🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc – 10 Positions

Job Title: Refinery Shift Operator

Job Requisition ID: JR001225
Location: PZ Wilmar Factory, Nigeria
Job type: Full time

Job Details

• Takes samples of products from the production line for Quality analyses
• Maintains equipment in optimum condition
• Keeps the environment of the refinery clean in line with GMP and 5S philosophy
• Operates the equipment through SCADA to obtain consistent and continuous operation of the plant in line with the detailed production plans.
• Takes readings of gauges and meters at regular intervals
• Makes records of operational parameters
• Troubleshoots minor problems
• To comply with all safety rules laid down in the refinery
• Ensures all production tank levels are known and accurate during operations
• Fills and maintains adequate levels of process chemicals for the refining process.
• Replaces all filters as at when due as stated in the operational plans
• Prepares equipment and raw materials according to the processing schedule.
• To ensure compliance with relevant AIB, QMS, Food Safety, OHS & EMS policies and procedures.
• To identify and rate aspects of the departmental activities and develop programs where necessary, to help control those aspects that could have adverse impact on the environment.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) Shift Operator

Job Requisition ID: JR001226
Location: PZ Wilmar Factory, Nigeria
Job type: Full time

Responsibilities

• Regulate and control the flow of effluent through the plant by operating and adjusting treatment plant pumps, motors, blowers, and other equipment to maintain proper plant operations.
• Mix and add treatment chemicals and ensure adequate chemical application according to regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain, compile, and update plant operations logs, gauge readings, and reports during assigned shift
• Collect and document liquid and solid samples and perform a variety of routine water quality laboratory tests; work closely with the laboratory on testing processes; monitor laboratory results
• Assist in periodic maintenance work, including disassembly and repair of pumps, valves, flow meters, and other plant equipment
• Perform general plant facility maintenance, oil, grease, and clean equipment
• Participate in the development of goals and procedures for wastewater treatment activities
• Maintain factory cleanliness & orderliness at all times.
• Perform related duties as required
• To identify and rate aspects of the departmental activities and develop programs where necessary, to help control those aspects that could have adverse impacts on the environment.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Dispatch Officer

Job Requisition ID: JR001857
Location: Ikorodu Factory, Lagos
Job type: Full time

Job Purpose

• To ensure prompt loading and dispatch of consumer pack products.
• Control loaders, truck & truck driver’s activities at the loading bay.

Responsibilities

• Ensure loading is done in line with delivery order following FIFO system and following loading standard of “heavier weight loaded ahead of lighter weight”.
• To achieve zero customer complaint in relation to the quality of invoicing Loading is strictly done in line with delivery order and real-time reconciliation done with forklift operators to ensure accuracy per loading.
• To ensure there is no pending SAP transactions daily Lead entire dispatch operations through on-time docking and loading.
• Role-model safety culture while coordinating loaders’ and operators’ activities to ensure full compliance to safety standards.
• To strictly comply with PZ Wilmar’s EMS policy through adequate waste management (waste segregations).

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Finance Analyst - Supply Chain

Job Requisition ID: JR001835
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time

Job Purpose

• To support the logistics unit of Supply Chain (inbound, outbound, Distribution Centres and Depots, etc) by providing detailed financial information, visibility, and insight into logistic cost and to drive cost optimization and compliance

Key Accountabilities

• Logistics cost control to maximise OP, guide logistic team on their spent and make a quality and effective decision to CSL leadership team.
• Ensuring cost drivers are visible to all CSL stakeholders and support in the delivery of all other assignments and objectives
• Evaluation of logistic monthly COST TO SERVE and ensure risks and opportunities are properly call-out to logistics team and this is properly recognised in financial planning
• Preparation and submission of CSL overhead budget on quarterly and annual basis in line with communicated deadline
• Balance sheet control, reconciliation and review of Local freight accrual and transporters Deduction, inventory and other logistic related issues
• Coordinate FG stock count across all DC and Depot. Call out reasons for stock variance to all stake holders and ensure adequate controls are put in place
• Give clarity and response to any query or request from external and internal audit on issues that relate to logistics

