Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited Latest Job Vacancies

Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited is one of the largest manufacturing companies in Nigeria, producing and distributing some of the nation’s most- loved beverages in the country like; Pepsi, 7Up, Mirinda, Teem, Mountain Dew, H2oH!, Lipton Ice Tea and Aquafina premium drinking water. SBC has recently entered into Home & Personal Care category with the 2SURE brand and launched its first product, a Hand & Surface Sanitizer. Seven Up boasts of nine bottling plants with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities strategically located across various regions in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Electrical / Automation Engineer

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• Responsible for the project design of instruments and electronic equipment as well as the implementation of related projects to ensure completion at the desired timeline.
• Responsible for services needed by the plants in terms of the troubleshooting, maintenance and spare parts needed to ensure continuous operation and better performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure writing and maintaining program backups and software for all equipment in the plant.
• Conducts calibration of all electronic instruments such as transducers and maintains all electronic equipment in the company such as electronic bottle inspectors, fill height detectors, COBRIX, and PLCs.
• Lead regular inspections for automation and electrical components of the PET line and ensures line maintenance are carried out by the team as per maintenance plan.
• Develops a list of critical electronic spare parts that will be available to prevent stoppages of the production lines/utility. Plans for timely requisition and acquisition of the needed spare parts, with diligence to keep parts inventory levels to the minimum.
• Effectively communicate to management any critical actions needed to restore the condition of the equipment to 100% reliability.
• Develops and ensures compliance to the maintenance program for all instrumentation and electronics.
• Plan and ensure seamless executions of annual maintenance and cleaning of all electronics components.
• Builds and reinforces relationships with Production, Quality Assurance, Production Planning and relevant government regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelor of Engineering Degree (B.Eng.) or HND in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
• 3 – 5 years relevant hands-on FMCG operation and maintenance experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a beverage bottling company in a managerial capacity.
• Experienced in budgeting and people management
• Knowledge of bottling operations: Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health and Safety
• Operational planning expertise/experience
• Must Possess CMRP CERTIFICATION or similar
• Engineering certification will be an added advantage.
• Experience in plant manufacturing operations, project planning & implementation.
• Previous new equipment or line installation or extension could be an advantage.
• Understanding of business case/cost benefits analysis preparation and basic financial analysis tools.
• Proven competencies with budgeting procedures and management of costs.
• Good understanding and experience of current WC manufacturing methodologies.
• Good understanding of HQSE modalities and codes.
• Good understanding of GMP and GHK (5S) standards
• Good oral communication, influencing and relationship skills.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Sales Capability Manager

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• Lead the training and development of sales staff across regions to achieve exceptional performance.

Responsibilities

• Sales Training Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive sales training strategies that align with the company’s sales goals and market dynamics.
• Skill Development: Identify training needs and deliver targeted sales training programs to enhance the product knowledge, selling skills, and negotiation capabilities of the sales team.
• Continuous Learning: Establish a culture of continuous learning and improvement by providing access to resources, workshops, and tools to enhance sales capabilities.
• Performance Metrics: Create and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of sales training initiatives on the team’s performance
• Feedback Mechanisms: Develop feedback mechanisms to gather input from sales teams and use this feedback to continually refine training programs.
• Sales Competency Framework: Create and maintain a competency framework for sales roles, clearly defining the skills and knowledge required for success.
• Market Insights: Stay up-to-date with market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitive intelligence, and use this information to infuse innovation into the sales process.
• Technology Integration: Explore and recommend sales technology solutions and tools to enhance sales efficiency and effectiveness.
• Product Knowledge: Ensure sales staff is well-versed in the full range of beverage products, production processes, and unique selling points.
• Sales Strategies: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop innovative sales strategies and promotional campaigns, driving market share growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales training and development, preferably in the manufacturing or beverage industry.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in using sales and training software and tools.
• Knowledge of market trends and industry best practices.
• Results-oriented with a proven track record of improving sales team performance.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Warehouse Operations Specialist – Raw Materials

