Guinness Nigeria, member of Diageo Plc -the world’s leading premium drinks business with an unrivaled connection of beverage alcohol & non-alcohol brands across the Spirits, Wine & Beer categories. Among the incredible portfollo is the Guinness Trademark (foreign Extra Stout & Extra Smooth), Premium
Lagers (Harp Lager, Satzenrau pilsner & Armstrong Dark Ale) Nigeria’s number one malt drink, malta Guinness & the world’s leading Ready to Drink brands (Smirnoff Ice & Gordon’s Spark)

Our vision is to be the Most Celebrated business In Nigeria. To help us realise this we are committed to world- class standard in supply chain.That’s where you come in. We are now seeking a highly competent & experienced professional to join our team as the:
Director of Supply Chain.
The Role

To ensure the effective and efficient coordination of the end to end supply chain and the delivery of the Guinness Nigeria portfolio to customers and consumers across Nigeria.

Key Responsibility

• Ensures Supply Chain Guinness Nigeria’s financial targets and performance promise.

• Along with Supply Director generates the strategy to improve efficiency & effectiveness of Supply.

• Ensures Supply is a true business partner in developing & delivery of the Guinness Nigeria’s strategy

• Delivers flexibility, provide soJutions to improve service levels and identify opportunities to reduce Cost of goods sold whilst protecting our Brands and Corporate reputation.

The person:

• Possess a combination of functional expertise, intellectual insight & change management experience.

• Minimum 10years experience in s senior Role in supply chain or manufacturing essential (FMCG preferred)

• Outstanding track record of leadership-ability to engage team and build strong business partnerships

• Has demonstrated real Thought Leadership & cutting Edge understanding of supply chain development

• Educated to University Degree level at minimum. Postgraduate Qualification an added advantage.
How Apply

1 Log on to http://www.diageo.com/ & click on careers’

2 Click on ‘Search & Apply’

3.Click on ‘search Openings’ go to ‘keyword‘ (Box # 5) and enter Ref No 22721BR

4.Click search’

5.Click on Submit to job(s) and submit your CV
Please note that the closing date for applications is 5th of May 2010.

Job Description
- Responsible for a specified number of Key Distributors ensuring they meet company goals in terms of:

Volume/NS

Market share

Distribution

Credit management

- Clear, concise and actionable joint GGBL/KD Key Distributors business plans for each distributor that are reviewed on a monthly basis

- Acts as business advisor to the Key Distributors using best practice and search and spin to ensure:

Optimal route coverage

Stock and order systems are in place

Build Key Distributors capability to deliver NSV/share targets

Financial strength through sound fiscal policy

Manages the credit position across responsibility in line with GGBL strategy

- Development of Key Distributors’ staff through training in accordance with Diageo Way of Selling practices
In return for your drive and enthusiasm to move our business forward, you can expect a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package as well as career prospects that fully reflect your abilities and ambitions.
Required Skills or Experience

Degree level or equivalent

Excellent analytical & planning skills

At least two years in a similar role

Appropriate language skills

Understanding of beer market distribution system in West Africa

Commercial acumen

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Key financial principals

Sales Operations

DWS core selling skills

Man Management and motivation

Coaching and feedback
How To Apply

For more information and to apply,

please visit: http://www.diageo.com/

choose ‘Careers’, the ‘search and apply’ link, click on ‘search openings’ and type job number 22552BR for the appropriate position you are applying for, into the ‘key word’ box.
Online applications only please.

Reports: Head, Supply Finance

Purpose:

    * Lead the Supply BPM process across Guinness Nigeria to ensure consistent and rigorous analysis of business performance across COGS, Inventory, and CAPEX along with state-of-the art R&O’s (e.g. per brewery and supply unit)
    * Co-lead the annual Supply Planning process attaining stretching targets to be translated in YOY COGs reductions
    * Drive capabilities and common WOW across Supply Finance and Supply community, included, but not limited, to SAP/BW effectiveness/optimisation
    * To support the development of the Supply Finance team and play a critical role in increasing finance awareness within supply partners

Top 3-5 Accountabilities

Address with the Head of Supply Finance the Supply Business Performance agenda within Guinness Nigeria, providing concise, quality management information on key business drivers

Provider of insightful supply/commercial analysis of business performance issues and opportunities. Drive resolution of issues and hold people to account for follow through on actions that result in optimal business performance

Responsible for the timely and accurate production of a monthly BPM pack, R&O and strategic plan packs which guarantee full integrity of Guinness Nigeria financials

Act as a true finance business partner to the supply function by providing value-added analysis using the Africa One mindset

Develop a culture of data accuracy and integrity across all Supply financial information such as COGS, SKU costing, CAPEX, inventory

Qualifications and Experience Required:

* Master in Finance / Economics or qualified / partially-qualified accountant

* Extensive experience using SAP/BW along with advanced Excel spreadsheet for modelling and reporting.

