PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, the largest subsidiary of PZ Cussons, has enjoyed tremendous business success in Nigeria for over a century.
Position: Brand Manager- TEC
Location: HPZ – Lagos
The Role: Brand Manager (Motor Vehicle/Power/Appliances)
The successful candidate will be required to:
• Conduct consumer insight studies and apply learning to brand's short/long term development.
• Develop and manage products' growth and profitability in line with set objectives.
• Development new products and line extensions.
• Interface with internal functions (sales, trade marketing).
• Interface with external agencies on research, media and promotions.
• Support marketing manager in achieving set objectives.
The Person:
The ideal candidate for this position must:
• Possess a University Degree, ideally in a commercial related discipline.
• Have between 2-3 years experience in a Marketing or Brand Management Role.
• Have a strong numerical skills.
• Possess good Analytical and People management skills.
• Possess excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite).
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY,NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
• Be self driven and highly focused.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to changing marketing and business conditions.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 11 Dec 2009
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Position: Category Buyer
Location: All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Category Buyer
The successful candidate for this position while reporting to the Head of Purchasing will be required to:
• Maintain an uninterrupted flow of materials for all ''A Category'' items within the category across all SBU's.
• Procure materials at a consistent cost with value, quality and time taken into consideration but ideally attempting ''lowest total cost'' at all times.
• Become the expert within the category fully understanding the process, cost drivers, manufacturing process and customer wants and needs.
• Develop and maintain a good buyer-seller relationship ensuring PZ maintaining its good reputation and credibility in the market for fair dealings and prompt payments.
• Work closely with the Head of Packaging Development for NPD activity proposing the right suppliers at little risk to the business based on local knowledge and expertise.
• Lead contract negotiations for all locally purchased category items.
• Develop and deliver an annual ''margin Improvement'' programme for the category.
• Generate a monthly purchasing report covering all category activities and PPV activity.
• Ensure all ''Purchased Requisitions'' are converted in a timely manner.
• Set quarterly STD cost ensuring no price variation s take place within the period.
• Attend monthly meetings with all ''A Category'' suppliers and maintain supplier files.
• Ensure up to date forecast and information is shared with all 'A Category' suppliers on a monthly basis.
The Person: The right candidate for this job must:
• Possess a first degree and MBA or Msc degree.
• Have a minimum of 5 years cognate experience in supply chain i.e. production planning, purchasing process and Logistics.
• Have detailed knowledge of the rules, regulations and practices pertaining to sourcing/importing /purchasing from source.
• Be familiar with stock control techniques and systems.
• Have good knowledge of vendor management principles and practices.
• Have strong negotiation skills.
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values -COURAGE,ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS
Candidates who do not meet the above stated requirements need not apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 18 Dec 2009
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Position: Marketing Manager- White Goods (R&A)
Location: HPZ - Lagos
The Role: Marketing Manager – White Goods (R&A)
The successful candidates will be required to:
• Create and implement product and brand development plans.
• Plan annual and 5 year budget plan and delivery.
• Plan and execute customer insight and sales channel activation.
• Coordinate supplier price negotiation and cost control.
• Plan, advertise and promote all marketing activities.
• Manage all elements of the marketing mix.
The Person:
The right candidates must:
• Possess a university degree, ideally in a commercial related discipline.
• Have between ten to twelve (10-12) years experience in Marketing or Brand Management role, ideally in the Refrigeration and Air-conditioning industry.
• Have strong numeric skills.
• Possess good Analytical and People management skills.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to changing market and business conditions.
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values –COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY,NETWORKING, DRIVE andONENESS
• Have excellent computer software application skills.
Closing date: 18 Dec 2009
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Position: Production Manager
Location: HPZ – Lagos
The Role: Production Manager
The successful candidate will be required to:
• Coordinate activities required for manufacturing of products as agreed on plan with good quality (right first time) within approved budget.
• Ensure adequate delivery of sectional objectives and KPI.
• Manage, develop and motivate the team's for adequate role delivery.
• Ensure full optimization of all resources.
• Prepare sectional budget and ensure that the operation cost is within approved budgets.
• Ensure proper implementation of and strict adherence to safety procedures.
The Person:
The right candidate must possess:
• B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Between 5-9 years experience in a similar role
• Sound knowledge of refrigeration and air-conditioning process
• Good use of initiative
• Good interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills
• Sound computer skills
• A CANDO attitude, exhibiting our core values –COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 18 Dec 2009
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Position: Project Manager
Location: Soap and Detergent - Lagos
The Role: Project Manager
The successful candidate will be required to:
• Evolve and execute all the major modification, alterations in existing plants and implement new projects according to the guidelines of Capital Expenditure.
• Prepare the business proposals, activity schedules, budgets, monthly report; monitor and ensure completion of the projects according to plan.
• Prepare technical specifications for all installations.
• Provide technical support to procurement department on purchasing activities.
• Prepare all drawings, layouts and implement all the aspects of projects starting from civil work to the handing over of project to internal customers.
The Person:
The right candidate must:
• Possess a B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Have 3-5 years experience in engineering project management, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Have a sound knowledge on the operations of a chemical plant.
