Jumia is the largest online retail
store in Africa with over 2 million visitors a month, buying everything from
Fashion to Phones. Founded in 2012 in Nigeria, Jumia's mission is to
revolutionize the concept of shopping by providing customers with the best
online shopping experience.
It is led by top talented leaders offering a great
mix of local and international talents and is backed by MTN, Millicom and
Rocket Internet.
Africa is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, offering excellent opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment. Its economic growth has enabled innovative businesses to flourish and this is where Africa Internet Group steps in.
Africa is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, offering excellent opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment. Its economic growth has enabled innovative businesses to flourish and this is where Africa Internet Group steps in.
Vacancy: Head of Vendor Managers - Fashion
Job Description:
The Head of Fashion Vendor Managers
will be responsible for delivering a world-class customer experience thanks to
the right assortment, a perfect online ergonomics, the best prices and the most
innovative marketing campaigns.
The incumbent will also be expected
to deliver by:
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Managing a team of fashion Vendor
Managers, buyers and category managers
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Driving the fashion strategy for
Jumia
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Liaising between Marketing and Buying
departments to execute weekly and monthly commercial plan
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Building strong relationships with
international brands and large local brands
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Understanding logistics implications
on pricing plus lead time for international fashion sourcing
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Devising key initiatives to ensure
inventory balance is maintained
Expected personal skills
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Management background/ experience
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Action oriented and results oriented
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Strong analytical skill
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Strong inter-personal skills:
Convince the people and your team that you are making the right decisions
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Fast learner
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Well organized
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Very independent with a strong
ability to go further than the expectations
Our offer:
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A unique experience in an
international, entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
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An unparalleled personal and
professional improvement as our longer-term objective is to train the next
generation of leaders for our future internet ventures
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The opportunity to be part of a team
full of talented people with the best backgrounds
Package: Full time offer
Vacancy: Senior Fashion Vendor Manager
Job Description
Job Description
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Managing a team of Junior vendor
managers
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Account management of key fashion
brands and large suppliers in East Africa
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Managing changes in demand, logistics
and plans for stock levels
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Devising fashion strategy based on
analytical data and current trends
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Meeting suppliers and negotiating
terms of contract, prices and product ranges
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Maintaining relationships with
existing fashion suppliers
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Writing reports and forecasting sales
levels
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Seeking merchandise feedback from
customers and incorporating feedback into action
Qualifications & Skills
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Diploma/ Degree in Purchasing and
supplies/ Logistics/ Business/ Fashion & Design
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Account management skills
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Fashion knowledge and interest highly
recommended
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Good computer skills
Additional Information
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A unique education in scaling new
internet concepts
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Become part of a highly professional
and dynamic team working around the world
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An unparalleled personal and
professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next
generation of leaders for our future internet ventures
How to Apply
If You want to join some of the
fastest growing companies in the world, please send your resume to the
following addresses, by specifying the position on the e-mail subject,
joinus-kenya@jumia.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted
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