BIC Nigeria Job Vacancies – 5 Positions
BIC is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
1.) Accounts Receivable Officer
2.) QHSE Manager
3.) Area Sales Representative, Key Accounts (Lagos)
4.) Production Manager
5.) Area Sales Representative, Key Accounts (Abuja)
BIC® products are known and appreciated all over the world for their quality, their affordability and ease of use. The ballpoint pen, the pocket lighter, the one-piece shaver are all part of the daily lives of millions of consumers. These products make BIC® one of the best known international brands, present in 3.2 million retail outlets, in more than 160 countries. As we explore the tremendous opportunities ahead, we have a need for dedicated and dynamic employees to help build our team.
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Accounts Receivable Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full time
Job Summary
Main Purpose:
- Timely receipt of customer payments in Sage as per the remittance advises and in compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Weekly reconciliation of customer receipts and ensuring that there no unallocated receipts at the end of the month.
- Monthly circulation of account statement to Finance Manager
- Ensuring monthly reconciliation of all key customers.
- Generating weekly sales status report and Z reports that reconciles to the monthly sales
- Ensure that customer credit limit is strictly adhered and in accordance with the company policy
- Monthly preparation of customers Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) reports
- Maintain account receivable files customer files and records.
- Ensuring queries on receivables are addressed in a timely manner
- Ensuring that GL fully reconciles with AR sub ledger
- Assist FM in preparation of weekly and monthly customer aging reports.
- Weekly review of AR aging to ensure compliance
- Weekly cash forecasting of customer payments
- Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.
- ICO’s are completed accurately and timeously i.e. day 3 for AR. Items older than 3 months are resolved;
- Ensures that company internal control policies and procedures are being adhered to, drives process improvements throughout the company, implement Highest Priorities and Key Control changes as required by Internal Audit Report
- Liaise with external auditors, assist FM in preparation of audit requirements, participate in annual audit stock count
- Implementation of external audit recommendations
- Ensure strict adherence to the company credit policy.
- Assist in adhoc project management as and when required by the FM
Key Performance Indidcators:
- General ledger integrity - Ensuring GL is in tandem with sub ledger
- Successful implementation and adherence to internal controls and external audit and IT recommendations;
- Timely processing of vendor’s invoice
- Real time posting of customer receipts in Sage
- Effective management of AP and resolution of claims and queries;
- No discrepancies in ICO's;
- 100% reconciliation for key customers
- Accuracy and completeness of AR cash forecast
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years prior work-related experience within a busy finance department.
- FMCG experience will be added advantage
- Computer Literacy - Experience in Microsoft Suite (MS Word, Excel Advanced a must, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Other Requirements:
- Planning / Prioritizing (Practical Management) - The capacity to break down a large task into subtasks or sub-goals, to anticipate obstacles and evaluate alternatives. Includes needs identification (recognizing gaps between the current situation and desired outcome).
- Organizing (Practical Management) - The capacity to define tasks needed to accomplish goals and assign and co-ordinate people, tasks and resources to ensure and efficient flow of work.
- Initiative (linked to achievement motivation) - An individual’s readiness to act on opportunities and pursue goals beyond what’s required or expected of them. Sets demanding goals for self and others and is dissatisfied with average performance.
- Rule - Orientation (Achievement Through - Conformity) - The ability to achieve results following rules and procedures.
- Excellence Orientation (Concern For High-Quality Work) - Follow-through; the motivation to ensure the highest standards of quality and productivity are consistently maintained (linked also to detail
- Reliability (Linked To Time Management) - The orientation towards being conscientious in sticking to deadlines and completing jobs within fixed schedules or routines.
- Acievement Through Independence - The capacity to work independently; linked to the motivation to achieve through one’s own efforts and be able to attribute success clearly to personal causation.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to aply online
Note
- BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers.
- We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
- BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity.
- Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.
2.) QHSE Manager
Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Job type: Full Time
Job Description
- The QHSE practitioner reports to the plant manager. He / She assists the plant manager for the QHSE risk assessment and the definition of the plant HSE & quality policies.
- He / She assists other departments to take into account HSE aspects in their daily activities.
- He / she oversees the implementation and the management, at plant-level, of HSE programs designed to maintain a safe and clean work environment, strict regulatory compliance, ISO 14001 certification, and compliance with Corporate sustainability initiatives.
Main Responsibilities / Tasks
- Maintain plant-level QHSE regulatory compliance by monitoring the requirements of all interested parties (government, governmental agencies, insurance, Group …) and by assisting with the development and management of regulatory compliance programs for air, water, waste, hazardous substances, and employee safety
- Organize the job hazard evaluations and industrial hygiene surveys to assess employee health and safety risks and develop and implement appropriate improvement plans
- Perform the environmental analysis to assess environmental significant impacts and develop and implement appropriate improvement plans
- Maintain the HSE Management System, including ISO 14001 requirements
- Assist with the development and implementation of waste / energy use minimization opportunities in conjunction with manufacturing
- Define and implement a yearly HSE communication plan
- Deliver QHSE training to employees
- Actively participate in emergency planning and response, including incident investigation to ensure thorough root-cause analysis and comprehensive corrective action
- Perform regularly audits and inspections in the workshops
- Collect, analyze and track performance KPI's for continuous improvement and Corporate reporting
- Actively participate to the HSE network of the Category (annual meeting, bench-marking, expertise sharing)
Key Performance Indicators / Key Figures
- Corporate KPI's for Environment and Health & Safety
- Plant-level KPI's for safety performance, risks, incidents, training, employee feedback
- Regulatory requirements and deadlines
Qualifications
- B.S. Degree in HSE. Other relevant Degrees are acceptable depending on candidate qualifications.
