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.

Job Overview
The Inventory Team Lead supervises a team of inventory operators at Jumia, ensuring accurate and efficient management of stock within the warehouse, from receiving through cycle counts and reporting.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supervise and lead a team of inventory operators, providing guidance, support, and coaching.
• Oversee receiving, storing, counting, and tracking of inventory levels, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory processes.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring adherence to SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Train and mentor inventory operators on procedures, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Conduct regular cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and stock movements, updating records and generating KPI reports.
• Coordinate with external vendors and suppliers to manage inbound shipments and resolve receiving discrepancies.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Prepare and present regular reports on inventory performance to senior management.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in warehouse operations or inventory management, with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles and systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems (IMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and related tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to work variable shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have NYSC certificate or possess a valid exemption letter 
• Candidate must be based in Abuja.

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