Demand Planner - 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.

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: 15-07-2026

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

 

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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