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PZ Cussons Nigeria, a leader in the manufacturing of household domestic appliances is currently recruiting for the under-listed positions:
MARKETING MANAGER- Consumer Electronics
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: MARKETING MANAGER – CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
The successful candidates will be required to:
- Create and implement product and brand development plans.
- Plan annual and 5 year budget plan and delivery.
- Plan and execute customer insight and sales channel activation.
- Coordinate supplier price negotiation and cost control.
- Plan, advertise and promote all marketing activities.
- Manage all elements of the marketing mix.
- Possess a university degree, ideally in a commercial related discipline.
- Have between ten- twelve (10-12) years experience in Marketing or Brand Management role, ideally in the electronics or home appliances industry.
- Have strong numeric skills.
- Possess good Analytical and People management skills.
- Be flexible and able to adapt to changing market and business conditions.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS
- Have excellent computer software application skills.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 14 Oct 2010
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Cost Accountant
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Cost Accountant
The successful candidate must be one of the top cost accountants in Nigeria, and capable of managing the costing for 400 SKUs across 11 factories located in 3 sites.
A “costing guru” with a proven track record, s/he will be required to:
(a) Act as the “costing expert” and custodian of the costing system within the organization and help Supply Chain and Finance to resolve technically challenging costing issues, and ensure consistent costing principles across the different factories.
(b) Maintain accurate standard costs across all aspects of the production process and ensure that these consistently reflect the true picture. Ensure cost data is allocated correctly and take corrective action to resolve issues.
(c) Ensure that the Bill of Materials reflect correct usage levels and support investigations of any major variances, plus ensure that these get resolved.
(d) Ensure that the material costs give an accurate picture of current costs, taking into account stock levels on hand.
(e) Ensure proper allocation of conversion costs into finished products.
(f) Review and validate WIP levels on a monthly basis.
(g) Prepare relevant and actionable monthly reports which are explained to the stake-holders.
(h) Identify cost reduction opportunities.
(i) Develop and enhance the cost accounting system with our current ERP software, MFG PRO, as a base.
(j) Review current cost accounting processes and controls and continuously seek to enhance the same.
(k) Document cost accounting and inventory processes and procedures.
(l) Coordinate physical inventories and cycle counts and reconcile to general ledger.
(m) Support the overall finance function from his/her area of expertise as required.
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Have a B.Sc/HND in Accounting or Finance, a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, and CIMA would be an added advantage.
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Have 3-5 years relevant work experience in a high volume multiple SKU production environment, with a proven track record of getting results.
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Have advanced computer skills specifically in Microsoft Excel and ERP Systems. MFG PRO knowledge would be a distinct advantage but not a pre-requisite.
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Be self-motivated and self-directed, able and willing to take initiative.
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Have considerable interaction and involvement with all levels in other departments.
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Must have strong analytical skills with particular attention to detail.
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Have an ability to work independently with attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects at a time are essential.
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Must be able to respond to flexibly to changing circumstances.
Closing date: 14 Oct 2010
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FINANCIAL ANALYST
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Financial Analyst
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Provide all required financial leadership and guidance to the category assigned
- Act as the finance Manager for the category assigned and together with the rest of the team strive to optimize the performance.
- Pro-actively ensure that the financial targets are met.Provide financial evaluations of all new product and investment proposals.
- Ensure that these are fully analyzed with the financial impact clarified and returns optimized.
- Pro-actively seek ways to further drive the profitability of the category by identifying opportunities.
- Ensure that proper spending controls are in place and that the category is aware of the actual spends vs. latest commitments.
- Ensure that the monthly and yearly profit performance is tracked and that the status is explained to the management team on a continuous basis.
- Manage the financial month end closing for the category and ensure that the results are accurate and clearly understood by the management team.
- Coordinate the five year plan, budget and profit forecasts for the category.
- Work together with the rest of the team to optimize working capital.
