Vacancy for Merchandising Manager at PZ Cussons

The Role:  Merchandising Manager
The successful candidate is required to:

• Develop merchandising priorities (POS, visibility) by channel ,by cycle and by quarter.
• Develop internal and external layouts (planograms) by channel.
• Create a POS materials catalogue and management  systems for storage , ordering and compliance.
• Manage the POS budget  and evaluate the impact of  POS to maximise ROI.
• Develop POS materials for key initiatives and negotiate best possible sources and terms.
• Develop merchandising tracking mechanisms to measure effectiveness on shelf.
• Conduct merchandiser recruitment, training and management including detailed journey planning and assessment.    

The Person: The successful candidate must: 

• Possess a University degree with a minimum of eight to ten (8–10) years work experience in an FMCG organisation. 
• Have good track records on previous roles.
• Possess the ability to sell wining ideas to cross functional colleagues on opportunities for brilliant market execution.
• Be a computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Be thorough, accurate, giving attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Show excellent interpersonal relations skills.
• Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.    

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date: 31 Dec 2010
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PZ recruits for Commercial Export Sales Manager

  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  

  The Person: The successful candidate is required to possess: 

• 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.

 Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. 
Closing date: 31 Dec 2010
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PZ Cussons Job Vacancy- Customer Marketing Manager

Position: Customer Marketing ManagerAll Business Units – Lagos
The Role: Category Customer Marketing Manager

Jobs Description:The successful candidate is required to:
Identify category opportunities to maximize growth and potential by channel.
Identify key growth drivers by channel and develop strategies across Assortment, Merchandising and promotion.
Manage the annual and quarterly customer marketing process.
Develop quarterly and monthly priorities by channel, communicate and track effectiveness.
Post-evaluate all key events to improve ROI.
Review effectiveness of channel RTM and make recommendations to improve performance and profitability.
Develop channel specific NP solutions and plans.
Make input to category S&OP volume planning.
Demonstrate with colleagues, clients and suppliers habitual behaviours consistent with winning team principles.

The person:
The successful candidate must:
Possess a University degree with a minimum of eight to ten (8–10) years work experience in an FMCG organisation.
Be able to work with and influence cross-functional teams.
Possess good analytical skills, excellent communication and presentation skills.
Be a computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Have excellent interpersonal skills.
Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.

Method of Application:Interested and qualified candidate should click to apply

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 10 Dec 2010

Source:Nigerian Job Zone

Job Vacancy- Merchandising Manager at PZ Cussons

Position: Merchandising ManagerAll Business Units – Lagos
The Role:  Merchandising Manager

Job Descriptions:

The successful candidate is required to:
Develop merchandising priorities (POS, visibility) by channel ,by cycle and by quarter.
Develop internal and external layouts (planograms) by channel.
Create a POS materials catalogue and management systems for storage , ordering and compliance.
Manage the POS budget and evaluate the impact of POS to maximise ROI.
Develop POS materials for key initiatives and negotiate best possible sources and terms.
Develop merchandising tracking mechanisms to measure effectiveness on shelf.
Conduct merchandiser recruitment, training and management including detailed journey planning and assessment.

The Person:
The successful candidate must:
Possess a University degree with a minimum of eight to ten (8–10) years work experience in an FMCG organisation.
Have good track records on previous roles.
Possess the ability to sell wining ideas to cross functional colleagues on opportunities for brilliant market execution.
Be a computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Be thorough, accurate, giving attention to detail in all aspects of work.
Show excellent interpersonal relations skills.
Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.

Method of Application:Interested and qualified candidate should 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 10 Dec 2010

Source:Nigerian Job Zone

PZ Cussons Job Vacancy - FINANCIAL ANALYST

Position: 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: 17 Dec 2010

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Job Vacancy at PZ - Cost Accountant

Position: 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.

The ideal candidate for this position should:  

•  Have a B.Sc/HND in Accounting or Finance, a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, and CIMA would be an added advantage.
• Have 3-5 years relevant work experience in a high volume multiple SKU production environment, with a proven track record of getting results.
• Have advanced computer skills specifically in Microsoft Excel and ERP Systems. MFG PRO knowledge would be a distinct advantage but not a pre-requisite.
• Be self-motivated and self-directed, able and willing to take initiative.
• Have considerable interaction and involvement with all levels in other departments.
• Must have strong analytical skills with particular attention to detail.
• Have an ability to work independently with attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects at a time are essential.
• Must be able to respond to flexibly to changing circumstances.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Closing date: 17 Dec 2010

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Job Vacancy - Credit Control Manager at PZ Cussons

Position: Credit Control Manager

All Business Units – Lagos

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. 

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Closing date: 17 Dec 2010

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