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• To ensure proper stock storage, issuing, documentation and accountability.
• To maintain proper and optimal warehouse layouts, ensure proper stock storage, issuing, documentation and accountability to support with smooth production runs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the receiving, offloading and storage of raw materials from Vendors, Central Stores, and other regions in stores.
• Supervise the issuing of all raw materials to production following FIFO and other stock items to users.
• Supervise the posting of all raw materials and other stock SRV out of Navision.
• Supervise the daily count of all raw materials, prepare the daily and weekly raw materials report and publish for all use
• Prepare daily raw materials aging report for local management and HO use.
• Monitor re-order level for all raw materials in use.
• Supervise the daily, weekly and periodic stock count of all other stock items for proper accountability.
• Supervise and maintain GMP/GSP in Raw Materials and other stores.
• Supervise the posting of TRV into Navision and SRV out of Navision.
• Monitor and supervise the issuing of all production spares to users from production store.
• Supervise daily, weekly and periodic stock count in the Raw Material stores.
• Attend to all internal and external audit request and issues.
• Warehouse Reporting

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of a First Degree (HND / B.SC) preferably in Social Science or Analytical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ cognate experience
• Relevant professional certification is an added advantage.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Business Knowledge: Working knowledge and understanding of warehouse operations, processes, policies, and systems.
• Stock Reconciliation and an ability to organize warehouse outlay.
• Numerical Proficiency: Ability to access, use, interpret and communicate mathematical information and ideas quickly.
• A demonstrated ability to:
  • Work, coordinate, control and supervise others on the job.
  • Work under pressure
  • Stand and work long hours.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Electrical / Automation Team Lead

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Positon Overview

• Responsible for the project design of instruments and electronic equipment as well as the implementation of related projects to ensure completion at the desired timeline.
• Responsible for services needed by the plants in terms of the troubleshooting, maintenance and spare parts needed to ensure continuous operation and better performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure writing and maintaining program backups and software for all equipment in the plant.
• Conducts calibration of all electronic instruments such as transducers and maintains all electronic equipment in the company such as electronic bottle inspectors, fill height detectors, COBRIX, and PLCs.
• Lead regular inspections for automation and electrical components of the PET line and ensures line maintenance are carried out by the team as per maintenance plan.
• Develops a list of critical electronic spare parts that will be available to prevent stoppages of the production lines/utility. Plans for timely requisition and acquisition of the needed spare parts, with diligence to keep parts inventory levels to the minimum.
• Effectively communicate to management any critical actions needed to restore the condition of the equipment to 100% reliability.
• Develops and ensures compliance to the maintenance program for all instrumentation and electronics.
• Plan and ensure seamless executions of annual maintenance and cleaning of all electronics components.
• Builds and reinforces relationships with Production, Quality Assurance, Production Planning and relevant government regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelor of Engineering Degree (B.Eng.) or HND in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
• 3 – 5 years relevant hands-on FMCG operation and maintenance experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a beverage bottling company in a managerial capacity.
• Experienced in budgeting and people management
• Knowledge of bottling operations: Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health and Safety
• Operational planning expertise/experience
• Must Possess CMRP CERTIFICATION or similar
• Engineering certification will be an added advantage.
• Experience in plant manufacturing operations, project planning & implementation.
• Previous new equipment or line installation or extension could be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Distribution Manager

Locations: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment, across multiple shifts
• He/she will deliver and execute daily and short-term plans to achieve operational and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Set distribution goals and plan and manage distribution operations to achieve the set goals.
• Develop and implement distribution strategies and plans to facilitate the efficient transfer of products between while meeting cost and volume targets
• Oversee daily routes and improve route plans to ensure timely deliveries.
• Ensures compliance of distribution processes to company quality policies and ISO standards.
• Co-ordinate with other Distribution Managers across all regions to ensure receipt of stocks transferred.
• Analyzes distribution and logistical problems to develop solutions including hardware and software applications that drive accuracy, efficiency, and customer loyalty.
• Identify resources, perform workload assignments and provide assistance. Monitor all trailer drivers (both outsourced and staff drivers) to ensure quick and prompt delivery.
• Ensuring health and safety standards are met

Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc.) or HND in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations Management.
• 5 – 8 years relevant hands-on distribution management experience.
• Additional qualification in logistics and supply chain management
• Communication skills
• Collaborative skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Result Oriented
• Ability to take initiative.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Key Accounts Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• The Key Account Manager is responsible for implementing the company’s overall sales strategy.
• They will be involved in selling products, goods and services to customers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Exceed or achieve monthly sales target/ new business development served in the assigned area.
• Promote the business success by implementing the cascaded annual business strategy.
• Develop and maintain strategic long-term trusting relationships with high volume clients to accomplish organic growth and long-term company objectives
• Ensure the availability of stock for sale.
• Execute the route to market strategy.
• Researching market trends and generating more sales
• Any other task as assigned by the management.