- The Person :The ideal candidate for this position should:
Have a minimum of second class lower degree in accounting, finance or related discipline. - Have three to five (3-5) years post-qualification experience in the FMCG industry.
- Be an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and/or the Association of Chartered Accountants and/or CIMA.
- Have a strong understanding of financial analysis techniques.
- Have a good knowledge of accounting soft-wares, MFG/Pro knowledge would be an advantage.
- Be computer literate especially a sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel, very strong Excel modelling skills are required.
- Have a sound knowledge of IAS/SAS and IFRS.
- Possess good interpersonal skills.
- Have an eye for details and be self-motivated.
- Must be a good team player.
- Must have a flexible approach to work and be able to work under pressure.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 14 Oct 2010
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Regional Sales Manager
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Regional Sales Manager
- Deliver regional sales targets and objectives.
- Execute the company’s sales plans for the region, thereby ensuring profitability and growth of the company’s brands in the designated region.
- Manage and drive customers/partners in the region towards profitable growth as well as develop new ones in accordance with Company procedures.
- Identify and explore new regional sales opportunities.
- Develop and grow the capabilities of the sales team in the region through regular performance reviews, monitoring of objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned.
- Have a B.A. or B.Sc. Degree in Marketing/Business Studies.
- Have five to nine (5–9) years cognate working experience in a similar position.
- Have computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Have good knowledge in distribution & customer development in the sector of FMCG.
- Have excellent Managerial skills.
- Have excellent planning and organizing skills.
- Have excellent customer relation skills.
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Have good team building skills.
- Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.
- CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
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Sales Manager- MFB
HPZ - Lagos
The Role: Sales Manager – Micro Finance Business
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Identify reputable and financially sound microfinance businesses (MFBs)
- Develop and maintain business relations with identified MFBS.
- Develop and implement strategies to promote HPZ products in the MFB industry.
- Collate financial services industry information to analyse trends and identify business opportunities.
- Coordinate the assessment of establishing a financial institution.
- Oversee all administration relating to the scheme including correspondence with the MFBs.
The Person: The right candidate must:
- Possess a university degree (an MBA certification will be an added advantage)
- Have a background in the microfinance banking operations.
- Have between 3-5 years working experience in a similar role.
- Be open and trustworthy.
- Have good analytical skills.
- Be able to multitask within tight deadlines.
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be pro-active and task oriented.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
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Showroom Floor Manager
HPZ - Abuja Fct
The Role: Showroom Floor Manager
The role of the Floor Manager is to improve the commercial performance of the store by increasing its turnover and maximise profitability. Action will be required in all support functions within the showroom including store operations, customer care, marketing, finance, administration, stock control, health & safety. The successful candidate will be required to:
- Analyse sales figures/data, interpret trends to facilitate planning and forecasting of future sales volume to maximise profits.
- Manage and motivate team to increase sales and ensure efficiency.
- Manage stock levels and make key decisions about stock control.
- Effectively co-ordinate staff including interview of potential, training and development, conduct appraisals and performance reviews.
- Ensure the compliance of standards for quality, customer service, health and safety and resolve legal and security issues where necessary.
- Tour the sales floor regularly, speak with colleagues and respond to customers’ complaints or comments thereby resolving urgent issues.
- Promote the organization locally by liaising with local businesses, newspapers and the community in general.
- Organize special promotions, displays and events.
- Update colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues.
- Monitor local competitors, market trends in the retail industry and create awareness of forth coming customer initiatives.
- Initiate changes to improve the business e.g. revising opening hours to ensure the store can compete effectively with the local market.
- Ensure adherence to the operational procedure manual.
- Possess a B.Sc. degree in any engineering related discipline.
- Have excellent customer service, selling and Interpersonal skills.
- Have between 3 -5 years sales management experience with electronics or home appliances in a fast paced environment.
- Have the ability for self-motivation and multi-tasking.
