The Demand Planner is responsible for ensuring optimal stock availability by aligning supply chain activities with demand forecasts. This role acts as a critical link between supply chain, finance and commercial teams (KAMs) to ensure efficient inbound scheduling, and accurate inventory data maintenance.

What you will be doing:

PO Management & Supplier Alignment

• Prepare, raise, and manage POs in OMS for new and existing products, ensuring alignment with weekly procurement meeting decisions and MOQ approvals.

• Liaise with vendors to confirm costs, quantities, and delivery dates, and collaborate with KAMs to verify pricing accuracy.

• Track the PO lifecycle, route orders for approval, and promptly close out or cancel fulfilled or delayed orders.

Inbound Planning & Inventory Control

• Schedule and book stock deliveries in the Inbound Scheduler, notifying management and providing daily schedules to warehouse security.

• Maintain data quality by resolving SKU mismatches with commercial teams and monitoring product launch statuses via PowerBI dashboards.

• Provide weekly inbound performance reviews, tracking reschedules, failed deliveries, and missing paperwork.

Data Maintenance & Finance Liaison

• Collect and update supply chain data (EANs, costs, discontinued lines) from suppliers and ensure implementation by KAMs.

• Partner with the Finance team to flag and resolve incorrect, mismatched, or missing vendor invoices.

What we are looking for:

• Data & Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel and BI tools, with a proven ability to analyze and manage large datasets.

• Stakeholder & Supplier Management: Strong communication skills to effectively manage supplier relationships and collaborate with internal commercial teams.

• Organization & Execution: Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and project coordination skills to manage multiple timelines efficiently.

• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in data management, purchase order creation, and financial tracking to minimize supply chain errors.

• Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience or familiarity with Jumia's core tools (OMS, Inbound Scheduler, and BOB/PET) is highly preferred.

Deadline for applications: 31-07-2026

Rounds of Interviews: 1. HR Screening; 2. Technical interviews with potential and functional managers; 

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