PZ Cussons | Recruitment

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world’s best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Brand Manager – Beauty (Jellies, Creams, Lotions & Relaxers)

Job number: JR001359
Location: Nigeria 
Employment type: Full-Time
Reports to: Category Lead, Beauty

Job Purpose

• Utilise a thorough understanding of the African consumer, customer and competitor environment to develop compelling brand strategies, aligned to group brand strategies

Significant  Relationships (Internal & external):

• Regional Marketing team
• Brand Development & Activation Team
• Cross-functional teams from Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, HR, NPD, Consumer Insights, Digital
• Advertising agencies & Service providers

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to the creation and development of brand strategy to grow brands market share volume/value and profitability; and oversee strategy implementation.
• Support the delivery of overall budgeted profitability of the brand by developing solid brand strategies that grow and sustain brand performance
• Monitor and report the regional brand’s performance through brand health indicators (NNS, GM, MC) and key consumer KPIs (awareness, trial, attribute rating etc.)
• Explore & exploit new growth opportunities for the brand.
• Initiate and lead the NPD process ensuring that its requirements are managed and delivered according to targets with clear hand over to CBUs at Gate 2
• Collate local consumer insights and output from research plans to feed into the development of the brand strategy
• Define pricing policy for products within the brand portfolio in the Region Develop regional communication material aligned to the brand strategy and that support the delivery of CBU brand plans
• Participate actively in company-wide initiatives as required – e.g. Margin Improvement Proactively identify sources and resource needs to support brand growth

Qualification , Experience & Competencies
Qualifications Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5-7 years demonstrated experience in Brand Management
• Professional Qualification in Marketing is essential
• IT savvy including the use of MS Office Suite of Applications

Capabilities / Technical Skills:
Consumer Champion:

• Insight generation (Developed)
• Communication (Proven strength)
• Digital (Proven strength)

Brand Champion:

• Brand propositions (Developed)
• Strategy (Developed)

Profit and Growth Champion:

• Commercial delivery (Proven strength)
• RTM (Proven strength)

Innovation Champion:

• Innovation (Developed)
• NPD and PLM (Proven strength)

Business Leader:

• Personal leadership (Developed)
• Personal drive (Developed)
• Talent development (Developed)

Job Context & Special Features:
May require:

• Significant in-country and regional travel
• International travel
• Flexibility to work on weekends

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Recruitment, Learning & Development Intern

Job number: JR001517
Location: Nigeria
Employment type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Support Recruitment activities and deliverables.
• Support Learning and Development activities and deliverables.
• Day to Day coordination of pre-training administration
• Analysis of post course evaluation survey for all trainings
• Vendor payment management
• Track and report all vendor and related expenses on the budget tracker

Key Performance Indicators

• Ensure 100% compliance of training rooms promptly cleaned and reset after each training session to prepare for subsequent use at least 24 hours after the training.
• Ensure 100% compliance for all necessary training equipment (e.g., audiovisual equipment, computers, projectors) is operational and ready for use before the start of training sessions at least 12 hours before the start of training.
• Ensure that training rooms are set up and ready for use at least 12 hours before the scheduled start time of training sessions.
•  Ensure 95% closure rate on all TSM contact shared within 48hrs (recruitment)
•  Prepare and submit post course evaluation report 48 hours after each training.
• Submit monthly post course evaluation report for all trainings completed within the month.
•  Prompt filling of ITF returns for each training 2 weeks before each training (3weeks for online)

Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Possess a University Degree, in any discipline, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration and Psychology
• Possess Less than 1 year experience in Human resource/relevant experience.
• Be a computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and Power point.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Enthusiasm for the role and a genuine interest in HR functions.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Procurement Analyst

Job ID.: JR001510
Location: Nigeria (PZ Wilmar Factory)
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Working with the Head of Procurement to prepare plans for the purchase of raw & packaging materials, equipment, services, and supplies.
• Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviewing, comparing and analyzing products and services to be purchased.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
• Monitoring, analysis, and evaluation of intelligence to identify value creating opportunities within the supply chain.
• Support development of category strategies then implement and execute strategy.
• Provide the key local interface between the supplier and internal customers to facilitate the resolution of supplier non-conformance and manage supplier escalation/ re-scheduling.
• In conjunction with Procurement manager develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Developing/ agreeing with internal customer.
• Service level Agreements.
• Risk Management programme and appropriate supply measurement tools to assist in driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

• University Degree in any commercial based-discipline.
• Relevant 3+ years post qualification – including some quality procurement -functional experience within a forward thinking, fast-paced and value – adding blue -chip FMCG environment.
• Professional procurement qualification desirable (GIPS/ISM/MBA), and capable of rapidly developing full understanding of world-class procurement systems and practices, including all  of category management processes and associated tools.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Neighbourhood Channel Sales Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR001533
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsible to: Zonal Manager
Responsible for: Van Sales Representative

Job Purpose

• 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

Context / Scope

• A key contributor to the success of the PZ Cussons commercial strategic plan; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.

Key Accountabilities
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

Qualifications

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer Literacy

Experiences: (What experience brings success to this role)

• Minimum of 1 year 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.

