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.
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
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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