Junior Sourcing Associate at Jumia Nigeria Full Time

Job Title: Junior Sourcing Associate

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Commercial

Job Objective

• The Sourcing Associate will be responsible for the inventory management of our controlled e-commerce grocery supply and our dark store supply.
• He will be working with the commercial teams to ensure correct inventory levels at all times – creating POs, matching inventory to demand, working with the supplier to adjust PO, working with Jumia Services to inbound stock in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Making sure POs are raised and sent to the suppliers in due time with the right quantities.
• Following up on stock received, inbounded.
• Contributing to the automation of our replenishment processes (automatic PO, etc).
• Ensuring there is a steady flow between our main warehouse and our dark stores.
• Anticipating the needed supply based on sales history, seasons and upcoming campaigns.
• Monitoring and analyzing current inventory based on key inventory management KPIs.
• Developing action plans in coordination with the sales team to optimize stocks.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• % availability in JE for Ecom next day
• % availability in Jumia Dark stores.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a reputable Nigerian university.
• Intermediate/ Advanced Excel. Knowledge of other tools i.e. PBI etc. is an advantage
• Exceptional team working skills and people management.
• Experience working in a fast-paced corporate environment preferably in a consumer goods or retail environment.
• Adequate knowledge of the Online Marketplace and the Ecommerce Industry.

We Offer

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.