Job Vacancies @ Unilever Nigeria Plc

Lagos, Nigeria Posted 3 years ago Posted on Advertising / Social Media / Marketing / PR, Research / Survey

Unilever Nigeria Plc is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Category Manager, Home Care
2.) Research & Development Assistant Manager, BPC

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1.) Category Manager, Home Care

Job ID: R-33862
Location: Lagos

Main Purpose

Mainly responsible for the deployment and execution of category marketing plans across multiple platforms.
Manage and grow Home Care category through category-driven activation, renovation of current core portfolio and brilliant implementation of NPD platforms
Achieve category share and profitable NPS/profit growth targets through translation of category & marketing plans into market-implementation and customer plans (with potential for tailor-made activities).
Champion the consumer needs and category passion within the overall business
Champion competitive behaviour and mindset throughout the business and translate it into targeted marketing activities to grow category share
Deliver market and customer-knowledge driven input into innovation platform projects and category planning to ensure requirements of brands will be met in the future.
Lead market implementation of those platforms and develop world-class activation mix.

Main Accountabilities

Development of a share-growth-oriented marketing & category plan that seizes opportunities in product renovation, pricing strategy, competitor activities, customer/channel (e.g. convenience format, discounter) specific needs
Represent product (insights), category strategy and product quality requirements on the cross-functional discounter team
Develop & lead implementation of activation platforms and ideas based on the category vision plan and work with agencies for RM, PR, BTL deliverables for the category.
Translate marketing & category plan into a business framework and optimise commercial opportunities (identify threats). Feed into monthly and annual planning processes.
Develop and implement 12-18 month portfolio roadmap including product range & quality, brand build, value delivery for consumers, pricing & affordability, range extension.
Pro-actively feed market, category and customer requirements into platform innovation projects
Champion optimal launch of innovation platform
Work with communication team to ensure single minded communication message is created in line with the category building communication plan, consistent with category needs.
Monitor and review effectiveness of innovation and renovation programme to inform future plans. Ensure continued focus on and support of innovation platforms once launched.

Critical success Factors for the Job
Relevant Experience (Essential):

Four (4) to (6) six years relevant experience in category management in a Fast-Moving-Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment.
Business Management and Category development experience will be an added advantage.
Good understanding of Business Financial with the view of growing profitable brands.

Key Competencies (SOL’s):

Purpose & Service
Personal Mastery
Agility
Business Acumen
Talent Catalyst
Consumer Love
Passion for High Performance.

Functional Skills:

Show Empathy & Curiosity
Generate Powerful Insight
Transform Data Into Action
Craft and Champion Purposeful Brands
Create Focused Growth Strategies and Plan
Generate Breakthrough Ideas
Design & Nurture Exceptional Product Experiences
Lead & Inspire Bold Creative Work
Create Agile Integrated Engagement Plans
Executive Flawlessly, Track & Optimize.

Other Functional Skills:

Category Management
Information Management
Marketing.

General Skills:

Business strategy and formulation
Business Planning and implementation
Project Management
Change Management
Commercial Acumen.

Key Environment
Internal Stakeholders the role interface with:

Category Leads
CD Director
CCBTs
Brand Managers and Assistants
Key Account Managers
Channel & Category Development Managers
CCM & CMI
Supply Chain
MIS Manager
R & D
Regulatory Affairs
Finance
Quality.

External Stakeholders the role interface with:

Brand Agencies
Media Agencies
Pack Design
Marketing Research Agencies
Public Relation Consultancy as required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

2.) Research & Development Assistant Manager, BPC

Job ID: R-33617
Location: Lagos
Category: Research / Development

Business Context and Main Purpose of the Role

Supports the implementation of regional / local R&D elements of the Personal Care Category Program for both Formulation, Processing and Packaging development.
Deliver activation and cost effectiveness of projects.
Gives input for the development, together with local/ regional marketing, of a strategic vision and communication for regional / local consumer and technical needs.
Support savings initiatives for enhancing product margins and reduce business waste

Main Accountabilities

Responsible for driving deploy excellence across the West Africa R&D organization through successful execution of the new product development process and launches. The role entails owning the Product, Process and Packaging Development process, and manages it to promote brilliant execution and maintain compliance to Unilever’s quality system and legal and regulatory requirements.
Partner with other functions to identify value improvement projects(5S), develop and implement strategy, and assist in setting strategic technical direction.
Assist in providing leadership for innovation projects, including such activities as collaborating to develop business cases, defining business and/ or technical requirements, and preparing detailed project plans and schedules
Partner Local Market Activation in providing technical activation/promotional support for market introductions.
Monitor Competitor activity, supporting Global Design and Regional Deploy with regional consumer needs and insights.
To be responsible for managing quality and product safety in the Operating Company, providing the link to the Supply Chain and Personal Care Deploy R&D.
Assists or lead as appropriate/ agreed with the Personal Care Regional R&D Teams the seamless incorporation of new product technology/mixes into the Local Supply Chain.
Implement (& proposes adaptations- only where local conditions dictate) regional/global technical specs of Raw Materials, Packaging Materials, Product and Process for Local Sourcing / Supply Chain, in consultation with the appropriate Personal Care Regional R&D Design Team.

Key Interfaces

Other Business Partners in MSO / Regional R&D and Project Team members.
Supply Chain, respective and category function.

Relevant Experience and Key Skills

Degree in Sciences, Preferably Chemistry / Chemical and Process Engineering
3-5 years technical experience from similar organizations.
Excellence in Science and Technology Expertise.
Consumer / Customer focus.
Project Management.
Professional networking/external focus.
Strong IT skills
Fluency in oral and written English
Planning skills.

Behavioral:

Strong communication skills
Works independently
Organized
Rigour (attention to detail)
Team player
Sense for high quality work.

Leadership Behaviors:

Growth Mindset
Bias for Action
Accountability & Responsibility
Consumer & Customer focus
Team Alignment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

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