Latest Job Opportunity at Jumia Group
POSITION: Logistics Operations Manager – Supply Chain
Jumia believes that technology can improve everyday lives in Africa. Also, Jumia was created to allow consumers to easily access millions of items and services at the greatest prices, while also providing a new channel for sellers to reach consumers and build their companies.
Jumia is Africa’s top e-commerce company, with operations in 11 countries. It was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 2019. The Jumia platform is made up of three parts: a marketplace that links sellers and consumers, a logistics service that allows sellers to ship and deliver items to consumers, and a payment service called JumiaPay that provides a secure and simple way to execute online payment transactions. The company sells goods in a variety of categories, including phones and gadgets, home appliances, fast-moving consumer goods, fashion, and beauty.
About Jumia.
Jumia is Africa’s leading e-commerce marketplace. Our marketplace is powered by Jumia Logistics, our own logistics company, and JumiaPay, our digital payment and financial platform. Jumia Logistics allows for the flawless delivery of millions of items, while JumiaPay facilitates online payments and the distribution of a wide range of digital and financial services.
We are motivated by the notion that technology can improve the quality of life in Africa. We created Jumia to allow consumers to easily access millions of items and services at the greatest prices, while also providing a new channel for sellers to contact consumers and build their companies.
Jumia employs approximately 2,000 people from more than 10 countries, a diverse mix of talent with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints who are united in their desire to contribute to Africa’s digital future.
Africa is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, with several chances in a lively and thriving environment. Its economic prosperity has allowed innovative firms to flourish, which is where Jumia comes in. We are now looking for skilled professionals who are passionate about emerging markets and Africa to join our team and embark on this exciting journey.
We’re creating a talent pipeline for Logistics Team members.
What you will do:
Responsible for overseeing the storage, transportation, and delivery of commodities. You will supervise and coordinate with coworkers to ensure that stock is maintained and moved efficiently.
- Track waits and backlogs.
- Monitor the quality of operations.
- Monitoring network dispatch operations and managing the team.
- Coordinate capacity and frequency with dispatchers and 3PL.
- Train teams and resolve challenges.
- Implement scalable processes to support growth.
- Lead continuous improvement projects.
- This might necessitate frequent travel within regions.
- Challenge old processes and build new processes to react to the rapid development of
- Jumia Supply Chain clients.
- Managing relationships with clients and partners (third-party logistics providers)
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s Degree (Business Administration, Logistics-Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering or similar)
- Advanced Excel features include macros, pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, analytical capabilities, and workbooks.
- Relevant professional qualifications in logistics or supply chain management will be an added benefit.
- 8 years of minimum experience, preferably in a manufacturing, production, or distribution setting with a strong focus on logistics or an alternative logistics company.
- Ability to lead vast and remote teams.
- Hard-working, result-oriented, methodical, and highly structured.
- Proactive, autonomous, and team player. Flexible
- Ability to negotiate and communicate in perfect English
demonstrated competence in data reporting and analysis. - Experience or high level of comfort with logistical operations
- Experience with working in a culturally varied environment
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, negotiation, time-management, and coordination abilities.
- Self-driven with excellent autonomous follow-through ability.
- Strong entrepreneurial abilities, leadership, and determination.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced workplace.
We offer:
- A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, but structured setting.
- A rare opportunity to have a big impact on expanding the African e-commerce sector.
- Opportunity to join a highly professional and dynamic team.
- Our long-term goal is to develop the next generation of leaders, so we will experience exceptional personal and professional progress.
How to Apply for this Job Opportunity at Jumia Group
Closing Date: July 25, 2024
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