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

• Minimum of B.Sc./HND in relevant discipline.
• Membership of ICAN or ACCA is desirable
• Technical/Professional Experience:
• 3 -5 years minimum work experience
• FMCG, logistics (inbound, outbound, Distribution Centres and Depots, etc) experience preferred
• Strong analysis and stock accounting experience required
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Sound Knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practice

Required Behavioural Competences:

• BOLD - As individuals we are Bold.  Fearless, pioneering, and passionate, open and honest, true to ourselves and proud of who we are
• ENERGETIC - In our teams we are Energetic.  Dynamic and proactive, capable, and flexible, embracing change and moving fast into the future
• STRIVING - As a business we are Striving.  Raising the bar, pushing performance, aiming high and achieving more
• TOGETHER - Our shared culture brings us Together.  One family, many voices; supported, included, respectful, empowered, and with joy in what we do

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2025.

How to Apply
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Job Title: Logistics Officer - TEC

Job Requisition ID: JR001852
Location: Isolo, Lagos
Job type: Full time

Jobs Details

• Provide a safe working environment, adherence to HSE procedures, EMS and ensure they are understood and practised by the team at all times.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor the receipts, storage and dispatch of quality stocks.
• Ensure orders are processed efficiently and that the delivery of materials meet customer's timescales/requirements in line with QMS standard.
• Supervise and control order picking, quality goods in, quality goods out operations to ensure accuracy with minimum handling and stock damage.
• Organise, facilitate and manage stock takes at regular internals.
• Ensure that all relevant procedures and processes are followed and adhered to in line with the company's procedures and requirements.

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2025.

How to Apply
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Job Title: Indirect Procurement Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR001820
Location: Nigeria Head Office
Job type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end indirect procurement process covering Marketing, Energy, MRO, Engineering Capex, Facilities, IT and Business Services spend.
• To provide value driven procurement support to a variety of internal stakeholders
• To work with stakeholders in building and managing supplier relationships.
• Develop a clear understanding of supplier portfolio, capabilities and reliability to support business needs.
• Implement sourcing strategies that deliver innovation, quality, and cost benefits.
• Negotiate with indirect suppliers to secure beneficial terms for the business.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, with a view to maintaining long-term, beneficial relationships.
• Uphold internal and external procurement policies, as well as governing policies, regulations and laws.

Tasks will include:

• Sourcing
• Managing business tendering processes including RFI/ RFQ, bid evaluation and recommendation.
• Managing and updating the Preferred Supplier List
• Commercial negotiations and contracting
• Supplier performance management
• Spend analysis
• Tracking Indirect Procurement KPIs
• Be a key contact for all procure to pay activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Materials Management or related fields. MBA/ CIPS will be an added advantage.

Technical/Professional Experience :

• Able to communicate in English, speaking, reading and writing.
• IT skills, MS Excel, PowerPoint, SAP etc.
• Diagnosis skills and Problem-solving techniques / tools.
• Knowledge in Project Management.
• 3-5 years supply chain work experience.
• Previous experience in Indirect procurement function preferred.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2025.

How to Apply
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Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR001836
Locations: PZ Wilmar Factory, Lagos
Job type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Manage the quality team to deliver quality control and quality assurance on the site.
• Develop and implement policies and standards on hygiene and quality.
• Monitor and control the quality of in process and finished products. Conduct all QA audits of suppliers and contractors.
• Coordinate and facilitate NPD activities in liaison with the marketing department.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality. Determine quality of all products and ensure continuous comparison with that of competing companies with a view of improving products.
• Ensure all chemical raw materials to be sourced/purchased are properly Treated/selected via MTR process.
• Prepare and document Quality Control daily/weekly/monthly reports and technical information or data on raw materials/packaging, work-in-process and finished goods to aid factories RCAs and problem-solving session.

