Job Vacancies in Jumia Kenya

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.
Jumia is part of Africa Internet Group, is Africa's leading internet firm, with already over 3,000 employees in 13 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia.com, Kaymu.com, Hellofood.com, Lamudi.com, Carmudi.com and Jovago.com. 

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.
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:
·                     Managing a team of fashion Vendor Managers, buyers and category managers
·                     Driving the fashion strategy for Jumia
·                     Liaising between Marketing and Buying departments to execute weekly and monthly commercial plan
·                     Building strong relationships with international brands and large local brands
·                     Understanding logistics implications on pricing plus lead time for international fashion sourcing
·                     Devising key initiatives to ensure inventory balance is maintained
Expected personal skills
·                     Management background/ experience
·                     Action oriented and results oriented
·                     Strong analytical skill
·                     Strong inter-personal skills: Convince the people and your team that you are making the right decisions
·                     Fast learner
·                     Well organized
·                     Very independent with a strong ability to go further than the expectations
Our offer:
·                     A unique experience in an international, entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
·                     An unparalleled personal and professional improvement as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures
·                     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
·                     Managing a team of Junior vendor managers
·                     Account management of key fashion brands and large suppliers in East Africa
·                     Managing changes in demand, logistics and plans for stock levels
·                     Devising fashion strategy based on analytical data and current trends
·                     Meeting suppliers and negotiating terms of contract, prices and product ranges
·                     Maintaining relationships with existing fashion suppliers
·                     Writing reports and forecasting sales levels
·                     Seeking merchandise feedback from customers and incorporating feedback into action
Qualifications & Skills
·                     Diploma/ Degree in Purchasing and supplies/ Logistics/ Business/ Fashion & Design
·                     Account management skills
·                     Fashion knowledge and interest highly recommended
·                     Good computer skills
Additional Information
·                     A unique education in scaling new internet concepts
·                     Become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world
·                     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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