Inventory Team Lead - 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.

As the Inventory Team Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of inventory operations within the warehouse. You will oversee daily inventory activities and lead a team responsible for maintaining optimal stock management while supporting operational excellence across the supply chain network.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and coordinate daily inventory control activities within the warehouse to ensure high levels of stock accuracy.

• Supervise and guide the inventory team to ensure adherence to operational procedures and internal control standards.

• Monitor inbound and outbound inventory movements and ensure all transactions are accurately reflected in the system.

• Conduct regular cycle counts, stock audits, and reconciliation processes to maintain inventory accuracy.

• Identify, investigate, and resolve stock discrepancies, damages, and inventory variances.

• Work closely with warehouse operations, transport, and commercial teams to ensure smooth inventory flow and stock availability.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, operational guidelines, and inventory management best practices.

• Prepare and analyze inventory performance reports to support operational decision-making.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory processes, efficiency, and operational visibility.

• Train, coach, and develop inventory associates to maintain high operational standards and team performance.

What We Are Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain operations.

• Previous experience leading or supervising operational teams in a warehouse or logistics environment.

• Strong understanding of inventory control processes, stock reconciliation, and warehouse management systems (WMS).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and implement corrective measures.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and operational reporting tools.

• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and performance-driven environment.

• A proactive mindset with a strong focus on process improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

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