We are currently recruiting into the following positions:
Business To Business Manager - PZ WIlmar
All Business Units - All States
Job Role: Business To Business Manager – PZ Wilmar
The successful candidate will be required to:
· Create, develop and implement B2B category/brands sales strategy in order to grow market share in volume & value and profitability.
· Create competitive trade terms for the relevant category.
· Ensure pricing strategy supports brand positioning and is relevant to the competitive arena.
· Create competitive credit terms for the relevant category.
· Lead and agree with marketing the necessary support for the selected trade channels.
· Explore and exploit new opportunities for relevant portfolio.
· Understand and apply relevant external environment, e.g. competitors activity and other PZC OU activity(networks).
· Proactively feed into and follow up on actions from the Sales & Operations Planning process (S&OP)
The Person:
The Right candidate must:
§ Have Bachelor Degree in Business Administration-an MBA will be considered a plus
§ Possess 6-10 years relevant experience in sales/B2B/export departments of reputable food companies
§ Have External Professional Qualification
§ Be a good coach and leader.
§ Have excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
§ Have flexibility and ability to adapt to changing market and business conditions.
§ Possess Commercial acumen and customer focus.
§ Good experience in managing of large, remote teams.
§ Possess demonstrated Experience in both field and B2B sales
§ Computer Literate especially in the use of MS Office Suite of Applications
Closing date: 12 Aug 2011
Laboratory Analyst - PZ Wilmar
All Business Units - Lagos
Job Role: Laboratory Analyst – PZ Wilmar
The successful candidate will be required to:
· To correctly analyze sample(s) assigned using the group analytical methods and specification and to follow strictly the spelt out procedure specified for the parameter under analysis at all times.
· To ensure that the correct / specified labelled reagents are used for analysis.
· To ensure proper handling of equipment during use and make sure they are kept clean always
· To log in all data of all analysis done in the appropriate book / sheets. To communicate results to production and raise plant advice and objection form for out of specification product.
· To maintain a safe working environment by ensuring the work area / equipments are kept clean and tidy and hazard free.
Head of Marketing - PZ Wilmar
All Business Units - Lagos
Job Role: Head of Marketing
The successful candidate will be required to:
· Create, develop and implement OU marketing strategy ensuring that the Pan African/Cross functional aspects are aligned
· Initiate the NPD process ensuring that the process requirements are managed and delivered according to targets (360 degree marketing)
· Ensure portfolio categories pricing supports brand positioning and is relevant to the competitive arena
· Delivery of overall budgeted profitability by growing and sustaining category performance
· Lead the selection of the appropriate trade channels
· Explore and exploit new opportunities for the portfolio
· Monitor, control and report portfolio performance through brand health indicators such as NNS, GM, MC & key consumer KPIs providing solutions to shortfalls
· Approve portfolio M&C plan within guidelines, creating and modifying as necessary to meet objective
· Proactively identify sources and resource needs to support portfolio growth
· Coach, manage and develop high performance teams, including sourcing brand managers
· Responsible for ensuring ABM induction programme is appropriate
CATEGORY SALES DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
HPZ - Abuja Fct
The Role: CATEGORY SALES DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
The successful candidate will be required to:
Push emerging categories & NPD products.
Identify channel opportunities & support frontline sales.
Carry out specific market analysis & penetration strategy.
Phase & phase out SKUs.
Activate consumer promotions.
Train & develop trade personnel for technical selling.
Execute competition analysis and report findings.
The Person: The right candidate must:
Have a minimum of first degree in Science or Engineering
Have between six(6) to seven(7) years working experience in Engineering, Consumer durable products like generators, freezers, fridges, inverters, cars etc.
Have good analytical skills to analyse trade data.
Have good communication skills.
Love travelling & be willing to travel extensively.
Be an extrovert with excellent interpersonal skills.
Be willing to take up higher level of responsibilities and work under pressure.
Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Good Microsoft office computer skills especially in Ms Word, Excel and Power point.
Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted.
Supply Chain Planner
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Supply Chain Planner
The successful candidates will be required to:
· Create an optimised rolling 24 month supply plan that takes into account the demands and constraints of domestic & export demand, materials supply, stock targets and production efficiencies and capacity
· Create an optimised rolling 13 week production plan (MPS) {longer if capacity is constrained} that takes into account the demands and constraints of domestic & export demand, materials supply, stock targets and production efficiencies and capacity
· Confirm work orders or schedules, progress chase/pursuit and ensure that stock is maintained at agreed levels required to buffer against demand variability
· Attend and lead weekly & monthly production planning meeting with supply chain colleagues as part of a formal planning process
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Supply Manager
The successful candidate will be required to:
Create an optimized rolling 24 month supply plan (in conjunction with materials and factory teams) that takes into account the demands and constraints of domestics and export forecasts, materials supply, stock targets and production efficiencies and capacities.
Supply scenarios planning
Give monthly update of TM1 system (actual supply, opening stocks, CIRL’s supply planning, 13 week plans).
Create an optimized rolling 13 weeks production plan (MPS) ( in conjunction with materials and factory teams) that takes into account the demands and constraints of domestics and export forecasts, materials supply, stock targets and production efficiencies and capacity.
Set and quarterly review CIRL’s/DIRL’s in conjunction with customer services champion and demand manager.
Confirm work orders or schedules, progress chase/pursue and ensure that stock is maintained at agreed levels required to buffer against demand variability.
Monitor finished goods stocks level against current and future requirement taking action on any foreseen shortage and excesses.
Communicate with local purchasing and imported materials supply teams to expedite /de-expedite materials as indicated by the MPS.
Conduct regular production capacity assessments to ensure RCCP is always based on latest data.
Liaise closely with factory staff to ensure that any short term changes made ao accommodate actual production or materials constraints do not adversely affect the overall plan.
Monitor Production to plan performance and coordinate action for improvement with supply chain colleagues and factory management.
The Person:
The right candidate must:
Possess B.SC in sciences/engineering, an MBA will be an added advantage
Possess minimum of 3-5 years work experience in planning and logistics
Have a detailed knowledge of the production planning and purchasing process together with the understanding of company portfolio of materials and suppliers
Have a good knowledge of the rules, regulations and practices pertaining to sourcing/importing/purchasing from sources will be advantageous
Be familiar with stock control techniques and issues.
Have a deep experience of MRP II techniques and systems
Have a detailed knowledge of vendor management principles and practices
Have a high negotiating power.
Have a CANDO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted
RAW Material Buyer/ Technical Buyer
All Business Units - All States
The Role: RAW Material Buyer/ Technical Buyer
The successful candidate will be required to:
Source for raw materials.
Manage the supplier relationships of the portfolio for which he/she is responsible.
Ensure the on going availability of materials of the right quality, at the optimal total cost, in line with the production requirement and stocking policy.
Coordinate the materials request planning and New materials approval process management.
Negotiate with external and internal suppliers.
Review monthly procurement performance.
Coordinate supply chain management, consignment management and inventory management.
The Person: The right candidate must:
Have strong academic qualifications (minimum degree level, MBA or CIPS will be an added advantage).
Have 8 -10 years work experience in Planning and Logistics.
Be dynamic and ambitious with sound technical background.
Possess project management skills.
Have good knowledge of all Ports operations.
Have good understanding of Banking operations and handling of Government Agencies
Have detailed knowledge of the production planning and purchasing process, together with an understanding of company’s portfolio of materials and suppliers.
Have a good knowledge of the rules, regulations and practices pertaining to sourcing / importing / purchasing from source.
Be conversant with stock control techniques and issues.
Exhibit detailed knowledge of vendor management principles and practices.
Possess high negotiating power
Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.
Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 12 Aug 2011
Retail Manager
HPZ - Osun
The Role- Retail Manager
The role of the retail Manager is to improve the commercial performance of the showroom by increasing its turnover and maximise profitability. Action will be required in all support functions within the showroom including operations, customer care, marketing, finance, administration, stock control, health & safety. The successful candidate will be required to:
Analyse sales figures/data, interpret trends to facilitate planning and forecasting of future sales volume to maximise profits.
Manage and motivate team to increase sales and ensure efficiency.
Manage stock levels and make key decisions about stock control.
Effectively co-ordinate staff including interview of potential, training and development, conduct appraisals and performance reviews.
Ensure the compliance of standards for quality, customer service, health and safety and resolve legal and security issues where necessary.
Tour the sales floor regularly, speak with colleagues and respond to customers’ complaints or comments thereby resolving urgent issues.
Promote the organization locally by liaising with local businesses, newspapers and the community in general.
Organize special promotions, displays and events.
Update colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues.
Monitor local competitors, market trends in the retail industry and create awareness of forth coming customer initiatives.
Initiate changes to improve the business e.g. revising opening hours to ensure the store can compete effectively with the local market.
Ensure adherence to the operational procedure manual.
The Person: The right candidate must:
Possess a B.Sc. degree in any engineering related discipline.
Have excellent customer service, selling and Interpersonal skills.
Have between 3 -5 years sales management experience with electronics or home appliances in a fast paced environment.
Have the ability for self-motivation and multi-tasking.
Possess strong leadership skills and ability to act independently.
Possess good retail management skills.
Have high level of enthusiasm, drive and resilience.
Possess effective team management skills.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet explorer.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 12 Aug 2011
Area Sales Manager
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Area Sales Manager
The successful candidates will be required to:
Consistently meet or exceed agreed business development targets.
Have detailed knowledge and experience in the distribution of FMCG products.
Develop the annual area sales plan.
Motivate, train and develop the local sales teams.
Manage and drive customers/partners towards profitable growth.
Identify and develop new and incremental sales business opportunities.
The Person:The right candidates must:
Have good knowledge in distribution & customer development in the sector of FMCG.
Possess a good university degree in any discipline.
Possess first class numeric and communication skills.
Have excellent customer relation skills.
Possess three to five (3–5) years successful selling experience at sales management level.
Possess high levels of determination and desire to succeed in a result oriented environment.
Be a good team player but with the ability to drive the team to unsurpassed success
Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 12 Aug 2011
Regional Sales Manager
All Business Units - All States
The Role: Regional Sales Manager
Deliver regional sales targets and objectives.
Execute the company’s sales plans for the region, thereby ensuring profitability and growth of the company’s brands in the designated region.
Manage and drive customers/partners in the region towards profitable growth as well as develop new ones in accordance with Company procedures.
Identify and explore new regional sales opportunities.
Develop and grow the capabilities of the sales team in the region through regular performance reviews, monitoring of objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned.
The Person:The right candidates must:
Have a B.A. or B.Sc. Degree in Marketing/Business Studies.
Have five to nine (5–9) years cognate working experience in a similar position.
Have computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Have good knowledge in distribution & customer development in the sector of FMCG.
Have excellent Managerial skills.
Have excellent planning and organizing skills.
Have excellent customer relation skills.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Have good team building skills.
Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.
CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 12 Aug 2011
CUSTOMER SERVICE CHAMPION
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Customer Service Champion
The successful candidate will be required to:
Own weekly critical material stock-out (CMS) meeting between local purchasing team and planners.
Liaise with planners to determine top SKU’s with 80% value (A category items) and ensure that there are no materials stock-out for the products through closer interaction with buyers for local materials follow up and supply team for imported materials.
Monitor away NPD from operational planers. Materials inflow for initial production should be in line with proposed launch date. Liaise accordingly with marketing, purchasing and factory on issues relating to artworks approval, BOM’s, etc to avoid undue delays.
Improve service level to 100% for all major products by working with depot services manager to ensure prompt distribution of FG ex –factory and RDC to depots.
