Job Vacancies at Coca-Cola Company (Nigeria)

Lagos, Kano - Nigeria Posted 4 years ago Posted on Administration / Office / Operations, Consulting / Business Strategy/ Planning, Engineering / Technical, Human Resources / Recruitment, Legal / Law

The Coca-Cola Company is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Franchise Strategic Integration Senior Manager
2.) SRA Manager - Nigeria & WIMA
3.) Admin Assistant
4.) Laboratory Technician
5.) Senior Talent Acquisition & Identification Expert

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands.

At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Franchise Strategic Integration Senior Manager

Location: Lagos
Reports to: Africa Operating Unit Strategy VP

Position Overview

This leadership role is responsible for supporting and challenging the Franchise Units in implementing the System’s growth strategy and developing actionable insights at market level.

Function Related Activities / Key Responsibilities

Pull relevant data and insights from the Insights & Analysis vertical, OU Strategy support, and Enterprise Wide Initiatives to identify granular opportunities and create actionable initiatives at local level.
Collaborate with Franchise Unit and Commercial & Customer Leadership to adjust execution strategy in the Franchise territory and at the market level.
Partner with Franchise Unit to lead system end-to-end alignment process with Bottlers at local level
Develop actionable and compelling commercial insights, strategies, and initiatives at the market level.
Use a fact-based, strategic approach to identify the insights, strategies, and leading-edge solutions to boost local/granular commercial strategy with actionable commercial levers.
Lead Franchise management routines internally and with the System, working closely with Franchise GMs
Co-lead end-to-end alignment process with Bottlers around overall strategy and business planning (in coordination with Finance).
Capture and network best practices, import and export good ideas both locally in the OU and globally.-Role model the “Leadership in the Network” definition.
Manage uncertainty and multiple stakeholders.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Preferred: Master's Degree (in Business, Economics, Finance or similar analytical field) or MBA

Related Work Experience:

+10 years’ experience in strategy/ business development (or related roles) or 6+ years from top tier consulting firm
Proven trajectory as leader of leaders and influencing a senior leadership team.
People manager with excellent leadership capability, able to work in a diverse cultural environment, highly efficient communicator, and influencer at all levels.

Functional Skills:

Problem framing and problem-solving: structure and coordinate / lead cross functional/ cross system analysis, initiatives, or efforts. Ease with ambiguity and the ability to carefully work through complex situations
Solid business acumen: translate data into insights that help inform key business decisions
Strategic thinking: integrate diverse business insights and connect the dots to develop a holistic approach
Franchise leadership/negotiation: drive better conversations into practical applications
Storytelling: Clearly communicate solutions to key stakeholders in well structured, formatted and compelling manner, using a combination of PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and other similar tools
Systemic thinking: Experience with large-scale organizational change efforts and global capabilities implementation. Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to challenge the status quo

What We Can Do for You:

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced operating environment that will shape our System’s growth agenda in Nigeria
Opportunity to directly impact on-the-ground business operations via the networked organization. Opportunity to influence and shape the overall strategy of the global enterprise.
Opportunity to have a rich holistic business overview and exposure that comes with bridging strategy creation and franchise execution
Opportunity to work in an inclusive team environment; a “learning organization” as opposed to a “know-it-all organization.”
Exposure to an expansive breadth and depth of merit-based personal growth opportunities
Extensive exposure to senior leadership across the Coca-Cola system
You will be part of the Africa team where teams are the new heroes and our leaders are inclusive orchestrators.

Together, in pursuit of our Company Vision to craft LOVED BRANDS, done sustainably, for a better shared future, we will:

Leverage our bounderless network
Make our culture Code inevitable
Build winning capabilities
Change the DNA of our organization to becoming ADAPTABLE

We are doing our best to create a seamless candidate experience for you as you apply for roles within the company. Due to the high volume of vacant positions, the recruitment process may take longer than usual and there may be a longer delay between application and interview. We appreciate your patience

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

2.) SRA Manager - Nigeria & WIMA

Location: Lagos

Position Overview

Provides leadership in local and regional industry organizations and trade associations to help advance the Company’s Scientific and regulatory agenda. Implement initiatives to address safety of ingredients, packages and products that will positively impact the reputation of TCCC.
Regulatory stakeholder mapping, relationship building and advocacy.
Role includes identification of innovations and competitive advantage opportunities. Managing product approval and regulatory compliance to meet new product development timelines through working with various stakeholders - R&D, marketing, food law, PACS, regulatory authorities, bottler, etc..
Managing protection of TCCC trade secrets (product formulations and flavor information) while dealing with regulatory authorities.