* Excellent analytical and problem solver skills along with project management skills in a cross-functional team setting.

* Demonstrable experience of establishing credibility, influencing and working at senior management levels along with self starter, high commitment, delivering against goals with minimal supervision – ability to hit the ground running

* Able to effectively influence through peers / senior management and to manage different stakeholders in order to execute flawless — a master of execution.

* Able to lead and energise others through personal impact across organisation, providing at all time challenges to Status Quo and building upon them.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

To apply online click on the link below. Click ‘Search Openings’ and enter the reference number 22509BR in the keyword field.
Click here to apply online

Supply is critical to enable such high levels of brand growth – through exemplary service to our customers, by maximising the value of our assets and investments, by protecting the reputation of our business and brands, enabling innovation, and ensuring our people to flourish in the face of this challenge.

Guiness is now recruiting for a Packaging Operations Supply Manager.

This role will play a key role in achieving and ensuring delivery of Packaging Performance promise, they will align and champion the improvement programs and ensure compliance to standards.

Dimensions

1. Financial:

* This role is important to the achievement of the overall Africa region business plans by impacting on COGS in a supply centre delivering 775 M£ NSV through ensuring Diageo has the most cost effective operations across the owned and managed sites inside Africa.
* They will support the CI projects and support & lead the site teams in the implementation of best practice across all plants including.
* They will ensure all Diageo’s assets are utilized effectively before any further investment.

2. Market Complexity:

* This role operates across multiple markets in the developing and volatile economies of Africa as well as interacting at a global level with global functions and other supply centres.
* The role includes ensuring compliance with diverse regulatory systems in various countries.

3. Leadership Responsibilities:

* This role will champion packaging efficiency improvements, process quality and cost improvement across Africa.
* They will help develop strategy at the Supply Hub level and will develop plans and lead implementation across the operating sites.
* They will ensure a culture of continuous improvement is developed. This role will lead up to 5 Packaging Specialists.

Accountabilities:

* Develop and implement packaging efficiency improvements, reduction in material and liquid waste and step change in outer packaging quality in plants.
* Support & lead the site teams in CI delivery using a structured PP methodology, building capability & the implementation of best practice across all plants.
* Leads and tracks plant action plans and ensures ability of plans to hit KPI’s.
* Responsible for assisting the operational management to access the correct support on specific issues if the Support Person is unable to resolve the issue.

Qualifications and Experience:

* University degree in Science with an Engineering/ Operational qualification/status, Diploma Master Brewer (IOB) qualification.
* Experience in a senior production role (five plus years) such as Packaging manager/Production manager/ Brewing manager.
* Expert manufacturing management principles and techniques in packaging, perfect plant.
* Understanding of best practice implementation model and strategy.
* Understanding of the principles of change management and cultures in different countries.
* Analytical problem solving and auditing skills.
* Understanding of governance standards such as LTO, ISO, and HACCP. Self-motivated and achievement oriented leader.
* Role to be based in West Africa and will requires a considerable amount of travel across the Supply Hub markets; therefore the incumbent needs to manage the role effectively from a variety of locations.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Deadline is 20th August 2009.

To apply online click on the link below. Select ‘Search Openings’ and enter the reference number 20314BR in the keyword field.

Click here to apply online

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Kindly apply by following carefully the guidelines below

Interested candidates should please submit their CV through the Diageo Career Shop by going through the following steps:

Call up the Diageo intranet http://the.intranet.diageo
Enter your username & password
At the Diageo home page, Click on ‘Career Shop’ (the 7th item under ‘Functions’)
Click on ‘Search & Apply’
Click on ‘Search Openings’
In the Search Openings page please go to ‘Key word’ (the 5th box) and enter ‘Ref No as indicated above’
Click ‘Search’
Click on ‘Submit to job(s)’ and submit your CV
Please note the following:

Receipt of applications has commenced. The CLOSING DATE is 27th January, 2009

Role: Managerial
Location: None
Status: None
Career level: None
Experience (yrs): 0
Industry: Manufacturing
Minimum Qualification: Pending
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