Dispatch Intern Vacancy in Kenya

Job Vacancy: Dispatch Intern
 
3 Months

Jumia is Africa's leading internet group, with already over 3,000 employees in more than 20 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia, Jumia Market, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia Jobs and Jumia Services. 

It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by MTN, Millicom, Rocket Internet, Axa, Orange, Goldman Sachs & CdC.

Jumia Services is the Logistics Marketplace company of Jumia. The mission of Jumia Services is to create a connected and integrated network of service providers, which addresses in the best cost/quality ratio the needs of millions of sellers and customers of Jumia. 

Our vision is to simplify and expand the accessibility to e-commerce products and services in a convenient and trustworthy way to our customers with focus on technology, community management of logistics marketplace and managing operational quality.

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 Jumia steps in.

We are currently looking for talented people with a passion for emerging markets and Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Take delivery of goods and supplies
  • Check for damaged or missing items
  • Store goods appropriately
  • Move stock around either by hand, using lifting equipment or a fork lift truck
  • Load goods for dispatch
  • Ensure delivery of materials to production lines in accordance with production standards
  • Input data regarding packages and into a computerised system
  • Carry out stock counts as and when required
  • Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of product is carried out in accordance with all handling procedures
  • Operate in a safe manner complying with all health, safety and environmental requirements to   ensure own and safety of others
  • Keep areas of work clean and tidy to ensure operational efficiency
  • Make recommendations to aid efficiency and add value.
Requirements:
  • Related Studies in the field
  • Computer literacy
  • Warehouse Operations:  Knowledge of warehousing / distribution policies and procedures. Ability to support customer order processes and verify product availability.
  • Growth Mindset:  Demonstrates Curiosity.  Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity.
  • Smart Risk:  Makes bold decisions/recommendations
  • Externally Focused:  Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his/her work.  Tracks and shares external trends, best practices, or ideas.
  • Performance Driven & Accountable:  Has high performance standards.  Outperforms her/his peers.
  • Fast/Agile:  Removes barriers to move faster.  Experiments and adapts.  Thrives under pressure and fast pace.
  • Empowered:  Brings solutions instead of problems.  Challenges the status quo.  Has the courage to take an unpopular stance.
Jumia is as an equal opportunity employer.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide any feedback on unsuccessful applications. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

No phone calls please.

Applications to be sent via hr.services@jumia.co.ke.

Email subject “Dispatch Intern” by 10th September 2017