Network Manager - Logistics - Jumia (Full Time)

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.

What you will be doing

• Executes and supports strategic plans as directed by the Manager of Operations and Head of Logistics
• Develops reviews and recommends methods of operational improvement involving equipment, systems, corrections, activities and practices within function areas within their responsibility
• Manages volume and work through supervision of employee movement to meet all service, cost and quality requirements and Ensures organizational structure by input on hiring and placement
• Leads development of and communicates Productivity Improvement Plan for each performance indicator or area identified for improvement
• Supervise the sorting and transport managers by reviewing their day to day tasks and collaborate to reach the required objective

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 6 years of experience in a distribution, warehousing or logistics and Supply Chain environment
• Thorough working knowledge of MS Office, e.g. solid and sound Excel knowledge
• At least 3 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership
• Understanding of E-Commerce Direct-to-Consumer order fulfillment concepts
• Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic (verbal and written) is required, an additional language is a plus
• Strong communication skills are critical
• Approachable and responsive, able to connect with employees at all levels

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