🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc – 6 Positions

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Head of Procurement - Wilmar
2.) Treasury Manager
3.) Category Marketing Manager
4.) Technical Manager
5.) Demand Manager
6.) IT Service Support Manager - Wilmar

Job Title: Head of Procurement - Wilmar

Requisition ID: JR001174
Location: Ikorodu Factory, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Principal Accountabilities

• This role will closely support the Managing Director in driving the Procurement function, acting as a key member of the team by leading the team's robust application of key category management, industry/ Economic/Supplier Analysis, Value chain mapping.
• Development and maintenance of a comprehensive system of procurement intelligence, which will enable the effective management of the supply base within all categories.
• Boldly drive increase in the level of local sourcing of raw materials to grow capability and capacity utilization of local industries, by increasing local content raw material sourcing through sourcing strategies that give high priority to local raw materials.
• Monitoring, analysis, and evaluation of intelligence to identify value creating opportunities within the supply chain.
• Support development of category strategies then implement and execute strategy.
• Provide the key local interface between the supplier and internal customers to facilitate the resolution of supplier non-conformance and manage supplier escalation/ re-scheduling.
• In conjunction with Procurement manager develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Transactional and operational support to procurement activities. Provide input into financial budgeting and strategic planning process also.
• Responsible for developing/ agreeing with internal customer. Service level Agreements.
• Risk Management programme and appropriate supply measurement tools to assist in driving continuous improvement.

Internal & External Relationships:

• Identify the most significant ones
• Attach a preferred suppliers list if available
• Detail which networks the jobholder will be part of e.g., finance, category
• Head of Manufacturing
• Production team
• Operation, Supply & Distribution Team
• Engineering and Maintenance Team
• The role holder will work closely with Wilmar Africa Procurement team and will be required to regularly seek guidance from the team from time to time.
• Others

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed

• University Degree in any commercial biased-discipline with proven relevant 7+ years post qualification — including some quality procurement—functional experience within a forward thinking, fast-paced and value —adding blue —chip FMCG environment.
• Professional procurement qualification desirable (GIPS/ISM/MBA), and capable of rapidly developing full understanding of world-class procurement systems and practices, including all PZ Wilmar of category management processes and associated tools.
• Strong commercial acumen, with excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills, both verbal and written with ability to readily engage and influence a range of colleagues and senior stakeholders.
• Analytical, numerical, enthusiastic, tenacious. Sound commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to the wider business process outside immediate functional responsibilities.
• Excellent attention to detail, and ability to prepare clear and professional presentations or report for utilization at senior levels within PZ Wilmar.
• Ability to exploit opportunities to gain best value in procurement and supplier management within PZ Wilmar
• Able to deal with ambiguity and manage multiple relationships in a multi-cultural environment with an ability to take criticism and learn from feedback.
• Strong IT skills base, including intermediate proficiency in office applications.
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Possess excellent Quantitative Analysis skills.
• Good knowledge of financial management.
• Experience in independently handling procurement functions for organization of similar size for at least 2 years
• FMCG background is a plus.

Application Closing Date
16th December, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Treasury Manager

Requisition ID: JR001051
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos (Nigeria Head Office)
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Finance, PZ Wilmar
Reporting Relationships: Finance Director

Job Purpose

• Assist to manage treasury function for PZ Wilmar Business
• Working together with PZ/Wilmar Treasury & legal function, Supply chain Team, Banks etc on Treasury related activities and documentation

Principal Accountabilities

• Assist in managing Banking relationship for PZ Wilmar
• Ensure Bank Facility, renewal process is completed as at when due and all necessary documents provided with agreed term after clearance from Wilmar & PZ.
• Assist in getting Form M application & approvals as per Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) or’ any other authority’s guidance.
• Get LCs opened in line with Limit balance.
• Monitor Import documentation (ED” etc.) to ensure compliance to various process, guidelines, regulations etc.
• Manage all front treasury operational activities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies.

Checks & Controls:

• Verify various bank charges/ interest are in accordance with rate agreed with bank.
• Act initiate action to control/ reduce these costs.
• Have a control over various Form M/LC issued and regular review of the same.
• Reconciliation of Bid account, Forward coverage etc. and presenting this to Finance Controller/ Finance Director as needed.
• Sharing various treasury reports as & when needed.