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
• Assist 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 the potential consequences of departure from specified OHS procedures or legal requirements.
• Ensure prompt escalation (adequate communication) of any food safety related issues to FSTL and or next line of reporting manager

Qualifications

• A Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, or Food Technology/Food Science
• 8-10 years’ work experience with at least 4yrs in a similar position.
• Ability to withstand stress and pressure.
• Experience as Quality personnel as well as experience in R&D and manufacturing/CAT Technologies.
• Skills in preparation of BOMs formulations and mass/materials balance.
• Knowledge of Stoichiometry, Manufacturing processes and unit operations.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and analytical.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2025.

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

Job Requisition ID: JR001803
Locations: Enugu and Ebonyi
Job type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

• Work with the Dealers/ sales team to deliver agreed business objectives within assigned territory.

Reporting Relationships:

• Zonal Managers/ Key Accounts Manager/ Regional Commercial Manager

Dimensions:

• Return on Investment
• Customer Satisfaction
• Turn Around Time
• Strategic Alliances with different institutions

Key Performance Indicators

• Target vs. Actual monthly/yearly performance (sell-out, KPIs Timely and quality of execution of trade and marketing
• Activities in assigned territory)
• Implementation of Territory Coverage Strategy Achievement of Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Price/promotion targets.

Principal Accountabilities

• Achieve agreed business objectives/KPIs for the territory (Sell in, sell out, Focus Category, NPD listing and promotions)
•  Achieve sales drivers’ objectives for the territory viz (Distribution, Visibility, Price and Promotion)
• Managing territories with potential to deliver a minimum of 1B per annum
• Plan to deliver customer based and territory based agreed sales (NIV and Category) targets periodically and ensuring a MoM and YoY growth
• Analyse and review distributors’ performance against agreed KPIs
• Work with the ZM to develop JBP of customers in assigned territory
• Ensure bi-weekly stock taking in other to protect company resources
• Tracking of distributor performance payments (including posting and matching), monthly account reconciliation/signing off, repayment plans linked to capability development
• Ensure collection of outstanding debt within stipulated time frame and accompanying same with sell-in of depleted SKUs
• Adherence to monthly journey plan for customers’ contact and engagement
• Ensure compliance to retail operating standards in all showrooms
• Organize and coordinate activities of floor sales merchandizers
• Implement strict credit control for Key distributors and ensure purchases are done within approved credit limit
• Accountable for POS materials and other sales driving materials deployed to territory through monitoring to ensure safe keeping and optimal use

Internal & External Relationships:

• Zonal Managers
• Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
• Customers
• Agencies
• PZ Marketing & Sales network

Experiences: (What experience brings success to this role)

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
• Direct experience of PZ Cussons Way of selling capabilities with a focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase (QDVP), Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion.
• Experience in an electrical related company is an added advantage.

Knowledge: (What does the person need to know)

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
• Experienced driver with valid license
• Knowledge of Field Sales Management and Market Intelligence.
• PZ Cussons Leadership competencies- BEST values

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2025.

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

Job Requisition ID: JR001826
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

• Work with the Dealers/ sales team to deliver agreed business objectives within assigned territory.

Reporting Relationships:

• Zonal Managers/ Key Accounts Manager/ Regional Commercial Manager

Key Performance Indicators

• Target vs. Actual monthly/yearly performance (sell-out,e, KPIs Timely and quality of execution of trade and marketing
• Activities in assigned territory)
• Implementation of Territory Coverage Strategy Achievement of Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Price/promotion targets.