• Possess good electromechanical skills – civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Be skilled in finance management & budget planning, project management, contract drafting & management.
• Have excellent leadership and negotiation skills, profit improvement & 5s skills.
• Possess good communication, interpersonal & analytical skills.
• Be highly computer literate with expert MS Office, MS Project, Lotus Note and CMMS skills.
• Have EHS and Regulatory affairs experience.
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE,ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING,DRIVE and ONENESS.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 18 Dec 2009
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Position: Brand Manager
Location: All Business Units - All States
The Role: Brand Manager
The successful candidate will be required to:
• Develop and manage hi-density detergents' growth and profitability in line with set objectives.
• Conduct consumer insight studies and apply learning to brand's short/long term development.
• Development new products and line extensions.
• Interface with internal functions (sales, trade marketing, S & OP.
• Interface with external agencies on research, media and promotions.
• Support marketing manager in achieving the fabric care category objectives.
The Person: The right candidate must:
• Possess a good university degree in a recognised discipline & institution, preferably with numeric background.
• Have effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have between 2-3 years Brand Management experience in a FMCG environment.
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE,ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
• Have proficiency in the use of MS Office suite - excel, word & power point.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 18 Dec 2009
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Position: Marketing Manager- Consumer Electronics
Location: All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Marketing Manager – Consumer Electronics
The successful candidates will be required to:
• Create and implement product and brand development plans.
• Plan annual and 5 year budget plan and delivery.
• Plan and execute customer insight and sales channel activation.
• Coordinate supplier price negotiation and cost control.
• Plan, advertise and promote all marketing activities.
• Manage all elements of the marketing mix.
The Person: The right candidates must:
• Possess a university degree, ideally in a commercial related discipline.
• Have between ten- twelve (10-12) years experience in Marketing or Brand Management role, ideally in the electronics or home appliances industry.
• Have strong numeric skills.
• Possess good Analytical and People management skills.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to changing market and business conditions.
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values –COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY,NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS
• Have excellent computer software application skills.
Closing date: 18 Dec 2009
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Position: Marketing Manager
Location: Health and Beauty - Lagos
The Role: Marketing Manager
The successful candidate will be required to:
• Formulate and ensure the implementation of world class marketing strategies to maximize brand visibility and profitability.
• Drive New Product Development strategies to achieve a diversified and competitive portfolio of brands to ensure consumer preferences are fully entertained invariably for revenue generation.
• Create a competitive edge for PZ products in the FCMG industry.
• Drive the increase in gross margin growth.
• Plan the annual and 5 year budget plan and coordinate delivery.
• Manage all elements of the marketing mix.
• Increase market share of PZ products to agreed targets
• Achieve and deliver overall budgeted profitability by growing and sustaining brand management.
• Explore and exploit new markets opportunities for PZ brands.
• Develop, build and maintain business relationships with key partners and departments.
• Manage team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring developmental needs are identified and actioned.
The Person:
The ideal candidate for this job must:
• Possess a B.A. Honours degree in any commercial field with a minimum of second class lower division.
• Possess an MBA or professional qualification as a added advantage.
• Have between 8 - 10 years minimum marketing or Brand Management experience gained in blue chip FMCG companies.
• Be between 35 and 41 years old.
• Possess strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Be an outstanding communicator with clear interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Be an outstanding leader with the ability to build teams and gather support across business functions.
• Be competitive, pushy and have a "want to win" mentality.
• Be organized, energetic and self-motivated.
• Be willing to make tough decisions and provide leadership on projects
• Be willing to challenge status quo and engage in debate at Board Level.
• Possess good Analytical and People management skills.
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values - COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING,DRIVE and ONENESS
Candidates who do not meet the above stated requirements need not apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 18 Dec 2009
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Position: Workshop Manager
Location: Soap and Detergent - Lagos
The Role: Workshop Manager
The successful candidate will be required to:
• Manage maintenance and operation of work shop equipments like lathe machines, drilling machines, milling machines, welding machines, hack saw cutting machines, pipe bending/sheet bending machines & other workshop equipments.
• Manage day to day workshop activities for production/fabrication of spares & attending to related plant jobs.
• Develop tools & fixture for production/fabrication of existing parts, new parts from the drawing/samples, subassemblies/assemblies of the machines/parts.
• Prepare and release of tools & other drawings for manufacturing of parts.
• Monitor manpower planning and their effective utilization.
• Investigate & analyze the reason of breakdown for workshop equipments.
• Co-ordinate within the area between maintenance section and other sections for timely jobs delivery.
• Carryout PPM activities of workshop equipments.
• Control maintenance cost.
• Manage spare parts of workshop equipments.
The Person:
The right candidate must:
• Possess a B.Sc. (Hons.) Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Have between 5-10 years relevant experience.
• Be able to produce parts as per drawing/samples.
• Have hands on experience in operation of workshop equipments.
• Have the ability to work independently and within a group.
• Be able to perform multiple tasks.
• Have the ability to exercise good judgement in evaluating situations & making decisions.
• Possess strong interpersonal & analytical skills.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations within the factory.
• Be intelligent, diligent & result oriented.
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY,NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 18 Dec 2009
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