About the role
Jumia is a leading pan-African e-commerce platform. The Inventory Manager will lead inventory operations at the fulfillment center, ensuring stock is accurate, available and cost-efficient, and will head a team of inventory associates while working with cross-functional teams and suppliers to keep customer orders moving on time.
What you'll do
- Oversee all aspects of inventory management in the fulfillment center, including receiving, storing, counting, and tracking stock.
- Develop and implement inventory control procedures to minimize shrinkage and carrying costs.
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate with Purchasing, Sales, and Operations to optimize replenishment.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and reconciliations and implement corrective actions.
- Lead and develop a team of inventory associates, ensuring compliance with policies and safety guidelines.
- Analyze data to identify opportunities for process improvements and present KPI updates to management.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field; Master's degree or certification in inventory management is a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain management, with demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
- Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, practices, and systems, with experience implementing inventory control procedures and best practices in a fast-paced distribution or fulfillment center environment.
- Proficiency in using inventory management systems (IMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and other technology tools for inventory tracking, reporting, and analysis.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with team members, management, and stakeholders at all levels, and a results-oriented, independent and team collaborative work style; willingness to work variable shifts as needed.
For applicants in Nigeria
- Location in Nigeria; eligibility listed as eligible.
- The listing does not state a timezone requirement; confirm before interviewing.
- The listing lists full time but does not specify contractor versus employee status.
- The listing does not state pay currency or salary range or visa/work authorization details.
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