M-KOPA is a rapidly expanding FinTech company, dedicated to providing millions of underbanked customers across Africa with access to life-changing products and services. From our pioneering role in pay-as-you-go (“PayGo”) solar energy solutions for off-grid homes, M-KOPA has evolved into one of the world’s most advanced connected asset financing platforms. Our mission is to empower a diverse range of customers to make tangible progress in their lives.
We are excited to announce an opening for the position of Senior Product Manager - Inventory at our Lagos location.
Job Title: Senior Product Manager - Inventory
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
As a Senior Product Manager at M-KOPA, you will be entrusted with overseeing and advancing our enterprise inventory management systems. Your role will be central to ensuring that we can efficiently manage and scale our operations across Africa while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.
This position is within our Acquisition Sales product group, with a focus on inventory management systems and processes. You will take ownership of our Microsoft Dynamics implementation, ensuring its seamless integration with other operational systems to maintain business continuity as we expand across various regions.
At M-KOPA, we promote a collaborative and inclusive work culture where innovation, diversity, and low-ego interactions foster both commercial growth and social impact. We encourage data-driven decision-making and a discovery-first approach to problem-solving, allowing you to make meaningful contributions that have a direct impact on the company’s success.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Strategic Ownership: Define and drive the evolution of M-KOPA’s inventory management systems, ensuring alignment with business needs as we scale.
- Inventory Control and Process Optimization: Implement robust inventory control processes that enhance operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and support accurate reporting.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve our warehouse, supply chain, refurbishment, and second-life device capabilities, ensuring these systems remain scalable and efficient.
- System Management: Own complex feature areas such as serial number tracking, reverse logistics, and repair management, continuously optimizing these systems for operational efficiency.
- Cross-market System Enhancements: Spearhead system optimization initiatives across multiple markets, ensuring seamless integration and performance at scale.
- Change Management: Partner with operational teams to drive change management initiatives, ensuring the successful adoption of new features and capabilities.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Collaborate with operational teams to maintain SOPs for inventory management across all channels and locations.
- Financial Collaboration: Work closely with finance teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and experience:
- Product Management Experience: 5+ years of experience in product management, particularly with enterprise inventory management systems.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Expertise: Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O or similar enterprise inventory management systems.
- Scalability Success: Proven track record in successfully scaling inventory management systems to meet the needs of growing organizations.
- Logistics Management: Experience managing reverse logistics and repair tracking systems, ensuring seamless product lifecycle management.
- Global Team Collaboration: Experience working with distributed teams across multiple countries, managing cross-functional collaboration.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to make informed, data-driven decisions.
- Agile Methodology: Familiarity with agile methodologies and leading cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
- Financial Compliance: Understanding of financial compliance requirements related to inventory management, including accurate stock movement workflows and inventory valuation.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a tangible impact on one of Africa’s leading FinTech companies and are excited by the opportunity to scale inventory management systems across diverse regions, we would love to hear from you.
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About M-KOPA
M-KOPA is a leader in providing financial services and life-enhancing products to millions of underbanked individuals across Africa. Our mission is not only to create business value but to drive social impact, empowering customers with the tools they need to improve their quality of life. As we continue to grow, we are committed to building a diverse, innovative, and inclusive workforce that will shape the future of FinTech across the continent.
Conclusion
Join M-KOPA today and be part of a transformative journey in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world.
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