Vacancies at Givanas Group

Givanas Group is a dynamic and innovative multi-business organization that operates across multiple industries, providing high-quality products and services to customers across West Africa. With a customer-driven commitment to excellence, innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility, Givanas Group is a leading investment management conglomerate with operations across 9 different companies with diversified business offerings ranging from manufacturing, distribution, trading, hospitality and print.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group IT Manager

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Group IT Manager is responsible for leading and managing IT operations across the organization, ensuring the seamless delivery of IT services, systems, and infrastructure to meet current and future business needs.
• This role includes overseeing asset tracking, enforcing security measures, providing IT support, and maintaining compliance through regular audits, monitoring, and policy enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group IT strategy in alignment with the organization’s business objectives.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of IT assets, including hardware, software, and licenses.
• Implement systems to monitor, track, and manage devices across the organization.
• Oversee the day-to-day IT operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of systems and networks.
• Manage IT budgets, ensuring cost-effective procurement of hardware, software, and services.
• Implement and enforce IT security policies to protect company data and systems.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and security audits to safeguard systems and data
• Monitor compliance with IT policies and address any breaches promptly.
• Establish and manage a responsive IT support and helpdesk function to address user issues effectively.
• Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc audits of IT systems, processes, and assets.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards through inspections and reporting.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8-10+ years of experience in IT management, including multi-site operations.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing IT strategies.

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of enterprise IT systems, cloud solutions, cybersecurity frameworks, and asset management tools.
• Hands-on experience with network infrastructure, ERP systems, and emerging technologies.
• Proficiency in project management and change management methodologies.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking with a solution-focused approach.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: careers@givanas.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Sales Administrator

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

• We are looking for a qualified Sales administrator to join our sales team and help us achieve our goals.
• You will serve as a point of contact for customers with queries about products, orders and deliveries and provide support for sales representatives.
• Our ideal candidate is goal-oriented and has a deep knowledge of customer service best practices.
• If you have exceptional organizational skills and draw energy from being part of a team, we would like to meet you.
• Ultimately, you should be able to contribute to high quality customer service and achieve sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Process orders via email or phone
• Check data accuracy in orders and invoices
• Contact clients to obtain missing information or answer queries
• Liaise with the Logistics department to ensure timely deliveries
• Maintain and update sales and customer records
• Develop monthly sales reports
• Communicate important feedback from customers internally
• Ensure sales targets are met and report any deviations
• Stay up-to-date with new products and features

Requirements and skills

• OND / HND qualification
• 2 years Proven work experience as a Sales administrator or Sales support agent
• Hands on experience with CRM software and MS Office (MS Excel in particular)
• Understanding of sales performance metrics
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• A team player with high level of dedication
• Ability to work under strict deadlines
• Certification in Marketing, Sales or relevant field is a plus.

Salary
N200,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@givanas.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Demand Planner

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare demand forecast (operation forecast) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of demand planning functions.
• Support annual business planning/monthly forecasting process by driving monthly volume and value forecasting.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data and develop statistical forecast models as well as forecast result evaluation.
• Coordinate cross functional research activities to reconcile significant variance and refine forecast models to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
• Regular reporting to the stakeholders and executive management of the demand plans and KPIs.
• Interact with sales, marketing, and finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
• Utilize collaborative and consensus approach by working with sales, marketing, finance, and logistics to ensure updated information is used for demand planning.
• Provide input into supply planning function in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and phase outs (volume planning for latest estimates / annual process).
• Closely coordinate innovation project meetings and communicate action plans to supply the planning team.
• Constantly engage stakeholders to ensure alignment in lead times, inventory days, liquidation plans, and inventory ageing.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in relevant discipline.
• 3yrs+ experience in demand planning/forecasting/supply chain operation planning role.
• Sound/advance knowledge of Microsoft excels to analyze the demand planning and forecasting.
• High analytical skills
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Stock Management
• Business Acumen.

Salary
N300,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@givanas.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Quality Control Analyst

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable university
• Experience Required: 2 years
• Candidates must have good general laboratory knowledge.
  Candidates must have knowledge of quality testing methods for water and dairy products. Also familiar with food safety and hygiene standards e.g GMP, HACCP, ISO
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Additional information:

• Candidates living in Apapa, Surulere and it’s environs stands a better chance.

Salary
N200,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@givanas.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Demand Planner

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare demand forecast (operation forecast) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of demand planning functions.
• Support annual business planning/monthly forecasting process by driving monthly volume and value forecasting.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data and develop statistical forecast models as well as forecast result evaluation.
• Coordinate cross functional research activities to reconcile significant variance and refine forecast models to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
• Regular reporting to the stakeholders and executive management of the demand plans and KPIs.
• Interact with sales, marketing, and finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
• Utilize collaborative and consensus approach by working with sales, marketing, finance, and logistics to ensure updated information is used for demand planning.
• Provide input into supply planning function in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and phase outs (volume planning for latest estimates / annual process).
• Closely coordinate innovation project meetings and communicate action plans to supply the planning team.
• Constantly engage stakeholders to ensure alignment in lead times, inventory days, liquidation plans, and inventory ageing.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in relevant discipline.
• 3yrs+ experience in demand planning/forecasting/supply chain operation planning role.
• Sound/advance knowledge of Microsoft excels to analyze the demand planning and forecasting.
• High analytical skills
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Stock Management
• Business Acumen.

Salary
N300,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@givanas.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.