Function Related Activities / Key Responsibilities

Identify potential regulatory risks and opportunities and ensure tracking of local, regional and global regulatory issues and emerging trends that impact the reputation of our ingredients, products, packaging, brands, etc.
Implement globally aligned regulatory advocacy strategies to mitigate current risks and future headwinds that may impact our ingredients, products, packaging, claims, labeling, communication, marketing, etc.
Build, maintain, enhance and develop relationships/networks with external experts, government agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders on issues relating to food regulations, food safety, nutrition and health, etc to advance The Coca-Cola Company strategy, growth agenda and positions.
Lead and engage in industry/trade associations and food standards bodies so as to advocate industry/company positions to protect our business and enable growth.
Provide regulatory affairs expertise and guidance to the system to identify solutions to regulatory issues that affect our products, ingredients, nutrition regulations or labeling.
Establish regulatory strategies to gain government approvals and international standards (e.g., Codex) for new ingredients, products, labeling, or packaging to support innovation collaborating with internal and external stakeholders such as the global SRA team, R&D, Legal, and trade associations.
Where appropriate, represent the Company at appropriate global industry organizations and international food standards bodies (e.g., Codex) and provide leadership to external stakeholders such as global food and beverage industry groups to influence outcomes and support our regulatory strategies.
Proactively work with PAC, Marketing, Legal and Governmental Affairs areas to enable the credibility and reputation of our brands and company.
Provide expert support on issues related to Crisis Management (IMCR).
Ensure that all ingredients, formulas, products, labels, food contact materials, packaging, promotional materials and marketing communications comply with all the relevant local regulations and The Coca-Cola Company’s policies and guidelines.
Support innovation and commercialization compliance by providing scientific and regulatory expertise on new product concept/new ingredients.
Manage ingredient, formula, product, package, label, claims and communication approvals using various compliance-related tools EG., Picasso, CokeWorks, etc.
Develop and manage internal processes, databases and tools to facilitate regulatory compliance processes.
Support and lead the development and implementation of efficient and effective regulatory compliance systems, process and tools including considering digitization, outsourcing to 3rd parties or bottlers.
Engage with regulatory authorities as appropriate to support new product/package launches including efficient sanitary registrations.
Develop and manage internal processes, databases and tools to facilitate regulatory compliance processes.
Participate in Scientific & Regulatory related Incident Management Crisis Resolution.

Related Work Experience

6-8 years of experience in the food industry, government or related industry in similar roles.
Demonstrated advocacy experience and leadership roles in related external organizations/committees/boards
Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills and must be fluent in English and fluency in other international/relevant languages in the Operating Unit.

What We Can Do for You:

You will be part of the Africa team where teams are the new heroes, and our leaders are inclusive orchestrators.

Together, in pursuit of our Company Vision to craft loved brands, done sustainably, for a better-shared future, we will:

Leverage our bounderless network
Make our cuture Code inevitable
Build winning capabilties
Change the DNA of our organization to becoming adaptable

Application Closing Date
29th January, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

3.) Admin Assistant

Location: Lagos

Position Overview

To assist the Leadership Team (LT) member and the team with day to day office work by assuming responsibility for the key administrative tasks (outlined below) and by using personal initiative to ensure the smooth operation of the team. Offering support for adhoc projects and presentation preparations.
To operate as a key team member who, through initiative and developing an understanding of the business and its issues, is able to follow up on action points and information flow.

Key Responsibilities

Proactive and autonomous diary management for the LT Member
Provide assistance for the LT member and other members of the team as well as external stakeholders
Co-ordination of meetings by scheduling attendees, conference rooms, meals, materials, accommodation, prepare presentations, etc.
Organise international and domestic travel, hotel bookings and itineraries for the team
Co-ordination and planning of the logistics for special events (team days, annual conferences etc.)
Communicate effectively with senior executives and teams across various levels of management locally and internationally through telephone/videoconferencing or at the office
Compose, produce, edit and proof-reads and distributes correspondence, presentations and reports
Manage the administration of budgets
Work with the team to report on budgets
Coordinate adhoc projects for the LT member
Screen, handle or redirect all incoming telephone calls
Handle and prioritise internal and external information and process expenses for the team
Assist with the onboarding of new associates by ensuring that all the necessary tools and resources are available for the associate on the first day (PC, Phone, Software, Desk etc.)
Ensure that when an associate leave the organisation that all the necessary offboarding requests have been generated and the separation checklist has been handed to HR
Help to orientate the new associate
Assist with creating PO’s and then following up to ensure PO’s have been paid

Organization Impact / Influence:

LT Member
Relevant Team
BU associates

Related Job Requirements / Qualifications

Secretarial or Business College Diploma
5+ years experience in a similar role
Advanced knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Demonstrated ability to provide proactive quality administrative assistance

Leadership Behaviors:

Maintain productive and credible long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Understand customers’ goals and priorities as a means to ensure customer satisfaction
Align team members’ activities to business goals
Practice inclusiveness by listening to and leveraging diverse perspectives in the team
Work with team members to identify areas for development
Provide feedback and model behaviors to help others grow
Identify and act upon opportunities to promote, recruit and retain talent
Ask for and act on feedback from others
Demonstrate an openness to learn from others and actively share knowledge and experience
Set an example of personal health and wellbeing, and encourage others to adopt similar practices

What We Can Do for You:

You will be part of the Africa team where teams are the new heroes and our leaders that are inclusive orchestrators.

Together, in pursuit of our Company Vision to craft loved brands, done sustainably, for a better-shared future, we will:

Build winning CAPABILITIES
Change the DNA of our organization to becoming ADAPTABLE

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

4.) Laboratory Technician

Ref No: req24167
Loaction: Challawa, Kano

Job Description

The Laboratory Technician reports to the Process Control Manager and is responsible for supporting Brand protection and food safety through implementation and assurance of compliance to all company specified standards. To support plant packaging and raw material management program.

Other Key Responsibilities of the Role

Implementation and monitoring of all laboratory checks to CCH and/or Coca Cola standards and frequency including raw materials.
Conduct Quality checks as per Quality Plan as and when required, responsible for the administration of all chemical and/or microbiological requirements. Ability to input all data to SAP.
Detention of all non-conforming product, analysis of same, generation of and implementation of outcome, and reporting of each to the Plant Manager.
Implementation of corrective actions generated from day-to-day activities including Quality results, consumer complaints, microbiological trends etc.
Assurance of the effective activation of all activities required to deliver the required standards of the plant hygiene program through the establishment, implementation and monitoring of the compliance to the plant microbiological program.
Generation and timely submission of all reports and documents as required by management, including stock control, corrective action report generation.
HACCP program support.
Reporting / Analysis of QA Technician compliance to the PCM.
Manage line raw material and ingredient trial process.
Manage continuous improvement projects relating to Quality.
Support development and execution of plant Calibration program.
Generate Statistical Process Control Studies.
Contribute to the development of the Coca Cola Quality System.
Conduct audits as per schedule & sustainability requirements.
Conduct all continuous improvement initiatives relating to the Sustainability function as & when required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum of BSc or its equivalent
Minimum of 3 years’ experience

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

5.) Senior Talent Acquisition & Identification Expert

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

About the job

We are looking for an ambitious and self-driven Talent Acquisition Expert to join our winning team in a Senior Manager grade! You will be responsible for sourcing, recruiting, hiring, and retaining talented employees in an optimal way.
You will be entrusted with our ongoing great drive to discover top talents, build a strong employer brand, and ensure great relationships with candidates, our Hiring Managers, and employees.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery of recruitment ensuring targets achievement for Performance and retention of new hires, Cost per hire, Time to close the vacancy, LMs satisfaction, Candidates’ experience.
Proactive Talent Mapping based on SWP for key positions and early talent level; Partnerships and relationships built with potential talent/pools.
Build Talent Acquisition and Identification organizational capability: Assessment programs for LM, Interviewing skills for LM, Talent championship programs.

Deliverables in the first 12 months:

Institute vibrant Employee Referral program: Revamp existing programs and improve the usage
Impact positively our Diversity and Inclusion drive by delivering specific targets
Establish robust NBC Alumni Network
Support creating a Recruiting Mindset for the Company, beyond the Talent Acquisition team
Deliver Internal recruitments targets
Deliver Acceleration Centre for Fast Forward 2 Program; which is a major part of our Talent Identification process

What You Need To Be Successful
Personal Characteristics:

Passionate about recruitment
Understand the importance of candidate’s experience and stakeholder’s management.
Good understanding of the impact of TA on both Top and Bottom Line of the organization

Requirements (Must Haves):

University degree / HND or its equivalent
Minimum of 8 years of experience; 2 years of which must be in TA Managerial role.
As Passionate about Diversity & Inclusion as We Are. A demonstrated commitment to contributing to building an inclusive culture in an organization(s) and embrace diverse perspectives.
Winning with Others. This role is fundamentally about helping the organization and its leaders to be successful. Hence, this expert will cultivate and leverage on relationships to enhance candidate’s experience as well as Hiring Manager’s satisfaction.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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