Recruitment at PZ Cussons

Job Title: Neighbourhood Channel Sales Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Contract

Job Role

• Implement the sales strategy to deliver agreed business objectives within assigned Neighbourhood.
• Must be able to influence, inspire and drive performance without having direct management responsibility for distributor staff.
• A key contributor to the success of the PZ Cussons commercial strategic plan; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.

Responsible to:

• Zonal Manager

Responsible for: 

• Van Sales Representative

Key Responsibilities / Measurement / Performance Indicators

• Manage VSR and achievement of their secondary sales
• Expand Coverage in the Neighbourhood outlets
• Provide availability of MSL in the Neighbourhood outlets
• Coaching and accompaniment of VSR
• Effective promo management in the Neighbourhood outlets
• Ensure SFA parameters are tracked and achieved
• Drive excellent brand visibility through picture of success and implementation
• Market intelligence gathering and competitor activity monitoring and report timely.

Internal & External Relationships:

• Coverage
• Achieve secondary sales target
• Weighted distribution target
• Agreed VSR coaching & Accompaniment

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience Needed:

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
• Minimum of 1 year experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
• Computer Literacy
• 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.

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

Functional or Technical / Business Skills:

• Commercial Acumen – Emerging
• Customer Management – Emerging
• Negotiation Skills – Emerging
• In Market Execution – Emerging
• Selling Skills – Emerging
• Sales Drivers – Emerging
• Channel Strategy – Emerging
• Communication/Interpersonal skills – Developed
• IT Skills –  Developed

Application Closing Date
12th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Maintenance Planner

Job ID: JR001972
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• A Maintenance Planner and Scheduler plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance operations. Here’s a breakdown of the typical responsibilities and requirements found in a job description:

Core Responsibilities
Planning Maintenance Activities:

• Develop detailed work plans for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Determine the necessary resources, including labor, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Estimate job durations and costs.
• Create work orders with clear instructions and specifications.

Scheduling Maintenance Activities:

• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules, balancing preventive maintenance with reactive repairs.
• Prioritize work orders based on urgency and criticality.
• Coordinate with operations and production to minimize downtime.
• Schedule resources effectively to maximize productivity.

Materials and Inventory Management:

• Ensure that necessary parts and materials are available when needed.
• Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with the storeroom.
• Source and procure materials and services from vendors.

Work Order Management:

• Manage work order documentation and track progress.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment history.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders and data.

Communication and Coordination:

• Communicate effectively with maintenance technicians, operations personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with contractors and external vendors.
• Provide regular updates on maintenance schedules and progress.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and efficiency.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Contribute to the development of maintenance procedures and best practices.

Typical Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Typically, a engineering degree or relevant experience in a maintenance environment.
• Experience with maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of maintenance principles and practices.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in using CMMS software, SAP PM.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of equipment and systems relevant to the industry.

Soft Skills:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Considerations:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2 – 3 Years experience
• The specific responsibilities and requirements may vary depending on the industry and the size of the organization.
• A strong understanding of asset management principles is highly valued.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment is essential.
• Proven experience in electrical engineering, preferably in a relevant industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Creative thinking and innovation in design solutions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Aftersales Technician

Job ID: JR001829
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Providing service and customer support during field visits or dispatches.
• Managing all on site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
• Diagnosing errors or technical problems and determining proper solutions.
• Ability to read and understand SOP’s.
• Ensure the safe use of tools and equipment.
• Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements.
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards.
• Ensure no waste of resources or pollution of the environment while fulfilling assigned responsibilities
• Ensure safety management sustenance
• Ensure quality systems management sustenance
• Be part of ensuring sustainable continuous improvement systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification of Trade Test / OND in any Technical Discipline
• Team Work
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills.

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2025.

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

Job ID: JR001759
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting Relationships: Zonal Managers / Key Accounts Manager / Regional Commercial Manager.

Job Purpose
Why does the job exist?

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

Dimensions:

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

Principal Accountabilities
The key outputs of the job

• Not a task list
• Any requirement for organizing & planning including own work and the allocation of resources
• Typical decisions made and if they are advisory or directly responsible for the outcome
• 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.
• Actively lead or participate in Quality Management System implementation and sustenance in all assigned duties.
• Ensure no waste of resources or pollution of the environment while fulfilling assigned responsibilities.
• Ensure safety management sustenance.

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.

Qualifications

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer Literacy.

Experiences (What experience brings success to this role):

• 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.

Internal & External Relationships:

• Identify the most significant ones
• Attach a preferred suppliers list if available
• Detail which networks the jobholder will be part of e.g., finance, category
• Zonal Managers
• Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
• Customers
• Agencies
• PZ Marketing & Sales network.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:

• List any qualifications required to do the job
• Be specific about the experience needed
• Focus on type of experience not the time served.

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
26th March, 2025.

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

Job ID: JR001753
Location: Aba Factory, Abia
Job type: Full time
Responsible: The Aba Head of Site Operations – Manufacturing Manager
Peers: Process Production Manager; QC/QA Manager; Maintenance Managers
Dimensions: Headcount of over 100 Personnel. 70 Direct reports.

Job Description

• To plan and coordinate production operations effectively to meet production plans and ensure proper maintenance of factory machinery, equipment and tools

Principal Accountabilities

• To ensure effective and efficient coordination of production operations to meet and deliver volume targets by due dates meeting specific quality standards as required by demand and supply plans
• To ensure maintenance programmes are carried out promptly and continuous availability of equipment/machinery; ensure Health, Safety and Environment Management
• To prepare reports on daily productions, overall equipment efficiency (OEE), plan achievement and adherence (PAA) to account for material usage variances (MUV) and confirmation of monthly production plan
• Managing team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned
• Responsible for process budget and cost management.
• Occupational Health, Safety and Environment systems (OH&SE) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
• Continuous improvement, communication and employee relations
• To ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Internal & External Relationships:

• Collaborates with the Process team in delivering the weekly agreed supply plan.
• Works closely with the process team, the operations team and the QC/QA team to ensure the agreed plan is delivered within budget.
• Contractors
• Production Shift Managers and Team Leaders
• Process department managers and staff.
• Manufacturing Manager

Qualification, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed

• B.Sc. / M.Eng. Mechanical, Production or Project engineering,
• MBA Membership of COREN
• Sound knowledge of SAP Manufacturing Execution F2S Module
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar position
• Ability to withstand stress and pressure
• Good eye for infrastructural, design and engineering details
• Proficient in Microsoft office packages (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good knowledge of machine design
• Ability to withstand stress and pressure
• Good eye for infrastructural, design and engineering details
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite
• Excellent Analytical and Numerical skills
• Excellent planning and scheduling skills.
• Good communication skills.

Key Attributes:

• Coordinates and ensures Planning and Organizing of activities to achieve goals
• Shows appreciation/encouragement while Working with People rather than apportioning blame
• Gives full commitment to the Principles and Values of the organization
• Demonstrates Commercial Orientation and an understanding of business issues
• Thinks more broadly about impact of actions – Analysis and Decision Making
• Embraces Innovation and Change to solve business challenges
• Establishes Interacting and Communicating networks links within and outside the organization

Application Closing Date
22nd March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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