- Possess strong leadership skills and ability to act independently.
- Possess good retail management skills.
- Have high level of enthusiasm, drive and resilience.
- Possess effective team management skills.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
- Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet explorer.
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
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IT Operations Manager
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: IT Operations Manager
- Manage Data Center operations;
- Develop, establish and improve service management processes in order to ensure effective, efficient and secured provision of infrastructure and other IT services based on best practices in the industry (ITILv3);
- Oversee management of user authorization and authentication of key business applications;
- manage the procurement of all IT-related purchases;
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
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Credit Control Manager
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Credit Control Manager
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Coordinate all credit activities to assist with reducing exposure to bad debt.
- Monitor the accurate reporting of sales values.
- Monitor the adequacy of the company’s sales as captured by all the depots.
- Maintain accuracy of distributors records.
- Monitor the distributors account from all depots for accurate posting.
- Proactively assess credit worthiness for new customers.
- Check and approve journal entry into the general ledger.
- Monitor the repatriation of export rebate.
- Monitor export sales to the point of payment.
- Liaise with depot managers for transaction correction.
- Provide support services to other SBUs/Units.
The Person: The ideal candidate for this position should;
- Have a minimum of second class lower degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
- Have two–three (2-3) years post-qualification experience in the FMCG industry.
- Be an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Association of Chartered Accountants.
- Have a good knowledge of accounting soft-wares, MFG/Pro knowledge would be an advantage.
- Be highly computer literate especially a sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Have a sound knowledge of IAS/SAS and IFRS.
- Possess good interpersonal skills.
- Have an eye for details and be self-motivated.
- Must be a good team player. Must have a flexible approach to work and be able to work under pressure.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values- COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
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MARKETING MANAGER- White Goods (R&A)
HPZ - Lagos
The Role: MARKETING MANAGER – White Goods (R&A)The successful candidates will be required to:
- Create and implement product and brand development plans.
- Plan annual and 5 year budget plan and delivery.
- Plan and execute customer insight and sales channel activation.
- Coordinate supplier price negotiation and cost control.
- Plan, advertise and promote all marketing activities.
- Manage all elements of the marketing mix.
- Possess a university degree, ideally in a commercial related discipline.
- Have between ten to twelve (10-12) years experience in Marketing or Brand Management role, ideally in the Refrigeration and Air-conditioning industry.
- Have strong numeric skills.
- Possess good Analytical and People management skills.
- Be flexible and able to adapt to changing market and business conditions.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS
- Have excellent computer software application skills.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
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Customer/Trade Marketing Manager
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Customer/Trade Marketing Manager
The successful candidates will be required to:
- Support the overall sales function to deliver agreed sales, profit and distribution levels.
- Align brand and customer strategies to deliver the company’s brand objectives through customers.
- Work with the commercial team to convert insights into actions that deliver a competitive advantage & optimal in market execution to maximise business potential.
- Develop effective promotional brand strategic plan by channel and drive the improvement in visibility through the deployment of the right POS materials.
- Co-ordinate and facilitate NPD launches and re-launches of brands.
- Drive the use of data in the business (Nielsen, etc.).
- Communicate & manage successful in-market execution for the responsible brands (or channels) through driving the sales force & continuous on the field health checks.
- Be an expert in understanding trade channels & be able to advise sales/business of changes in trends/promotional mechanics/customer, trade & competitor activities.
The Person: The right candidates must:
- Possess a good university degree in any discipline.
- Have three to five (3 to 5) years relevant working experience FMCG sales.
- Possess first class numeric and communication skills.
- Have membership of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing (CIMN).
- Have computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Have excellent customer relations skills.
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Typically have progressed through a broad business with exposure to Sales, Consumer & Trade Marketing.
- Experience of working in & influencing cross functional teams.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
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Brand Manager
All Business Units - All States
The Role: Brand Manager
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Develop and manage hi-density detergents’ growth and profitability in line with set objectives.