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

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:

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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Territory Sales Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR001533
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Details

• Key Distributor management to deliver positive ROI. Efficient supervision of Secondary sales team to drive products availability/Performance management. Retail account management and creation.
• To set territory sales targets & objectives from the overall business targets and objectives. Coaching and accompaniment with Directs reports to enhance efficiency.
• Managing outlets-ensure proper servicing, settle disputes, handle complaints, communicate trade promotions and consumer promotions, oversee merchandising and manage payment terms.
• Develop Distribution-add new markets, new outlets, new beats, new yans, handcarts, trikes and bikes.
• Meet secondary sales volume and target for the territory. Manage KD Staff-sales reps and KPO, Review them daily.
• Key Distributor management to deliver positive ROI. Efficient supervision of Secondary sales team to drive products availability/Performance management. Retail account management and creation.
• To set territory sales targets & objectives from the overall business targets and objectives. Coaching and accompaniment with Directs reports to enhance efficiency.
• Managing outlets-ensure proper servicing, settle disputes, handle complaints, communicate trade promotions and consumer promotions, oversee merchandising and manage payment terms.
• Develop Distribution-add new markets, new outlets, new beats, new yans, handcarts, trikes and bikes. Meet secondary sales volume and target for the territory. Manage KD Staff-sales reps and KPO, Review them daily. Manage KD Warehouse- maintain FIFO, Stacking norm Market visit-At least 12 full days per month, accompanied call with each SR at least one full day in a month.

Attend all:

• Departmental Meetings
• Territorial Sales Meetings
• Area Sales Meetings
• Annual Sales Conference
• Distributor’s forum.

Requirements

• Possess a University Degree in any discipline, preferably in Business Administration.
• Possess two to three years’ experience within a reputable/ multinational company.
• Be a computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and Power point.
• Have strong numerical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be a team player with the ability to drive the team to unsurpassed success.
• Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Procurement Supervisor

Job Number: JR001510
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• Working with the Head of Procurement to prepare plans for the purchase of raw & packaging materials, equipment, services, and supplies.
• Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures. Reviewing, comparing and analyzing products and services to be purchased. Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records. Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts. Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers. Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports. Monitoring, analysis, and evaluation of intelligence to identify value creating opportunities within the supply chain. Support development of category strategies then implement and execute strategy.
• Provide the key local interface between the supplier and internal customers to facilitate the resolution of supplier non-conformance and manage supplier escalation/ re-scheduling. In conjunction with Procurement manager develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Developing/ agreeing with internal customer. Service level Agreements. Risk Management programme and appropriate supply measurement tools to assist in driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

• University Degree in any Commercial based-discipline.
• Relevant 3+ years post qualification — including some quality procurement—functional experience within a forward thinking, fast-paced and value —adding blue —chip FMCG environment.
• Professional procurement qualification desirable (GIPS/ISM/MBA), and capable of rapidly developing full understanding of world-class procurement systems and practices, including all  of category management processes and associated tools.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Assistant Brand Marketing Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Code: JR001522

Responsibilities
M&C Monitoring and Reporting:

• Monitoring and monthly reporting of Marketing M&C spend to ensure compliance to budget
• Weekly reporting of M&C spend to the LT
• Liaise with Procurement Team for timely raising of POs
• Timely reporting and submission of Marketing M&C monthly spend to Finance on/before the last day of each Period

Monitoring and Tracking of Media Campaigns:

• Monthly tracking and monitoring of Brands to ensure compliance of minimum of 90%
• Reconciliation of Media Campaigns within 5 days after 30 days period given for back checks on report•
• Ensure payments are made in line with compliance level of at least 90%•
• Ensure monthly compliance with Third Party Monitoring Agency reports•
• Certify the Third Party Monitoring Agency report is shared at the end of each month

Third Party Management:

• Raising of Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and follow up on Purchase Orders (POs) raising with•
• Procurement within one week of PR raising•
• Liaise with Finance in order to make sure vendors get paid as at when due in line with payment terms stated on Purchase Order•
• Liaise with Procurement Team on registration of new Vendors and reactivation of blocked Vendors for new activity•
• Keeping record of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Contract

Monitoring and Tracking of Brand Activations (New Categories):

• Prepare Online and Offline Activation Briefs to be shared with Agencies•
• Monitor and coordinate execution, tracking and reporting of all activation activities as planned on a weekly basis•
• Liaise with Sales Team for effective activation on the field•
• Weekly tracking of Activations to ensure minimum of 90% compliance with planned objectives•
• Weekly reporting of Activations to the Marketing Team and LT•
• Ensure payment is made in line with percentage achieved•
• Reconcile online and offline Activation execution with Agency with minimum of 90% compliance level within a week of activation completion•
• Conduct Market Visits for insight generations

Support Services for Brand and Business Development:

• Support NAPP Process: Compilation and circulation of NAPP 6 Box summary & Action points within 72 hours, follow up with action owners for closure•
• Support Consumer study sessions for Innovation and Test & Learn Process to guide Business decision on New/Existing Categories•
• Provide support during Marketing Research Process: Participate in Brief development and Summary of Insight to Business, follow up with Agency during Fieldwork, Reporting and Feedback process
• Support E-commerce Business Transformation agenda

Requirements
Qualifications:

• First degree in Social, Human and or Behavioral Sciences or any other related discipline

Experience

• At least 2 – 5 years. work experience in a similar role with a large organization
• Excellent and demonstrable negotiation / organization skills
• Excellent Analytical skills with strong attention to details
• Excellent Microsoft Suite Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel and Power-point

Attributes:

• Coordinates and ensures Planning and Organizing of activities to achieve goals
• 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
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online