Principal Accountabilities

• Achieve agreed business objectives/KPIs for the territory (Sell in, sell out, Focus Category, NPD listing and promotions)
•  Achieve sales drivers’ objectives for the territory viz (Distribution, Visibility, Price and Promotion)
• Managing territories with potential to deliver a minimum of 1B per annum
• Plan to deliver customer based and territory based agreed sales (NIV and Category) targets periodically and ensuring a MoM and YoY growth
• Analyse and review distributors’ performance against agreed KPIs
• Work with the ZM to develop JBP of customers in assigned territory
• Ensure bi-weekly stock taking in other to protect company resources
• Tracking of distributor performance payments (including posting and matching), monthly account reconciliation/signing off, repayment plans linked to capability development
• Ensure collection of outstanding debt within stipulated time frame and accompanying same with sell-in of depleted SKUs
• Adherence to monthly journey plan for customers’ contact and engagement
• Ensure compliance to retail operating standards in all showrooms
• Organize and coordinate activities of floor sales merchandizers
• Implement strict credit control for Key distributors and ensure purchases are done within approved credit limit
• Accountable for POS materials and other sales driving materials deployed to territory through monitoring to ensure safe keeping and optimal use

Internal & External Relationships:

• Zonal Managers
• Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
• Customers
• Agencies
• PZ Marketing & Sales network

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed: Qualifications

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer Literacy

Experiences:

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
• Direct experience of PZ Cussons Way of selling capabilities with a focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase (QDVP), Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion.
• Experience in an electrical related company is an added advantage.

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
• Experienced driver with valid license
• Knowledge of Field Sales Management and Market Intelligence.
• PZ Cussons Leadership competencies- BEST values

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2025.

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

Job Requisition ID: JR001834
Location: Nigeria Head Office, Lagos
Job type: Full-Time
Responsible to: Head of Trade Marketing
Level: Ungraded
Department: Trade Marketing
Level: Grade 5

Department Strategic Objectives

• Lead the development of overall Categories / Channel strategy and executions towards optimizing the full potential of our brands in the different channels.

Job Purpose

• Coordinate efficient execution of all BTL activities as well as manage deployment and maintenance of POS and Merchandising materials in assigned Region(s). Provide activation and merchandising solutions by channel, category and customer including the development of POP materials.

Responsible for:

• Must be able to influence, inspire and drive performance without having direct management responsibility

Context / Scope

• A key contributor to the success of the PZ Cussons commercial strategic plan with an effective and flexible field sales force; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand-building activity.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage trade spending efficiently to drive brand strategies and ‘‘win at the shelf"
• Develop the annual trading plan by brand/channel/customer and monitor/adjust the plan based on financial delivery and Customer compliance
• Contribute consumer insights to inform the market and regional view
• Provide Merchandising and POP solutions by channel, category and customer and evaluate their effectiveness at the respective channels in assigned Region (s).
• Identify opportunities to enhance and leverage ATL campaigns with customers, linking in–store activities to ATL advertising & seeking to enhance PR impact
• Evaluate trade spend ROI
• Manage and ensure the deployment, installation, compliance and maintenance of  merchandising and point-of-sale materials in assigned Region(s)

Measurement/Performance Indicators

• Brilliant execution of all activation activities and in line with agreed objectives
• Effective POP deployment
• Target vs. Actual performance (KPIs)
• Availability of pre and post-evaluation of all activation activities.

Internal & External Relationships:

• Activation and Merchandising Manager
• RSM, ASMs, and Marketing team
• Activation Agencies/vendors
• PZ Marketing & Sales network

Qualification, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed
Qualifications:

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experiences:
What experience brings success to this role:

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial experience in marketing or sales
• Demonstrable record of success in a customer or field sales management role
• Understands customers and the selling process

Knowledge:
What does the person need to know:

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
• Knowledge of Shopper, channel and category trends

Functional or Technical / Business Skills:
What can the holder do:

• Commercial Acumen
• Proven Strength
• Customer Management
• Developed
• Negotiation Skills
• Developed
• In Market Execution
• Developed
• Selling Skills
• Proven Strength
• Sales Drivers
• Proven Strength
• Channel Strategy
• Developed
• Presentation & Communication Proven Strength.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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