Inventory Manager - Jumia ( Full - Time )

Jumia; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entrepreneurial environment

High impact role

Professional team

Leadership development

Job summary

Jumia, a leading pan-African e-commerce platform, is seeking an Inventory Manager to guard stock accuracy and optimize space across fulfillment centers. You will align system records with physical quantities while minimizing stock loss and supporting fast-moving operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in inventory control, with strong experience in WMS, ERP tools, and data analytics (Excel, SQL).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 4+ years of inventory control and warehouse management experience in e-commerce, retail, or FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute inventory audit programs across all warehouse locations.
• Analyze root causes of variances, stock losses, and shrinkage; implement corrective actions.
• Oversee inventory aging, slotting, putaway strategies, and storage capacity optimization.
• Coordinate with Commercial, Inbound, and Outbound teams for slow-moving, expired, or damaged inventory disposal.
• Ensure adherence to Warehouse Management System processes, SOPs, and internal audits.

Skills

Inventory control

Warehouse management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or Finance

Tools

WMS

ERP tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

About Jumia

Jumiais 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 Inventory Manager is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, stock integrity, and optimal space utilization across all fulfillment centers. This position acts as the primary guardian of physical stock, ensuring total alignment between system records and physical quantities while minimizing stock loss, aging, and discrepancies.

What You Will Be Doing

• Execute inventory audit programs: Design and execute daily cycle count programs, wall-to-wall stock counts, and periodic inventory audits across all warehouse locations.


• Investigate stock variances: Analyze root causes of inventory discrepancies, stock losses, and shrinkage, implementing preventative corrective action plans.


• Stock aging & capacity planning: Oversee inventory aging management, product slotting, putaway strategies, and storage capacity optimization.


• Inventory disposition: Partner with Commercial, Inbound, and Outbound teams to manage slow-moving, expired, or damaged inventory disposal and liquidation processes.


• Process compliance: Ensure strict adherence to Warehouse Management System (WMS) processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal audit guidelines.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or Finance.


• Experience: 4+ years of inventory control and warehouse management experience within e-commerce, retail, or FMCG.


• Technical Proficiency: High proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP tools, and data analytics (Excel, SQL is a plus).


• Track Record: Proven track record of maintaining high inventory accuracy (>99%) and managing shrinkage controls.


• Core Competencies: Strong analytical mindset, high attention to detail, and team management capabilities.

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