Work with planners to develop departmental KPI’S and generate monthly reports
Understand and measure changes in sales forecasts SKU by SKU AND monitor impact on inventory level
The Person:
The right candidate must:
Possess a good university degree in sciences, engineering and other numerical discipline, an MBA will be an added advantage
Possess minimum of 3-5 years work experience in production processes
Have a detailed knowledge of the production planning and purchasing process together with the understanding of company portfolio of materials.
Be familiar with stock control techniques and issues.
Have a deep experience of MRPII techniques and systems
Have a good knowledge of MFG.PRO application
Be a computer literate (Ms-word, Ms- excel, access, powerpoint).
Have a CANDO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted
SALES ANALYST
HPZ - Lagos
The Role: SALES ANALYST
The successful candidate will be required to:
Support demand planning through the analysis of regional & category performance based on historical perspectives.
Analyse economic data for support in budgeting process.
Analyse competitors activities and it’s impact on sales.
Analyse impact of price changes & promotional activities on ROI.
Support & challenge regional & category performance.
Develop reporting format for effective regional & national category performance.
The Person: The right candidate must:
Have a degree in Economics or Mathematics or Science.
Have between three (3)-to five (5) years working experience in similar role.
Possess excellent data analysing skills.
Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel /Database software.
Have knowledge of statistical process control.
Have experience in sales, marketing or banking industry.
Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.
Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted.
Regional Sales Manager PZ Wilmar
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Regional Sales Manager
The successful candidate will be required to;
Deliver regional sales targets and objectives.
Execute the company’s sales plans for the region, thereby ensuring profitability and growth of the company’s brands in the designated region.
Manage and drive customers/partners in the region towards profitable growth as well as develop new ones in accordance with Company procedures.
Identify and explore new regional sales opportunities.
Develop and grow the capabilities of the sales team in the region through regular performance reviews, monitoring of objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned.
The Person: The right candidates must:
Have a B.A. or B.Sc. Degree in Marketing/Business Studies.
Have five to nine (5–9) years cognate working experience in a similar position.
Have computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Have good knowledge in distribution & customer development in the sector of FMCG.
Have excellent Managerial skills.
Have excellent planning and organizing skills.
Have excellent customer relation skills.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Have good team building skills.
Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.
Chief Engineer - PZ Wilmar
All Business Units - Lagos
Job Role: Chief Engineer – PZ Wilmar
The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient management of all engineering activitiesand will be required to:
· To coordinate and liaise with HO Manchester regarding the engineering aspects of projects · Plan, prioritise and organise engineering projects on site
· Ensure that world class engineering processes and procedures are implemented
· Evolve proposals for fostering energy conservation activities
· Prepare estimates for local costing, specification and oversee the selection contractors for engineering activities
· Ensure Health and safety management practices in all engineering activities
·Provide Engineering support to the site.
KEY ACCOUNTS MANAGER
HPZ - All States
The Role: KEY ACCOUNTS MANAGER
The successful candidate will be required to:
Manage & develop minimum of four (4) & a maximum of six (6) customers.
Develop customer capability for managing & executing trade marketing initiatives.
Effectively manage customer stock turnaround & service level into credit management.
Develop & implement systems & process for key accounts management.
Measure & improve customer profitability.
Develop skills for customer’s sales representatives.
The Person: The right candidate must:
Possess minimum of B.SC in Science or related management discipline.
Have between three (3) to five (5) years working experience in similar role.
Have good communication skills.
Have excellent interpersonal skills.
Have good knowledge of inventory management (experience in Key Accounts Management would be an added advantage).
Be exceptional at relationship management and business development with extensive customer interaction.
Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.
Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted.
Quality Manager PZ WILMAR
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Quality Manager
The successful candidates will be required to:
Manage the Quality team to deliver quality control and quality assurance on site.
Drive continuous improvement of quality.
Ensure policies (hygiene & quality) and standards are followed.
Conduct QA audits of suppliers and contractors.
Manage site quality training.
Ensure QA processes are effectively applied during production.