- Conduct consumer insight studies and apply learning to brand’s short/long term development.
- Development new products and line extensions.
- Interface with internal functions (sales, trade marketing, S & OP.
- Interface with external agencies on research, media and promotions.
- Support marketing manager in achieving the fabric care category objectives.
- Possess a good university degree in a recognised discipline & institution, preferably with numeric background.
- Have effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have between 2-3 years Brand Management experience in a FMCG environment.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
- Have proficiency in the use of MS Office suite - excel, word & power point.
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
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Management Accountant
Nutricima - Lagos
The Job: Management Accountant
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Co-ordinate the overall accounting and reconciliations for the assigned legal entity.
- Ensure that the books are compliant with the relevant accounting regulations/standards.
- Analyse Business performance versus targets, and pro-actively help drive the performance.
- Support management decision making by ensuring that relevant and accurate data are available.
- Manage Revenue and Cost Projections.
- Prepare monthly variance analysis.
- Provide regular cash management reports and forecasting.
- Monitor MFG/Pro transactions to ensure accuracy of all transactions.
The Person: The right candidate must:
Possess a B.Sc. Degree in Accounting.
Possess a B.Sc. Degree in Accounting.
- Have two to three (2-3) years experience in the FMCG industry.
- Be an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
- Have a good knowledge of accounting soft-wares, MFG/Pro knowledge would be an advantage.
- Be computer literate especially a sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Have a sound knowledge of IAS/SAS and IFRS.
- Possess good interpersonal skills.
- Have an eye for details and be self-motivated.
- Must be a good team player.
- Must have a flexible approach to work and be able to work under pressure.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
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Area Sales Manager
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Area Sales Manager
The successful candidates will be required to:
- Consistently meet or exceed agreed business development targets.
- Have detailed knowledge and experience in the distribution of FMCG products.
- Develop the annual area sales plan.
- Motivate, train and develop the local sales teams.
- Manage and drive customers/partners towards profitable growth.
- Identify and develop new and incremental sales business opportunities.
- Have good knowledge in distribution & customer development in the sector of FMCG.
- Possess a good university degree in any discipline.
- Possess first class numeric and communication skills.
- Have excellent customer relation skills.
- Possess three to five (3–5) years successful selling experience at sales management level.
- Possess high levels of determination and desire to succeed in a result oriented environment.
- Be a good team player but with the ability to drive the team to unsurpassed success
- Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
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IT Business Analyst
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: IT Business Analyst
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liaise extensively with external or internal clients;
- produce project feasibility reports;
- translate client requirements into highly specified project briefs;
- identify options for potential solutions and assess them for both technical and business suitability;
- create logical and innovative solutions to complex problems;
- draw up specific proposals for modified or replacement systems;
- present proposals to clients;
The Person:
The right candidate must:
· Possess a University degree in Computer Sciences / Information Systems and potentially Business Administration.
· Have three to five years experience as a business analyst in the FMCG Industry.
· Have sound skills in Process modeling, data modeling and testing training.
· Be proficient in managing Ms SQL Server 200x.
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Have solid knowledge of data warehousing principals, data modeling and data base design.
- Possess strong business analysis skills (Business Intelligence requirements gathering & documentation).
- Have experience of data extraction and analysis from ERP systems.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
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Marketing Manager - Commercial SBU
Health and Beauty - Lagos
The Role: Marketing Manager - Commercial SBU
The successful candidate will be required to:
· Formulate and ensure the implementation of world class marketing strategies to maximize brand visibility and profitability.
· Drive New Product Development strategies to achieve a diversified and competitive portfolio of brands to ensure consumer preferences are fully entertained invariably for revenue generation.
· Create a competitive edge for PZ products in the FCMG industry.
· Drive the increase in gross margin growth.
· Plan the annual and 5 year budget plan and coordinate delivery.
· Manage all elements of the marketing mix.
