3PL Expansion Manager at Jumia

Description

• The 3PL Expansion Manager will engage in a full end-to-end perspective into the business of Jumia Services, and will be in charge of expanding and improving Jumia’s 3PL market place across First Mile, Transportation, last mile Physical goods and On-Demand Services.
• He/She will support the growth of Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and ensure we always have enough supply to cater to the demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• 3PL Expansion and Onboarding 
• Build a pitch deck for different functions where 3PL are required.
• Create full year expansion plan and set weekly, monthly, quarterly targets and publish planned vs actuals.
• Train and coach the team of associates to execute the onboarding plan.
• Identify and define the critical capabilities needed to support Jumia’s Supply Chain strategies and ensure enough 3PLs are there to cover the needs.
• Lead the lead generation, conversion and onboarding funnel.
• To prepare and evaluate the onboarding of 3PLs at an individual level.
• Own onboarding new 3PLs into the Jumia ecosystem.
• Reduce lead generation to onboarding time and solve 3PL issues during this stage.
• Ensure 100% compliance to internal process of KYC, Contracts etc.
• Negotiate best prices with 3PLs in line with the payment structure defined.
• 3PL Onboarding flow 
• Define rules of engagement and Identify your exact needs and establish clear goals and objectives with 3PL and internal teams.
• Roll out various initiatives for 3PL onboarding via Facebook, Instagram, and other channels.
• Track and maintain feedback on the onboarding experience of 3PL Partners.
• Get the most out of your partners involved with strategic conversations and long-term planning.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; Degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Email, Internet etc.
• Proficient in Google Office Suite – Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Gmail, etc. 
• 5 years minimum experience, preferably in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment with a strong focus on logistics or alternatives supply chain.
• Clear understanding of Transportation Logistics network management, Retail or Customer Service processes and priorities
• Highly goal driven with Project Management skills and experience in fast paced environments.
• Basic/Working knowledge of Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques preferred.
• Excel skills required.
• Experience in strategy and complex network management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Flexible to work with people from different backgrounds