Recruitment at PZ Cussons

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: Site Risk Manager

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full time

Responsibilities

• To ensure continual sustenance of the organisation’s management systems, including recertification when due:
• ISO45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System
• ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management
• To support (where applicable to HSE) the implementation of other management systems subscribed to by the organisation.
• GMP ISO22716:2007, QMS ISO9001:2015, EnMS ISO50001:2018
• To continuously monitor & communicate HSE performance indicators as weekly reports to Site Management and Group HSE team, and monthly reports to the Engineering Team.
• Coordination and management of the implementation of HSE projects on Ikorodu site
• To ensure planned and timely servicing of fire extinguishers, hydrants, hose reels, smoke detectors, heat sensors, manual call points and alarm systems to maintain them in good working conditions.
• To develop and implement contractor management system for the Ikorodu factory site.
• To ensure effective and efficient coordination of fire marshals, first aiders, safety and environmental champions to meet operational expectations.
• Collaborates with the Engineering & Maintenance team, factory team, and emergency response team in ensuring safe executions of routine and non-routine jobs.
• Works closely with the regulatory and certification bodies to ensure compliance with statutory and other relevant standards.
• Liaise with Contractors to achieve compliance with corporate HSE targets.
• Engineering Department managers and staff.
• Head of Engineering

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc./ M.Sc. Sciences/ Engineering, Risk Management
• NEBOSH International Certificate in Health & Safety Management
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training
• Membership of a recognised safety professional body.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 2 – 4 years experience working in a similar role with at least 3 years of management experience.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.

What we can offer you

• Culture -We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
• Learning – We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
• Compensation – You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance,, Employee Stock Options, annual bonus, plus other benefits.

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.

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

Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager

Job ID.: JR001995
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Job Role
Manage end to end procurement processes for all commodities materials. Tasks will include:

• Price Negotiations
• Cost Model Reviews:
• Engage with the deployment of EPDs and NPDs
• Be a key contact for all procure to pay activities.
• Contract/Schedule and PIR Management;

Manage and implement SAP related tasks:

• Ensure quota arrangement is maintained where needed
• Ensure all active materials are set up with valid contracts
• Escalate SAP issues that may require expert handling.
• Ensure contracts data integrity within the system by carrying out periodic data health checks.

Price Trends Monitoring:

• Constant follow up with input raw material market prices and price trends.
• Be engaged with external business environment, foreign exchange movements and government policies to proactively anticipate business impact.
• Conduct due diligence benchmarking within commodities subcategories.
• Internal and External Relationship Management;
• Build effective strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Engage suppliers effectively and proactively.
• Plan monthly and/or quarterly supplier engagement sessions.
• Plan supplier visits where and when necessary.
• Participate in helping resolve supplier issues and complaints.
• Attend internal cross-functional meetings.
• Attend to requests from other internal and/or external parties.
• Be an effective liaison between internal and external stakeholders.

Create and Deliver Effective Budget:

• Support in the setting up of the commodities standard cost
• Deliver yearly commodities spend within budget as aligned with the business.
• Identify, Implement and Deliver Sustainable and Long-Term Savings Opportunities;
• Through the strategy creation process, identify and explore all potential value levers.
• Constantly engage with the suppliers and R&D teams to identify, implement and deliver cost saving opportunities.

Monitor Inventory Levels:

• Participate in the setting of stockholding norms for commodities materials purchased by the organisation.
• Provide corrective action support for inventories that vary from plan.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.

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

Job Title: Neighbourhood Channel Sales Manager

Job ID: JR002054
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Contract
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.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:

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

PZ Cussons Leadership Competencies Required
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.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.

