About this Inventory Manager - 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.
The Inventory Manager oversees stock levels and inventory health within the warehouse from initial reception through to customer dispatch or vendor return. Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager, this role leads a team of Inventory Supervisors to enforce FIFO models, execute cycle counts, optimize space utilization, and maintain inventory accuracy to support seamless e-commerce fulfillment.
What you will be doing:
- Inventory & Cycle Count Ownership: Own end-to-end stock control and lead daily/monthly cycle counts, maintaining accurate records of all stock received, moved, and shipped out.
- Commercial Alignment & Aging Stock: Partner with commercial teams to address aging inventory through return-to-vendor (RTV) actions or promotional sales campaigns.
- Space Utilization & Process Mapping: Optimize warehouse storage capacity and map inventory processes against Jumia best practices, ensuring strict FIFO execution and safe item handling.
- Reporting & Compliance: Prepare detailed operational reports on stock levels, adjustments, and storage compliance while ensuring full system adherence.
- Team Leadership & Collaboration: Supervise and develop Inventory Supervisors while working cross-functionally with Inbound, Outbound, and Aftersales teams.
What we are looking for:
- Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field. Project management certifications and basic finance knowledge are added advantages.
- Professional Experience: Minimum 4 years of warehouse management or FMCG experience, with deep knowledge of direct-to-consumer e-commerce fulfillment, inventory software, and forecasting.
- Language & Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and fluency in English, French, and/or Arabic (based on location).
- Core Competencies: Exceptional data analysis, organizational, and creative problem-solving skills with a focus on high detail and independent follow-through in fast-paced environments.
Deadline for applications: 30-09-2026
Rounds of Interviews: 1. HR Screening; 2. Technical interviews with potential manager;
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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
