Inventory Manager

About the role

The Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing stock levels and inventory health within Jumia's warehouse in Ghana, from receipt to customer dispatch or vendor return. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the role leads a team of Inventory Supervisors to ensure accurate inventory control and seamless e‑commerce fulfillment.

Key responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end stock control and lead daily/monthly cycle counts, maintaining accurate records of all stock received, moved, and shipped.
• Partner with commercial teams to address aging inventory through return‑to‑vendor actions or promotional sales campaigns.
• Optimize warehouse storage capacity and map inventory processes against Jumia best practices, ensuring strict FIFO execution and safe item handling.
• Prepare detailed operational reports on stock levels, adjustments, and storage compliance while ensuring full system adherence.
• Supervise and develop Inventory Supervisors and collaborate with inbound, outbound, and after‑sales teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of warehouse management or FMCG experience with direct‑to‑consumer e‑commerce fulfillment.
• Fluency in English and optionally French or Arabic.
• Strong data analysis, organizational and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial yet structured environment.
• Opportunity to have a strong impact on building the African e‑commerce sector.
• Professional growth within a highly dynamic team.