Qualifications

• A First Degree in a Management course or any relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years FMCG sales experience in route to market and sales management with a proven track record.
• A post graduate degree in a relevant field will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Key Accounts Officer

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• The Key Account Officer is responsible for implementing the company’s overall sales strategy. He/she will be involved in selling products, goods and services to customers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Exceed or achieve monthly sales target/ new business development served in the assigned area.
• Promote the business success by implementing the cascaded annual business strategy.
• Develop and maintain strategic long-term trusting relationships with high volume clients to accomplish organic growth and long-term company objectives
• Submit daily sales reviews and reports
• Ensure the availability of stock for sale.
• Execute the route to market strategy.
• Researching market trends and generating more sales
• Any other task as assigned by the management.

Qualifications

• A First Degree in a Management course or any relevant field.
• Minimum of 2 years FMCG sales experience in route to market and sales management with a proven track record.
• A post graduate degree in a relevant field will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Finance Lead – Payroll

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• The main purpose of the Finance Lead – Payroll role is to ensure the accurate management of payroll operations while providing essential support in financial reporting, taxation compliance, and budgeting processes.
• This role plays a vital role in maintaining financial accuracy, compliance with regulations, and contributing to the financial stability and growth of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of employee compensation, including payroll records, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions, addressing payroll inquiries as needed.
• Provide assistance in the preparation of accurate financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, while collaborating with the accounting team to maintain precise financial records.
• Offer support for tax compliance efforts, including income tax, sales tax, and other applicable taxes, to ensure timely and accurate tax returns, while staying updated on changes in tax laws and assisting in managing financial risks related to taxation.
• Collaborate in the development and management of the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to establish financial goals and providing financial forecasts to support decision-making.
• Assist in coordinating with external auditors during financial audits, ensuring audit requirements are met, and contributing to the implementation of audit recommendations to improve internal controls.
• Collaborate in financial data analysis to identify trends and provide insights to enhance cost control and revenue generation, as well as support efforts to monitor and manage cash flow effectively for financial stability.
• Contribute to ensuring compliance with financial and tax regulations, participating in proactive risk management strategies, and assisting in the implementation of internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
• Collaborate within the finance team, including payroll, accounting, and taxation functions, to provide support and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, finance or any related field.
• ICAN/ CPA/ ACCA certification is required.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in payroll management, financial reporting assistance, and taxation support.
• Proven work experience as an Accounts Manager.
• Knowledge of MS office and payroll, accounting and taxation reporting software –UltraTax, SAP etc.
• In- depth knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping processes.
• Knowledge of state and federal tax form processes.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, compliance standards, and payroll systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and speech
• Excellent accounting skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent analytical, problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to details with excellent analytical skills.
• Leadership and Management Skills.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• The Regional Sales Manager is to ensure effective and efficient management of sales operation through prompt order generation and delivery of products to customers.
• They are to ensure safety and judicious use of company properties in the sales department.

Responsibilities

• The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for leading the sales and distribution strategy for products sold through Distributors and other customers within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with customers and drive customer satisfaction through superior service and execution.
• Achieve agreed distribution level of all SBC products and surpass KPI targets within assigned territory.
• Drive total profitable growth in accordance with both long range and annual sales plan.
• Assist in the delivery of key business metrics (i.e. Category Share) in a manner that is consistent with the strategic direction of the business.
• Handle a large sales team & develop them by building right skills through coaching & motivating them so they have appropriate sales capability to deliver their objectives.
• Grows level of customer satisfaction, maintains win/win business relationship, and ensures effective communication with all key buying influences.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing course or any relevant field. Membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Minimum of 5 years beverage sales experience in territory and distributor management with a proven track record
• A post graduate degree in a relevant field will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.