Recruitment at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

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: Inbound Logistics Officer 

Job Requisition ID: JR002222
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full time

Job Responsibilities

• To manage staff resource, 3PL operations upon agreed SLA’s [warehousing] & customs clearing processes according to changing needs of the Nigeria business model and portfolio.
• Efficient evaluation of end-to-end costs as it affects as it affects inbound logistics.
• Provide support to other company business functions in the development of client solutions, logistics and transportation pricing requests.
• Making useful recommendations for cost savings for more efficient and effective delivery methods and managing the delivery process to minimize additional costs (i.e. demurrage).
• Stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues.
• Advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.
• Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.
• Maintaining delay-avoidance techniques to ensure correctness, completeness and Conciseness of documents for inspection Agents and other Government Agencies.
• Developing effective receipt, storage and transport services for the businesses.
• This will include agreeing key priorities and setting up Service Level Agreements and business plans with internal teams.
• This will also require strong teamwork with Materials management and factory operations teams to optimize the end-to-end supply chain.
• Externally, the role holder will be required to manage contracts and maintain good working relationships with key service providers including Shipping Lines, Terminal Operators and Clearing agents.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc / HND in Business Administration or any Social Sciences.
• Excellent knowledge of the Customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes and ability to handle Inspection Agents, Banks, Shipping Companies and Terminals.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a large organization.
• Proficiency in computer use.
• Must be driven and ready to work round the clock to meet deadlines.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2025.

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

Job Requisition ID: JR002251
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full time

Job Responsibilities

• Factory Admin Manager oversees all administrative activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations within a manufacturing facility.
• This role involves managing daily support operations, developing administrative procedures, coordinating with other departments, and managing human capital and compliance-related matters

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Finance Internal Controller

Job Requisition ID: JR002187
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full time

Job Responsibilities

• Providing independent review of effectiveness of risk management and control procedures across the business and to highlight observation on deviation / potential risk areas
• Finish the review process in agreed timeline and report to management. • Apply a rigorous and efficient risk-based audit approach which delivers robust assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and control measures with Wilmar policy & process.
• Build and manage great relationships with business partners, providing insights and challenges that enable them to proactively manage performance.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled (spot checks) audit visits to Stock locations / Ikorodu (KD) warehouse / market activations etc. across Nigeria

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a minimum of a Second Class Upper division
• Minimum 3 – 4 years’ experience, including in a multinational (ideally multicultural/multilingual) corporate environment, with exposure to some of the following areas:
• Internal / external audit with detailed understanding of governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Risk based auditing, including the ability to review core financials and business data to identify potential risks and insights.
• In-depth understanding of business processes and systems.
• Root cause analysis and insights generation – understanding an issue or complex problem, the key drivers behind it, and then defining an action plan to address these key drivers, finding a sustainable solution.
• Qualified ACA/ ACCA or equivalent. Candidates with working experience in Audit / Assurance function with Big Assurance function are preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels both (written and verbal).

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Shopper Marketing & Revenue Growth Manager 

Job Requisition ID: JR002264
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full time

Key Accountabilities

• Shopper/Customer Insights: Conduct research to understand shopper behavior, preferences, and needs to drive revenue growth
• Strategy Development: Develop and execute annual shopper marketing plans to drive sales, increase customer engagement, and enhance brand visibility.
• Retail Partnerships: Collaborate with retail partners to develop and execute joint marketing initiatives, promotions, and in-store activations both for open market, MT/GO stores and E-Commerce Customers.
• In-Store Experience: Design and implement in-store experiences, including point-of-sale displays, promotions, Gondola alignment and branding.
• Digital Integration: Integrate digital elements into shopper marketing strategies to enhance the shopping experience.
• Measurement and Evaluation: Track and analyze sales data, shopper behavior, and marketing metrics to measure the effectiveness of shopper marketing initiatives.
• Budget Management: Manage budgets and resources to achieve shopper marketing objectives and  “Win at the Shelf”
• Revenue Growth Strategy: Develop and execute revenue growth strategies to achieve sales targets and expand market share.
• Sales Analysis: Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer behavior to identify opportunities for growth.
• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers to drive revenue growth and improve customer satisfaction.
• Sales Forecasting: Develop and manage demand forecasts alongside demand planning team to ensure accurate revenue projections.
• Ownership of commercial planning meetings(Step 2)
• Performance Management: Monitor and report on sales performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, and product teams, to drive revenue growth.

Measurement / Performance Indicators
Revenue Growth:

• Sales Revenue: Increase in sales revenue attributed to shopper marketing initiatives
• Revenue Growth Rate: Year-over-year revenue growth rate.

Shopper Marketing Effectiveness:

• Shopper Engagement: Increase in shopper engagement metrics (e.g., foot traffic, dwell time, interactions)
• Return on Investment (ROMI): Return on investment for shopper marketing initiatives
• Shopper Insights: Quality and depth of shopper insights gathered through research and analytics.

Operational Efficiency:

• Project Timeliness: Timeliness and efficiency of project execution
• Budget Management: Effective management of budgets and resources.

Qualification, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:
Qualifications:

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Experiences (What experience brings success to this role):

• Minimum of 7 – 10 years commercial experience in marketing or sales
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation, including sales data, market research, and shopper insights.
• Full understanding of sales drivers
• Experience with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, to drive sales result.

Knowledge (What does the person need to know):

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
• Knowledge of Shopper, channel and category trends

Application Closing Date
18th August, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Sales Supervisor 

Job ID: JR002235
Location: Osogbo, Osun
Employment type: Full-time
Department: Sales- HPZ

Description

• 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 with 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 made 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.

Qualifications

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer Literacy

Experiences: (What experience brings success to this role):

• Minimum of 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.

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

Functional or Technical / Business Skills: (What can the holder do):

• 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
31st August, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Engineering / Manufacturing Trainee

Job Requisition ID: JR002227
Location: Aba, Abia
Job type: Full time

Job Responsibilities

• To ensure effective and efficient coordination of production operations to meet and deliver volume targets by due dates meeting specific quality standards required to win in the market.
• To ensure maintenance programmes are carried out promptly so as to deliver a continuous availability of equipment/machinery leading to the achievement of target PAAs and efficiencies per line.
• To ensure a safe production operation within the shift built on the full observance of PZC’s HSE management system and processes.
• To prepare reports (daily shift production reports, Daily shift production volumes/ line/ factory, People attendance reports, machines availability reports, material usage reporting/variances) to account for daily/monthly variances and generation of improvement plans.
• Managing team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned
• Takes responsibility for Implementation and compliance of Management Systems (OHSAS, EMS, QMS, GMP)
• Take responsibility for the Quality of all products produced within the shift and ensuring that all products produced meet and surpass PZC’s quality specifications/standards.
• Continuous improvement, communication, and employee relations.

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. / B.Eng / HND qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering
• Sound Microsoft Suite Software Knowledge and expertise.

Required Experience:

• At least 1 – 3 years work experience in a similar role with a large organization
• 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.

Application Closing Date
3rd August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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