Latest Job Vacancies for Managerial Positions at PZ Cuzzons Nigeria

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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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