Internal & External Relationships:

• Finance Departmental meetings
• Partner banking relationships

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Accounting or other related course
• Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)/ ACCA
• Computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint

Technical/Professional Experience:

• 3-4 years’ work experience
• Working knowledge SAP
• Good knowledge of Banking & Treasury
• Good communication skill.

Skills Level:

• Providing Solutions - High
• Developing Strategies - Medium
• Working Together/ Collaboration - High
• Communication - High
• Adjustment to Change - High
• Adaptability - High
• Business Awareness - High
• Pursuing Success - High.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Category Marketing Manager

Requisition ID: JR000722
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos (Nigeria Head Office)
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• Implement brand strategy to grow and sustain brand performance and profitability.
• Monitor, control and report brand performance through brands health indicators (NNS, GM, MC) and key consumer KPIs (market share, awareness, trial, attribute rating etc.) providing solutions to gaps.
• Support the management of the NPD process for the brand within the TEC BU.
• Support the development & execution of approved brand M&C plan within guidelines.
• Understand & apply relevant external environment factors including consumer insights, competitor activity and other CBU activity (networks) for innovation development and brand plans.
• Support Product Life Cycle Management including demand forecasting and minimising residuals.
• Effective execution of Trade Marketing plans
• Participate actively in company-wide initiatives as required – e.g. Margin Improvement

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5-7 years of demonstrated experience in Brand Management
• Professional Qualification in Marketing, science or engineering is essential
• IT savvy including the use of MS Office Suite of Applications
• Self-driven and possess very high levels of energy, motivation, enthusiasm, drive, and resilience.
• Commercial acumen and ability to understand and generate insight from data.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with internal and external customers.
• Must be exceptional at business development with extensive consumer interaction
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Technical Manager

Requisition ID: JR001085
Location: Ikorodu Factory, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Assess/monitor and continuously improve the material yields and manufacturing standards.
• Develop a program to improve the technical capabilities of the production team.
• Lead the innovation (product and packaging) implementation on the site looking for the best alternatives/options of designs to process/manufacturing.
• Own the margin improvement plan for the factory and interface with the new product development teams.
• Supervise the development and maintenance of a ‘fit for purpose’ Quality Regime in the factory-giving good quality to the market whilst minimizing the costs to the business-eventually leading to ISO 9001, FSSC 22000 accreditations etc.
• Manage the Quality teams responsible to deliver Quality control and Quality assurance in the site.
• Reduce variability of manufacturing processes and minimize the conversion cost through close monitoring.
• Develop, build and make available in the organization the product, process and Packaging expertise relevant to the asset base.
• Give Technical response to quality problems or Product complaints from the market.
• Ensure that products meet all technical legislation and registration processes.
• Initiate and implement the documentation of procedures and policies to guide all technical operations.
• Manage the OSHE teams responsible to deliver Occupational Health, Safety and Environment results.
• Develop TPM program and support the operations in the Implementation of TPM.
• Technical liaison with Wilmar and PZ Cussons to ensure that best practice is brought in from other factories.
• To ensure compliance with relevant QMS/FSMS policies and procedures.
• To identify and rate aspects of the department activities and develop programs where necessary, to help control those aspect that could have adverse impact on the environment.
• Generate and Manage budget for the team
• Provide necessary support on recruitment and training

EMS, OHSMS and FSSC Responsibilities:

• Implement and comply with EMS/FSSC/OHS requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and /or regulations applicable to assigned jobs
• Act as the Food Safety Leader to ensure, maintain and sustain FSMS implementation
• Understand and apply the intent of the EMS/FSSC/OHS policy and requirements to assigned jobs
• Understand roles, responsibilities, and the importance of conformity to the EMS/FSSC/OHS requirements.
• Understand the significant environmental aspects and related actual or potential impacts associated with their work, and the environmental benefits of improved personal performance
• Understand and participate fully in hazard identification, risk assessment and control measure put in place and prevent food safety related hazard in the department.
• Understand roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with the EMS, OH&S and FSSC requirement.
• Understand the potential consequences of departure from specified EMS, OH&S and FSSC procedures as well as legal requirement
• Ensure the integration of the EMS, OH&S and FSSC requirements into the department processes.
• Ensure effective management of risks and opportunities and implementation of improvement programs.
• Ensure that the EMS, OH&S and FSSC achieve intended results within department.
• Monitor the EMS, OH&S and communicating the extent of compliance to management.

Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:

• Have a B.Sc Degree in Chemical / Food Engineering, Science with a Diploma in Production Management.
• Have a minimum of 10 years working experience 4 of which must be in similar role.
• Be computer literate especially in MS-word, MS-excel and PowerPoint.
• Must have edible oil experience.
• Be able to act as the training champion for the technical team.
• Must be a Responsible person in the eyes of regulatory authorities
• Checking compliance with product and environment legislation.
• Must have detailed knowledge of oils and need relevant experience of Processing.
• Possess excellent Quantitative Analysis skills.
• Good knowledge of financial management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Demand Manager

Location: Head Office, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Create and maintain the appropriate master data in APO for Demand planning.
• Follow up with Customer services and Deployment Planner to maintain system hygiene and health to ensure that demand signals are not polluted.
• Use historical sales trend to generate baseline statistical forecasts
• Responsible for the sales forecasting by working closely with other sales & marketing people in the demand planning phase of each months Business planning cycle.
• Establishes and maintains forecast analysis and reports for business decision making.
• Work with other colleagues in Commercial and Supply to achieve the business forecast accuracy Target for stable and unstable SKUs
• Co-ordinate the Monthly Forecast Consensus Meeting and follow up with team members on the actions that were agreed during the meeting.
• Load the agreed forecast volumes into APO before 5pm on the 1st Friday of every new month
• Makes decisions regarding abnormal demand, working closely with the supply manager on product availability issues.
• Proactively identify demand forecast risks and develop effective mitigation plans in collaboration with the commercial team.
• Participate actively in the NPD stage and gate process to ensure that EPDs are properly phased out before the launch of NPDs to reduce the risk of obsolesce.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales by providing and receiving input on a regular basis regarding product launches, portfolio optimization, rationale of commercial decisions, promotions, customer behavior and other sales drivers.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Minimum of University Degree or equivalent in Finance or Business.
• 3 to 5 years Planning experience in an FMCG environment. Demand planning experience will be an advantage.
• Two years relevant operational experience in at least one of the following areas - Sales, Customer Service, Supply Planning, Marketing, Finance (Business Planning / Dynamic Forecasting)
• Expert Level proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel
• Relevant certification is an additional advantage
• Meticulous and analytical approach to data
• Good interpersonal, facilitation and Communication Skills
• Be innovative and proactive.
• Be assertive, courageous, and persistent.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: IT Service Support Manager - Wilmar

Job Requisition ID: JR000990
Location: Ikorodu Factory, Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Key Accountabilities

• Timely support of IT related issues across the factory
• Provide desktop/Laptop immediate support for all the users both on/off site
• Support TWMS system within the business warehouse
• Support WBNET System across the site
• Provide level-0 Support to PZW SAP across the site
• Work closely with the Local service desk to priorities and mange open calls related to PZ Wilmar factory
• Provide Support for Handheld terminals, Printers, Label printers and other devices across the site
• Identify LAN/WAN-related issues, log calls and work closely with PZ Staffs to resolve incidents
• Test and evaluate New IT technology
• Support facilities across Meeting room, Access Controls and CCTVs on site
• Support Avaya system, MTR, and any other communication technology across the site
• Provide appropriate Support for new users across the site
• Monitor all IT related equipment on site and report any abnormality
• Work closely with approved Service Providers (WAN and LAN) to Support and resolve related LAN and WAN issues across Nigeria
• Support the investigation of Network related issues across other PZ & Wilmar operating Units outside Nigeria especially during service outage
• Align with global team and vendors to execute Network Projects, Services Improvement plan and Operations across Nigeria
• Ensure incident management are aligned with PZC and Wilmar standard operating procedures

Key Stakeholders: Internal/ External Relationships:

• Develop robust relationships with strategic stakeholders.

Persons Specification
Knowledge / Skills/ Qualifications/ Technical/ Professional experience:

Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Educated to Bachelor’s Degree / HND at least Degree level in an IT-related field.
• 3+ years’ IT experience within retail or an FMCG.
• Experience working in a matrix organization.
• Experience in successfully working in cross-functional teams
• Experience in initiating and creating business process improvements with IT
• Ability to demonstrate planning and organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate creative problem-solving
• Strong team player, able to work closely with other IT employees in the Global and Regional teams.
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluent in English
• International mindset
• Engaging and collaborative style
• Good influencing skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Analytical and data literate
• Positive outlook
• Good Project Management skill

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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