Job Title: Vendor Manager - Home and Living
Jumia is the #1 leader of E-commerce
in Africa. Our company is part of Rocket Internet, a global and leading
incubator of start ups specialized in e-commerce. We have already built in
France successful companies like Groupon, Zalando, Wimdu, EDarling,
Glossybox…
Jumia has expanded its activities in
Kenya. To support our development we are currently looking for outstanding
candidates interested in entrepreneurship and e-commerce to join us. This is a
perfect opportunity to participate in an entrepreneurial adventure that will
lead to the future stars of the web universe.
Job Description:
Job Description:
The role of the Vendor Manager
includes but is not limited to:
- Handling relationships with new and current
suppliers (includes talking to them every day and developing a rapport).
- Getting the weekly promotion items from the
suppliers.
- Negotiating costs and payment terms with the
suppliers.
- Getting new releases as soon as the suppliers
have them.
- Shortlisting and prioritizing key suppliers.
- Finding new suppliers with no limits, try to
source and sell every product within your category.
- Monitoring stock levels and planning the
purchasing policy well in advance.
- Having an accurate knowledge of competition:
who they are, what prices they have and their products.
- Analyzing consumer buying behavior and
predicting future trends.
- Attending trade fairs / events and sourcing
for new products.
- Producing Monthly sales reports.
- Liaising with various teams within the
organization to ensure a smooth flow of operations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree/ Diploma in Business/ Commerce
Purchasing and supplies.
- 2 years and above work experience sourcing and
handling suppliers
- Prior experience with household electronics/
furniture suppliers
- Excellent computer skills
- Knowledge of Home and Living products will be
an added advantage.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational and
interpersonal skills.
- Proactive, Entrepreneurial and proven ability
to deliver exceptional results.
Job Title: Fashion Vendor Manager
Jumia is the #1 leader of E-commerce in Africa. Our company is part of Rocket Internet, a global and leading incubator of startups specialized in e-commerce. We have already built in France successful companies like Groupon, Zalando, Wimdu, EDarling, and Glossybox…
We are present in more than 20
countries in Europe, Middle East, Asia and Latin America and this accumulated
experience has allowed us to develop a strong platform, which can support new
ventures with both advice and capital on a truly global basis.
Jumia has expanded
its activities in Kenya. To support our development we are currently looking
for outstanding candidates interested in entrepreneurship and e-commerce to
join us.
This is a perfect opportunity to
participate in an entrepreneurial adventure that will lead to the future stars
of the web universe.
Job Description
Job Description
- Defining commercial strategy
- Shortlisting and prioritizing key fashion
suppliers
- Managing changes in demand, logistics and
plans for stock levels
- Analysing consumer buying patterns and
predicting future trends
- Meeting suppliers and negotiating terms of
contract
- Maintaining relationships with existing
fashion suppliers and sourcing new suppliers
- Attending trade fairs/events to source new
products
- Writing reports and forecasting sales levels
- Seeking merchandise feedback from customers
Qualifications
- Should have performed a similar role in the
fashion industry for at least one year
- Diploma/ Degree in Purchasing and supplies/
Logistics/ Business/ Fashion & Design
- Excellent computer skills
- Keen interest and knowledge of Fashion
- Additional Information
- A unique education in scaling new internet
concepts
- Become part of a highly professional and
dynamic team working around the world
Job Title: Stock Updater
Jumia is the #1 leader of E-commerce in Africa. Our company is part of Rocket Internet, a global and leading incubator of startups specialized in e-commerce. We have already built in France successful companies like Groupon, Zalando, Wimdu, EDarling, and Glossybox…
We are present in more than 20
countries in Europe, Middle East, Asia and Latin America and this accumulated
experience has allowed us to develop a strong platform, which can support new
ventures with both advice and capital on a truly global basis. Jumia has
expanded its activities in Kenya.
To support our
development we are currently looking for outstanding candidates interested in
entrepreneurship and e-commerce to join us.
This is a perfect opportunity to
participate in an entrepreneurial adventure that will lead to the future stars
of the web universe.
Job Description:
Job Description:
- Ensure all systems/ website are updated on
available items
- Update the website with items
- Continuously check on the website/ inventory
system for out of stock items
- Source from different suppliers items that
have run out of stock
- Keep in touch with existing suppliers to get
up to date information on availability of goods
- Confirm pricing of items on the website with
the suppliers
- Replenish stock by sourcing for items at the
best rate
- Ensure that no stock outs are reported
Qualifications
- Diploma/ Degree in Purchasing/ Supplies/
Business or related courses
- Minimum 1 year experience in stock management/
inventory control etc.
- Experience in an automated stock/ inventory
control environment
- Excellent IT skills especially Excel and ERP
software
- Excellent presentation and communications
skills
- Organized enough to manage a busy and varied
workflow and deliver on time
- Ability to work on a tight schedule
Please send your resume to:
joinus-kenya@jumia.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted
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