Last Mile Manager - PUS - Jumia (Full Time)

At Jumia, mobility is at the heart of our people development approach. This job board helps us establish more transparency in available opportunities in the company to promote mobility.

You need to follow simple guidelines:

• Before applying, make sure you discuss the opportunity with your direct manager and that both of you agree that this is positive for your development (written approval from your direct manager will be required).
• Apply with your Jumia e-mail.

What you will be doing:

• Managing the talent pool of Jumia and building a strong leadership team in Delivery
• Actively design and steer CXP and VXP excellence projects along with Local and Central operations leaders
• Design and own end to end the Last mile unit costs strategy to meet both our requirements of CXP/VXP and unit economics targets
• Actively feed and contribute to the system roadmap design to deliver the required instruments for this logistics success
• Leading the scale-up and expansion of last mile footprint (3PL expansion, pick up station expansion, Delivery Associates hiring and expansion)
• Own and create the 3PL community management for Jumia 
• Manage and improve fleet management practices, team and cost of operation 
• Create a culture of best-in-class material handling in the Last mile
• Lead key transformations in the supply chain (or in partnership), allowing our last mile hubs to receive the product faster and more often without increasing costs of delivery

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; Degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Email, Internet, etc.
• Proficient in Google Office Suite – Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Gmail, etc.
• 3 years minimum experience, logistics operation
• Experience in strategy and complex network management
• Good Knowledge of the Logistical Operations in the local market is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data from multiple sources to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Leadership and project management skills, with the ability to lead initiatives, coordinate efforts, and drive results in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work variable shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed to support operational needs.

 

Deadline for applications: 30-06-2025

Rounds of Interviews: 1. HR Screening; 2. Technical interviews with potential manager; 

 

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