Head of Planning & Performance at Jumia Nigeria

Responsibilities:

• ​Monitoring monthly performance across the group and full PnL identifying and conducting root cause analysis on deviations ensuring all departments are aligned with the expected trajectory
• Managing the reporting and tracking of A/B testing and follow up of actions that lead to high impact usage/profitability improvements
• Working with heads of functions to close monthly budget forecast and plan
• Suggest the defining and implementation of performance steering actions to growth in the profitable usage of Jumia
• Giving weekly visibility on key deviations versus Business Plan for the group
• Weekly assessment of the results of growth initiatives (AB tests on shipping fees, Vouchers, Success Rate)
• Weekly assessment of business profitability and usage and suggestions for improvement in these KPIs (change in customer fees, commissions, vendor fees, etc.)
• Ad hoc analysis on high-impact areas of the business (Customers churn rate, Repurchase rate across category, etc.)

Qualification & Experience:

• ​Strong interpersonal skills
• ​Advanced analytical skills
• ​Advanced communication skills
• ​Organized
• ​Structured
• ​Fast learner
• ​Resistant to stress
• ​Independent with a strong ability to go further than the expectations
• ​Strong desire to pursue a career in Jumia

​Qualifications & Experience

• ​Top Business / Engineering Schools and Universities
• ​5+ years experience
• ​A significant experience in ecommerce, management consulting, venture capital, company creation or category management (retail) would be appreciated
• ​Proficiency in MS Office and Excel (VBA would be a plus)
• ​Ability to analyze large data sets to make strategic decisions

We 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