· Increase market share of PZ products to agreed targets.
· Achieve and deliver overall budgeted profitability by growing and sustaining brand management.
· Explore and exploit new markets opportunities for PZ brands.
· Develop, build and maintain business relationships with key partners and departments.
· Manage team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring developmental needs are identified and actioned.
The Person: The ideal candidate for this job must:
· Possess a B.A. Honours degree in any commercial field with a minimum of second class lower division.
· Possess an MBA or professional qualification as a added advantage.
· Have between 8 - 10 years minimum marketing or Brand Management experience gained in blue chip FMCG companies.
· Possess strong analytical and presentation skills.
· Be an outstanding communicator with clear interpersonal and leadership skills.
· Be an outstanding leader with the ability to build teams and gather support across business functions.
· Be competitive, pushy and have a "want to win" mentality.
· Be organized, energetic and self-motivated.
· Be willing to make tough decisions and provide leadership on projects
· Be willing to challenge status quo and engage in debate at Board Level.
· Possess good Analytical and People management skills.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values - COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
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Retail Operations Manager
HPZ - Lagos
The Role: Cool World Retail Operations Manager The successful candidate will be required to:
· Maximise profitable sales
· Optimise operational efficiency in stores
· Optimise operating profit in stores through increased sales and cost-effective use of resources
· Help form and deliver Cool World corporate strategy
· Help develop 5-year plan
· Help find new stores and be responsible for new store openings
· Recruit, motivate and develop store management
· Agree and control store budgets
· Ensure stores achieve their sales plans· Management of stock in stores
· Work with group resources to maximise effectiveness and minimise cost
· Ensure the selection of suppliers and negotiation of best prices for store procurement
· Ensure the achievement of first-class customer service
· Produce retail Operations Manual
· Help develop business systems for stores
· Ensure all promotions are implemented effectively· Ensure smooth operation of stores on a day-to-day basis
· Ensure stores hit deadlines· Help develop consumer credit proposition
· Produce visual Merchandising Manual
· Achieve same high standards in all stores
· Produce annual calendar of store activity
· Record trading points affecting business for future planning
· Ensure the achievement of Gold Standard After Sales service
The Person: The successful candidate will be required to possess:
· B.Sc. or HND in Business Studies or any relevant field
· 5-7 years work experience in a relevant role
· Work experience in retail store management
· A proactive spirit with ability to use initiative, prioritise and work autonomously
· CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE AND ONENESS Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 29 Oct 2010
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Commercial Export Sales Manager
All Business Units - All States
The Role: Commercial Export Sales Manager – Francophone West Africa The successful candidate is required to:
- Ensure clear company processes are in place.
- Identify and appoint official country distributors in African markets and provide appropriate information for setting up new customers accounts in MFG in line with agreed distributor’s expectations.
- Agree export prices / payment modalities / trading terms with customers in line with procedure.
- Collect orders from customers and ensure product availability in site 18 on agreed time.
- Establish proven customer payment from bank and prepare a proforma invoice of the order.
- Arrange for registration of trademarks of products and all other documents in export countries.
- Clarify any special requirements from customers and relate back to PZ.
- Forward the proforma invoice to the export logistics department for loading / stuffing arrangement.
- Follow up on customer order shipment until delivery for effective customer service.
- Ensure good customer relationship management / regular status update.
- Ensure alignment with S&OP and inclusion of export orders in the monthly forecast.
- Arrange samples and send to customers for test marketing
- B.Sc. Purchasing and Supply or Social Sciences; MBA will be an advantage.
- 5 - 9 years working experience in a similar role.
- Computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Membership of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered.
- Good knowledge of ports operations and the Nigerian freight system.
- Good working relationship with NEPC, NACCIMA, MANEG.
- Good knowledge of inventory management, planning and organising skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Fluency In French Language COMPULSORY.
- CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.
Closing date: 29 Oct 2010
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