Vacancies at Reckitt Benckiser

Vacancies at Reckitt Benckiser

Reckitt Benckiser is the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company. Every day, across 60 countries, we work with the best people to challenge conventional thinking and strive to find even better ways to give people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes.

We trust people in what they do and we give full accountability and autonomy to make things happen. That’s how we generate the game-changing ideas that built 19 iconic Powerbrands around the world, such as Nurofen, Strepsils, Mucinex, Dettol, Lysol, Finish and Vanish.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supply Planning Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time

About the Role

• Entails supply and distribution planning and execution activities for assigned items for our Brands.
• This position requires daily interaction with Reckitt’s planning and control systems and manages the overall product supply chain to successfully maximize customer service while optimizing inventory and operating costs.
• The role is tasked with maintaining strong partnerships with manufacturing operations & plant schedulers to manage stock levels – as well as, using data insights to establish critical system parameters towards target & safety stock settings.
• To maintain customer service and inventory control in RPM (Raw & Pack materials) & finished goods with a focus on delivering total customer service satisfaction and net working capital targets

Your Responsibilities

• Manage inventory replenishment, including review of factory production plans, stock balancing between LC’s (shuttles), highlight service risks, and proactive communication
• Review and challenge monthly/weekly production, inventory deployment and capacity plans to ensure proper flow of finished goods across the product supply chain for assigned consumer products.
• Work closely and coordinate efforts with Operations, Distribution Planning, L.C. Centers, Sales Forecasting and Marketing.
• Manage inventory levels for raw, pack materials, Finished Goods and W.I.P. categories.
• Manage Orders, ERP, DRP and supply relationship with Co-packers & key material suppliers/vendors
• Support project managers in planning the launch of new products. Responsible for the inventory plan from launch through the product life cycle.
• Take a lead role in using SAP/SNP to fullest extent in support of planning activities.
• Reacts to MRP system messages while maintaining and supporting the system on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Recommending improvement to inventory system where errors could affect the replenishment systems, financial position, credibility, or overall operation.
• Report, resolve, and communicate situations that will impact customer service promptly.
• Develop inventory strategy for all items
• Calculate and maintain target inventory levels (safety stock)
• Lead weekly reason code process for items & OOS/Distress process (file prep and attend weekly call)
• Leads and executes the allocation process for supply (stock availability, weekly execution, and communication).

Professional Qualifications & Experience 

• Must have a BS Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or another related discipline.
• Must have 2 – 3 years of professional planning experience which could include: inventory, supply chain management, production planning, distribution and logistics, shipping and receiving, or forecasting.
•  Work experience within the fast-moving consumer goods industry.

Competence Required:

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Work experience within the fast-moving consumer goods industry
• Must have proven experience working in a fast-paced environment with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must have solid working knowledge using an MRP system (SAP strongly preferred)
• Must have strong computer skills, especially using excel with ability to create spreadsheets and perform advanced formulas and functions.
• Team player – involves working with different departments
• Very strong computer skills (excel, SAP (preferred) etc.)
• Data driven & hands-on approach when necessary. Understand Letter of Credit, Shipping and local Port Clearing process.
• Effective leader skills to be able to drive projects to completion.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage and lead a team.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: R&D Operations Assistant

Location: Nigeria
Employment type: Full time

Job Description

• Focusing on one category – Health, Home or Hygiene – you’ll find new ways to improve our products.
• Working with experts from different teams, you’ll make sure we remain competitive, compliant and safe.
• Breathing new life to existing household names. Ultimately, you’ll ensure they continue to solve real problems and improve the lives of millions of people globally.

You’ll succeed because…

• …You’re a creative and tenacious problem solver.
• You’ve led projects and worked in laboratories before so you’re familiar with the methods and techniques used.
• Degree qualified in a scientific discipline, you’re also able to communicate effectively with colleagues from different fields. Independently minded
• You’ve a healthy curiosity and will actively seek out additional information when you need it.

You’ll love it because…

• …You’ll get to make an impact like never before.
• You’ll be responsible for your own projects – we can’t wait to listen to your ideas.
• The products you help us get out there will make people’s lives better.
• Our iconic brands will provide an incredible platform for you.
• And our dynamic, ownership-driven culture will help bring the very best out of you, every day.

Your Responsibilities

• Generating data which supports product changes to meet regulatory authority standards.
• Executing work on specific projects and delivering against team KPIs
• Ensuring all required formulation, feasibility work analysis, validation, stability testing, industrial trials and dossier preparation are performed on time and to the required quality and regulatory standards.
• Developing knowledge and expertise to provide support for a given product portfolio.

The experience we’re looking for

• Technician Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree equivalent to the region in chemistry, pharmacy, chemical engineering, or other relevant science
• 1-2 years R&D experience with a proven track record of delivery.
• An excellent technical problem solver.
• Project management, prioritization and problem-solving skills are desirable.
• Experience of generating technical documentation and reports.
• Good formulation knowledge and understanding of chemical interactions.

The skills for success:

• Good negotiating and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify and communicate risks.
• Capable of building strong working relationships and strong networking skills
• Good analytical skills
• Strong intellectual curiosity, appetite for exploring new and previously uncharted territories.
• Good communication skills both written and oral in English and good presentation skills
• Performance testing and market research knowledge desirable
• Application of quality, sustainability, and regulatory standards.

Remuneration
Competitive Salary & excellent benefits package.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Import and Export Executive

Location: Nigeria
Employment type: Full time

Your Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of order process
• Generate sales leads
• Maintain Export Shipments trackers
• Receive, review and process documentation
• Maintain customer service complaints tracker
• Support Exports customs clearance and documentation
• Interface with related functional areas on export shipment matters
• Handle customer complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow up to ensure resolution
• Track the location of shipments
• Ensure invoicing and billing is accurate
• Ensure that the shipment adheres to customs regulations
• Counsel organization on how to reduce duties and taxes owed.

Professional Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Marketing, Export or Import Trading or equivalent
• 3+ years Import/Export experience
• Strong background in importing and exporting
• Excellent organizational skills.

The experience we’re looking for:

• Track record of over-achieving quota
• Familiarity with CRM systems and practices
• Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters
• Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Ability to listen and active problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle pressure.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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