commercial, Transport, Customer Experience, and 3PL partners to ensure an exceptional customer delivery experience.
- Lead high-impact process improvement projects with guidance from a structured mentoring program.
- Accelerate your professional growth through hands-on technical training, leadership coaching, and our graduate peer network.
Contract conditions
- Two-year fixed-term contract, giving you stability from the start of your career
- Intern allowance: an above-average intern allowance package for the full two years
Who we’re looking for
- A first degree from a recognised, accredited university, graduated in 2025
- National Service fully completed, with your NSS Certificate or Release Letter as proof
- At least 3 months of relevant internship experience, ideally in sales, retail, FMCG or account management
- A commercial mindset and confidence negotiating and building relationships
- Comfort working with numbers and Excel
- Strong problem-solving skills and creativity
- Excellent communication and teamwork, and fluent English
- Willingness to relocate during the programme
- Curiosity, adaptability and self-motivation, plus integrity, respect for others and a desire to learn every day
How to apply
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and we’ll close the role once we have found our graduates.
Upload your CV, degree certificate or transcript, and NSS Certificate or Release Letter.
Assessment centres will run in November and December 2026. They include face-to-face interviews, psychometric and aptitude tests, and role-play scenarios. Successful candidates start in January 2027.
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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
