Commercial Category Analyst at Jumia Nigeria – Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description
What We Are Looking For:
- Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field (MSc is a plus)
- Minimum 6-8 years of experience in top-tier consulting firms, e-commerce companies, investment banks, audit firms, or as a data/business analyst
- Advanced proficiency in Power BI, SQL, Tableau, and other analytics software
- Strong data analysis capabilities with ability to recognize patterns and trends in large datasets
- Extremely structured, analytical, and organized with strong mathematical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable insights and communicate them clearly
Responsibilities
- Monitor Gross Profit P&L performance vs budget and build analysis across all categories leading to action-oriented recommendations
- Improve GP2 by optimizing seller/customer passthrough and adapting commission matrix for price leadership
- Reconcile Marketing Contribution and ensure all revenue streams are accurately booked and implemented
- Collect, clean, and analyze raw data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies
- Manage master data integrity and provide quality assurance of imported data
- Create compelling reports and presentations that communicate findings and influence business decisions
- Develop and accelerate adoption of Value-Added Services (VAS) including product value propositions and market strategies
- Design action plans for Key Account Managers and ensure seller subscription to visibility services
- Manage inventory through POs (Retail) and COs (Consignment) ensuring optimal assortment and healthy stock
- Ensure warehouse products are visible online with proper merchandising and best seller visibility
- Coordinate repricing strategies for slow movers and Performance Steering Actions with Key Account Managers