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

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:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Quality Assurance Analyst

Job ID: JR002032
Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities

• In charge of all Quality Control activities cutting across in-coming material quality inspection, in process checks, results from the laboratory and final packaging quality of finished goods.
• Coordinates the general audit of refinery processes, production processes and packing hall processes in accordance with Good advisory or directly responsible for the outcome Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and ISO 9001:2015 to ensure consistent quality of products from batch to batch. Conduct full investigation on all market complaints and coordinate market survey on PZ Wilmar and competition brands.
• Coordinates the Quality assurance technicians in the full coverage of the entire manufacturing processes by monitoring and controlling of the quality of intermediates and finished products.
• Review of manufacturing batch records and Lot packaging records to ensure complete documentation is in place at all time.
• Compile all generated routine QA compliance shift reports and communicates all noncompliance observations, the corrective action taken and communication of all production reports as regards to quality.
• Implement withdrawal of retain samples for storage to ensure representative retention of Products before the expiry of such products and ensuring full inventory management of retained samples with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Partake in all troubleshooting activities that may occur on production lines to ensure that the root cause is identified and solution found without compromising quality.
• Oversees the general quality inspection of finished goods/raw materials in the warehouse and other storage rooms to ensure finished goods/raw materials are kept at specified storage conditions.
• Monitor and coordinate Quality Transactions of raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods from different location on MFG-Pro.
• Conduct 3rd part audit for all suppliers, as well as validation of suppliers.

Requirements

• B.Sc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Science, Food Science & Technology and Laboratory Technology would be preferable.
• 2 – 3 years work experience in a similar role.
• Computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent Quantitative and Qualitative Analyses skills.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.

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

Note: PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!

Job Title: Business to Business Territory Sales Analyst

Job Requisition ID: JR002023
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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
30th April, 2025.

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

Job Title: Plant Operator

Job Requisition ID: JR001862
Location:  Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• To set up production machines, set stipulated parameters for different SKUs/product lines and change parametric settings during change of line/SKUs.
• To monitor and identify malfunctioning machine/parts and fix it before total breakdown.
• To carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on all the machines on the production lines.
• Reports any fault he cannot fix within economically rational time to the maintenance (engineering) team.
• To ensure that all products meet quality specifications.
• Maintains equipment in optimum condition.
• Keeps the environment of the packing plant especially your work area clean in line with GMP and 5s philosophy.
• Operates the equipment to obtain consistent and continuous operation of the plant in line with the detailed production plans.
• Takes and record operational parameters at required intervals.
• Troubleshoots minor problems.

Application Closing Date
24th April, 2025.

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

Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager

Job ID.: JR001995
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Job Role
Manage end to end procurement processes for all commodities materials. Tasks will include:

• Price Negotiations
• Cost Model Reviews:
• Engage with the deployment of EPDs and NPDs
• Be a key contact for all procure to pay activities.
• Contract/Schedule and PIR Management;

Manage and implement SAP related tasks:

• Ensure quota arrangement is maintained where needed
• Ensure all active materials are set up with valid contracts
• Escalate SAP issues that may require expert handling.
• Ensure contracts data integrity within the system by carrying out periodic data health checks.

Price Trends Monitoring:

• Constant follow up with input raw material market prices and price trends.
• Be engaged with external business environment, foreign exchange movements and government policies to proactively anticipate business impact.
• Conduct due diligence benchmarking within commodities subcategories.
• Internal and External Relationship Management;
• Build effective strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Engage suppliers effectively and proactively.
• Plan monthly and/or quarterly supplier engagement sessions.
• Plan supplier visits where and when necessary.
• Participate in helping resolve supplier issues and complaints.
• Attend internal cross-functional meetings.
• Attend to requests from other internal and/or external parties.
• Be an effective liaison between internal and external stakeholders.

Create and Deliver Effective Budget:

• Support in the setting up of the commodities standard cost
• Deliver yearly commodities spend within budget as aligned with the business.
• Identify, Implement and Deliver Sustainable and Long-Term Savings Opportunities;
• Through the strategy creation process, identify and explore all potential value levers.
• Constantly engage with the suppliers and R&D teams to identify, implement and deliver cost saving opportunities.

Monitor Inventory Levels:

• Participate in the setting of stockholding norms for commodities materials purchased by the organisation.
• Provide corrective action support for inventories that vary from plan.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.

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

Job Title: Territory Sales Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR002022
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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
30th April, 2025.

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