The Person:The right candidates must:
Possess B.Sc. in Microbiology, B.Sc. Chemistry, B.Sc. Food Technology/Food Science.
Have three to five (3–5) years work experience in a similar position.
Possess the ability to withstand stress and pressure.
Be an experienced Quality personnel with good knowledge of R&D and Manufacturing/CAT Technologies.
Possess good managerial skills.
Closing date: 19 Aug 2011
Shift Manager Refinery - PZ Wilmar
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Shift Manager (Refinery)
The successful candidate is required to:
Monitor and control the operations in all sections of the refinery during the shift.
Ensure that the finished product meets all the quality specifications.
Monitor and control the usage of all raw materials to ensure optimal usage and minimal wastage.
Ensure all other sources of waste are minimised (energy, labour).
Ensure plant optimisation to achieve production targets.
Ensure all safety standards are adhered to always.
Ensure good housekeeping and GMP are maintained in the plant.
Develop subordinates .
Drive Plant Efficiency Improvement programmes (TPM, FIG, 5S etc.).
The Person: The successful candidate must:
Possess a university degree/HND in Engineering.
Have three to five (3-5) years refinery operation experience.
Have a knowledge of oil refinery Systems operation and maintenance.
Have excellent technical skills.
Have excellent analytical skills.
Have excellent troubleshooting skills.
Have excellent time management skills.
Have excellent communication skills.
Closing date: 19 Aug 2011
Customer Service Excellence Manager - PZ Wilmar
All Business Units - All States
The Role: Customer Service Excellence Manager
The successful candidates will be required to:
Manage the development and implementation of customer service excellence and strategy.
Manage relationship with the Logistics Service Providers.
Ensure customer / supply chain interface optimization (trade off evaluation of cost to service all customers).
Develop and manage distribution cost models (use of ABC methodology) – Cost to serve.
Develop Customer Service contracts including rates negotiation and annual review thereof.
Oversee Customer Order management.
Maintain, develop & deliver relevant KPI`s and systems.
Oversee the Customer Innovation program.
Drive the Customer Service Mindset initiative.
Manage the Operational Relationship with Customers.
The Person:The right candidates must:
Possess a B.Sc. in any discipline with customer service certification (Possession of MBA will be an added advantage).
Have three to five (3–5) years work experience in production process.
Possess excellent customer services skills.
Possess the ability to drive performance of the service providers and ensure no stock-out.
Be familiar with stock control techniques and issues
Possess sound knowledge of MRPII techniques and systems
Have good knowledge of MFG.PRO application.
Closing date: 19 Aug 2011
Head of Manufacturing - PZ Wilmar
All Business Units - Lagos
Job Role: Head of Manufacturing – PZ Wilmar
The successful candidate will be responsible for the Management and control of the manufacturing process for value optimisation and will be required to:
· Set sites targets following business strategies
· Deploy and implement annual plans to deliver service, cost, productivity, quality, innovation and OSHE targets for the sites in accordance with business needs
· Lead the sites to develop and implement continuous improvement plans to deliver sites targets – manufacturing performance management
· Lead HR policy deployment and implementation on sites, including management of employee relations
· Manage and deliver sites financial results: annual budgets, conversion costs and create programmes to deliver financial results
· Actively engage and facilitate the implementation of innovations on the sites, for products, ways of working, service models and supply chain models
Brand Manager PZ Wilmar
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Brand Manager
The successful candidates will be required to:
Create, develop & implement brand strategy to grow brands market share, volume, value and profitability.
Manage NPD (OU dependant).
Recommend & implement pricing strategy.
Deliver overall budgeted profitability by growing and sustaining brand performance.
Lead selection of appropriate trade channels.
Explore & exploit new opportunities for the brands.
Develop and execute approved A&P plan for assigned brands within guidelines.
Monitor, control and report brand performance through brand health indicators such as NNS, GM, MC & key consumer KPIs providing solutions to shortfalls.
