Head of Logistics by Jumia

• Building a healthy logistics footprint of PUS and DD agencies;
• Create a marketplace of 3PLs for both services PUS and DD;
• Standardize layout of sorting centers and logistics facilities;
• Ensuring cost-efficiency of Last Mile and Middle Mile;
• Contribute to tech improvements to increase efficiency in operations;
• Rebuilt trucks capacity & optimisation of routes logic.
• Team Management: Supervising a team of staff members responsible for handling defective items in the supply chain. This may include recruitment, training, scheduling, and team performance evaluation.
• Defective Inventory Management: Ensuring effective management of identified defective items in the supply chain, including their storage, tracking, and appropriate disposal according to company policies and regulations.
• Trend Analysis: Monitoring and analyzing trends related to defective items to identify underlying causes of quality issues and propose continuous improvement solutions to reduce future incidents.
• Internal Communication: Effectively communicating with various teams in the supply chain, as well as other relevant departments, to coordinate activities related to defective items and ensure transparent information flow.
• Process Improvement: Identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities to optimize defective item management, striving to reduce delays, costs, and inefficiencies.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in performance management, data analysis, or a related field, preferably in a warehouse or supply chain environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data from multiple sources to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software, such as Microsoft Excel, SQL, Tableau, or Power BI, to manipulate and visualize data for reporting and analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Leadership and project management skills, with the ability to lead initiatives, coordinate efforts, and drive results in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work variable shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed to support operational needs.

• 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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