- Expert knowledge of environmental and safety regulations
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Proactive, self-motivated, hands-on style
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to work with all levels within the organization
- Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office
- English: CEFR level B2 required
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to aply online
Note
- BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers.
- We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
- BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity.
- Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.
3.) Area Sales Representative, Key Accounts (Lagos)
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- Responsible for the growth and effective management of the BIC & LUCKY range of products in all Modern Trade and Key Account outlets to yield (ROI).
Main Responsibilities / Tasks
- Grow in the sales volumes of the organization within the assigned customers and territories.
- Generate orders and drive prompt delivery.
- Follow-up on Receivables and Overdue Invoices, thereby improving business opportunities within the accounts.
- Proper liaison between customers with the relevant stakeholders (sales, finance, supply chain, and factory) to guarantee growth and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure price compliance in the raising of and execution of customer order.
- Manage the relevant documentation for delivery to customers.
- Promotions and Activations Management.
- POSM Distribution and Management.
- Managing merchandisers and ensure they meet the required KPI’s
- Accurate reporting of competitors activations.
Key Performance Indicators / Key Figures:
- Achieve sales targets.
- New Outlet Recruitments and New Product listing
- Frequency of orders and delivery
- Service Level (Turn Around Time)
- Timely Reporting
Qualifications
Simple Criteria:
- R- 2 years and above relevant work experience in key accounts
- R - Relevant experience in sales and MT management.
- R - Perfect knowledge of Microsoft operating system especially Power-Point & Excel
Complex Criteria:
Professional skills:
- R - Business and results oriented with proven negotiation skills.
- R - Able to identify new sales opportunities (new customers, new segments)
- R - Understand the process and procedures of key customers and provide solutions to their needs
- R – Ability to Work smart and able to work without supervision.
- R - Ability to Multi-task and work under pressure.
- D – Analytic and ability to interpret sales Data.
Personal skills:
- R - A self-starter, working under their own initiative... and a completer/finisher
- R - Ability to analyze and provide clear recommendations
- R - Good communication skills (writing & verbal)
- R - Good Presentation Skills and Negotiation
- R - Build strong relationships with both key external and internal customers
- R - Energy and passion for achievement of own commitments and delivering company objectives
- D - Able to influence and persuade others to take a specific course of action
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
4.) Production Manager
Location: Sagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Fiull time
Job Description
- Schedule and monitor execution of all operations and processes in the factory
- Prepare production plans and report on achievement against plan
- Prepare monthly operation reports aligned to the defined KPI’s and track against budget
- Develop strategies to increase productivity and production efficiency
- Analyze production metrics and data to determine areas to improve
- Map head count to optimize plant operations cost effectively
- Oversee daily factory floor operations
- Maintain a safe work environment and follow all safety regulations
- Report and track expenses to reduce costs
- Ensure all compliance needs are fully met
- Practice conflict resolution among section and employees
- Ensure all legal requirement company safety procedures and regulation are met
- Optimal and timely Production capacity mapping /resource mapping
- Availing budgeted Bic Volumes
- Factory spends within budget
- Achievement of targeted Overall Equipment Effectiveness
- Continuous improvement savings
- Minimal Scrap level
- Ensuring Compliance i.e. HSE policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Experience in FMCG is highly desirable
- Experience in Plastics (Injection Molding) is mandatory
- Master’s in Business Administration or Management is an added advantage
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
- BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.
5.) Area Sales Representative, Key Accounts (Abuja)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- Responsible for the growth and effective management of the BIC & LUCKY range of products in all Modern Trade and Key Account outlets to yield (ROI).
Main Responsibilities / Tasks
- Grow in the sales volumes of the organization within the assigned customers and territories.
- Generate orders and drive prompt delivery.
- Follow-up on Receivables and Overdue Invoices, thereby improving business opportunities within the accounts.
- Proper liaison between customers with the relevant stakeholders (sales, finance, supply chain, and factory) to guarantee growth and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure price compliance in the raising of and execution of customer order.
- Manage the relevant documentation for delivery to customers.
- Promotions and Activations Management.
- POSM Distribution and Management.
- Managing merchandisers and ensure they meet the required KPI’s
- Accurate reporting of competitors activations.
Key Performance Indicators / Key Figures:
- Achieve sales targets.
- New Outlet Recruitments and New Product listing
- Frequency of orders and delivery
- Service Level (Turn Around Time)
- Timely Reporting
Qualifications
Simple Criteria:
- R- 2 years and above relevant work experience in key accounts
- R - Relevant experience in sales and MT management.
- R - Perfect knowledge of Microsoft operating system especially Power-Point & Excel
Complex Criteria:
Professional skills:
- R - Business and results oriented with proven negotiation skills.
- R - Able to identify new sales opportunities (new customers, new segments)
- R - Understand the process and procedures of key customers and provide solutions to their needs
- R – Ability to Work smart and able to work without supervision.
- R - Ability to Multi-task and work under pressure.
- D – Analytic and ability to interpret sales Data.
Personal skills:
- R - A self-starter, working under their own initiative... and a completer/finisher
- R - Ability to analyze and provide clear recommendations
- R - Good communication skills (writing & verbal)
- R - Good Presentation Skills and Negotiation
- R - Build strong relationships with both key external and internal customers
- R - Energy and passion for achievement of own commitments and delivering company objectives
- D - Able to influence and persuade others to take a specific course of action
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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