Understand and apply relevant external environment inc consumer insights, competitor activity and other PZ OU activity (networks).
Manage product life cycle including demand forecasting and minimising residuals.
The Person:The right candidates must:
Possess a good university degree in any discipline (Business Administration preferably)
Possess first class numeric and communication skills.
Have five to seven (5-7) years experience in a similar role, within a reputable/international company, preferably in the foods industry.
Possess high levels of determination and desire to succeed in a result oriented environment
Be a good team player.
Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.
Closing date: 19 Aug 2011
MARKETING MANAGER-Consumer Electronics
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.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 19 Aug 2011
Head of Technical - PZ Wilmar
All Business Units - Lagos
Job Role: Head of Technical – PZ Wilmar
The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient management all technical activities and will be required to:
· Manage the Quality teams responsible to deliver quality control and quality assurance in the site
· Manage the OSHE teams responsible to deliver Occupational Health, Safety and Environment results.
· Lead the Innovation implementation on the site, looking for best alternatives/options of design to process/manufacturing.
· Develop, built and make available in the organization the Product, Process and Packaging Expertise relevant to the asset base
· Develop TPM programme and support the operations in the implementation of TPM
The Person:
The Right candidate must:
· Possess a B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
· Have computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint
· Have 10 years minimum work experience in the food industry
· Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery and equipment
Closing date: 19 Aug 2011
Head of Logistics- PZ Wilmar
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Head of Logistics
The successful candidates will be required to:
Lead the S&OP process.
Plan site operations to deliver outstanding service and optimize inventory.
Manage Inbound and Outbound logistics. Ensure inventory management.
Develop and implement Customer Service Excellence and Strategy.
Manage relationship with the Logistics Service Providers.
Plan all sites operations and resources to deliver outstanding everyday service to customers: Line scheduling, materials planning/call off.
Implement stock plans to achieve stock targets on materials and finished goods.
Implement site run strategies aiming best asset and service utilization based on dynamic demand signals.
Drive transportation Planning.
Manage Third Party Logistics (3PL).
Ensure Quality management in Warehousing and Distribution.
The Person:The right candidates must:
Possess a B.Sc. in a science related discipline, engineering or any other numeric discipline (Possession of MBA will be an added advantage).
Possess eight to ten (8-10) years work experience in production process.
Have detailed knowledge of the production planning and purchasing process, together with the understanding of company’s portfolio of materials.
Be familiar with stock control techniques and issues.
Have sound knowledge of MRPII techniques and systems.
Have good knowledge of MFG.PRO application.
Possess good experience in Supply chain management, planning, and customer service.
Closing date: 19 Aug 2011
Commercial Export Sales Manager
All Business Units - All States
Commercial Export Sales Manager – Francophone West Africa
The successful candidate is required to:
Ensure clear company processes are in place.
Identify and appoint official country distributors in African markets and provide appropriate information for setting up new customers accounts in MFG in line with agreed distributor’s expectations.
Agree export prices / payment modalities / trading terms with customers in line with procedure.
Collect orders from customers and ensure product availability in site 18 on agreed time.
Establish proven customer payment from bank and prepare a proforma invoice of the order.
Arrange for registration of trademarks of products and all other documents in export countries.
Clarify any special requirements from customers and relate back to PZ.
Forward the proforma invoice to the export logistics department for loading / stuffing arrangement.
Follow up on customer order shipment until delivery for effective customer service.
Ensure good customer relationship management / regular status update.
Ensure alignment with S&OP and inclusion of export orders in the monthly forecast.
Arrange samples and send to customers for test marketing
The Person: The successful candidate is required to possess:
B.Sc. Purchasing and Supply or Social Sciences; MBA will be an advantage.
5 - 9 years working experience in a similar role.
Computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Membership of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered.
Good knowledge of ports operations and the Nigerian freight system.
Good working relationship with NEPC, NACCIMA, MANEG.
Good knowledge of inventory management, planning and organising skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Fluency In French Language COMPULSORY.
CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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