Jumia is the leading pan-Africa e-commerce platform. Founded in 2012, Jumia’s mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to consumers, while helping businesses grow as they use our platform to reach and serve consumers.
Our platforms consist of our marketplace, which connects sellers with consumers, our logistics service, which enables the shipment and delivery of packages from sellers to consumers, and our payment service, which facilitates transactions among participants active on our platform in selected markets. Through our online platforms, consumers can access a wide range of physical and digital goods and services, fashion, electronics, beauty products and also hotel and flight bookings or restaurant delivery.
With over 3,000 employees in 14 countries spanning across 6 African regions, 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 sustainable impact for Africa. Jumia offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation. We are looking for talented people with a passion for Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey!
What Is This Job About
This role will enable to engage in a fully end to end perspective into the business of Jumia Mall and Jumia Services, and give you invaluable experience.Will be in charge of running and improving at its best the full logistics set-up for Jumia in Kenya, and as well as enhancing the customer and vendor experience
Main Responsibilty
- Act as an interface across all levels of management, internal customers and external customers.
- Manages Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities across logistics distribution channels.
- Manages customer service level agreements and 3PL performance.
- Maintains ongoing metrics on cost, operational performance, and internal/external customer satisfaction
- Coordinates shipments being collected by 3PL partners.
- Prepares all necessary courier contractual documents required for partnership.
- Provides shipments updates to all internal and external parties as required.
- Solicits and prepares transportation quotes and works closely with AP to reconcile invoices
- Supports the leadership team with initiatives and special projects.
- Actively support operational process controls through regular activity and training with Logistics, Finance, and Legal to keep the company compliant with trade and distribution regulations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bsc. Degree (Business Administration, Logistics- supply chain, Economics, Engineering)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Multitasks and has strong organizational skills
- Good teamwork and collaboration skills Strong work ethic
- High level of computer literacy (specifically Ms Excel)
- High level of attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal relations
We Offer
- A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
- A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African ecommerce 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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