Inventory Manager - Jumia ( Full - Time )

Jumia is hiring an Inventory Manager - Jumia ( Full - Time ). Level rates it ; you can apply on Jumia.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Excel, SQL and ERP among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
Jumia has 24 other open roles on Level.

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Manage inventory accuracy, warehouse stock integrity, cycle counts, and capacity planning across fulfillment centers.

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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.

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

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How we rate this

Inventory Manager - Jumia ( Full - Time ) at Jumia rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Inventory Manager - Jumia ( Full - Time ) is an open job at Jumia.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Senegal.
The job was posted on September 16, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Jumia. Apply on Jumia

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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