Company Info
Large organization
200 + Employees
PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands.
PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world’s best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.
1). Site Risk Manager
Job ID: JR002001
Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Responsibilities
- To ensure continual sustenance of the organisation’s management systems, including recertification when due
- ISO45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System
- ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management
- To support (where applicable to HSE) the implementation of other management systems subscribed to by the organisation.
- GMP ISO22716:2007, QMS ISO9001:2015, EnMS ISO50001:2018
- To continuously monitor & communicate HSE performance indicators as weekly reports to Site Management and Group HSE team, and monthly reports to the Engineering Team.
- Coordination and management of the implementation of HSE projects on Ikorodu site
- To ensure planned and timely servicing of fire extinguishers, hydrants, hose reels, smoke detectors, heat sensors, manual call points and alarm systems to maintain them in good working conditions.
- To develop and implement contractor management system for the Ikorodu factory site.
- To ensure effective and efficient coordination of fire marshals, first aiders, safety and environmental champions to meet operational expectations.
- Collaborates with the Engineering & Maintenance team, factory team, and emergency response team in ensuring safe executions of routine and non-routine jobs.
- Works closely with the regulatory and certification bodies to ensure compliance with statutory and other relevant standards.
- Liaise with Contractors to achieve compliance with corporate HSE targets.
- Engineering Department managers and staff.
- Head of Engineering.
Required Qualifications
- B.Sc / M.Sc in Sciences / Engineering, Risk Management
- NEBOSH International Certificate in Health & Safety Management
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training
- Membership of a recognised safety professional body.
Required Experience:
- 2 – 4 years experience working in a similar role with at least 3 years of management experience.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.
Note: PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!
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2). Head of Internal Audit, Africa
Job ID: JR001884
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Responsibilities
- Providing independent assurance over all PZ Cussons Africa operations including Demand; Supply operations; and Support Functions on the effectiveness of risk management and control procedures across the business and to highlight any particular risk areas
- Develop yearly audit plan covering key business processes, allocate resources to audit assignments and agree plan with GM, Internal Controls.
- Ensure implementation of the annual Internal Audit Plan and Program in the company.
- Discuss and develop plan at commencement of specific audit/investigation assignment.
- Coordinate investigation/audit assignments for on timely delivery of internal audit assignment.
- Development, review, and update of internal audit programs
- Team lead for investigations and other special audit assignments.
- Work with external auditors for smooth running of statutory audit exercise.
- Present, discuss and agree audit findings and issues with auditees.
- Identification of business and operational risks, continuous evaluation of the adequacy of existing controls and advising management of necessary action to mitigate identified business/fraud risks
- Draft audit reports for review and finalisation by the Group Head of Audit at assignments completion.
- Monitor action taken by management in response to audit work and reviews,
- Prepare routine reports (key findings of outstanding audit/investigation jobs, Open HR issues, Fraud register) for circulation to management.
- Conduct compliance transaction/process walkthrough testing including conducting interviews, identifying inter relationships and weaknesses including systems gap
- Liaise with stakeholders and ensures that lessons learned from audit reviews and fraud investigations are incorporated into relevant policies and procedures.
Application Closing Date
5th April, 2025.
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3). Zonal Sales Manager
Job ID: JR002006
Location: Enugu
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsible to: Regional Commercial Manager
Responsible for: CSM, OM, Neighborhood, Golden Outlets & SSF
Department: Sales/Commercial
Level: Grade 5
Job Purpose
- Lead the field sales team and Customers to deliver agreed business objectives including brilliant execution of sales and channel marketing activities within assigned zone.
Department Strategic Objectives:
- Lead in the delivery of customer and field sales business objectives towards the achievement of the overall organisation business and growth objectives.
Context/Scope
- A key contributor to the success of the PZ Cussons commercial strategic plan with an effective and flexible field sales force; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage the activities of the field sales team in assigned zone
- Achieve agreed business targets/KPIs for the area (Top line, GM, Focus Brands, NPD, Tradex, POP deployment etc.)
- Achieve sales drivers (QDVP) objectives for the zone
- Manage sell-out of Customers in the zone
- Recruitment of customers, development and delivery of Joint Business Plans with key customers in assigned area.
- Develop and ensure implementation of outlet coverage strategy for the area
- Implement agreed Route to market strategy in assigned zone
- Ensure brilliant and successful execution of all Promotional/launch/agencies activities in the area and timely delivery of relevant reports.
- Identifies training needs of team, works with RCM, Capability Development Manager and HR to build Sales capability and ensure a talent pipeline.
- Feeds into the demand process to optimise the quality, accuracy and clarity of inputs.
- Provide market intelligence report in assigned area.
Measurement / Performance Indicators
- Achieve weighted distribution targets
- Sell out target vs. Actual monthly/yearly performance (volume/value, QDVP, KPIs and timely execution of the activities)
- Coverage strategy and implementation
- Coaching and development plan implementation.
Internal & External Relationships:
- Regional Commercial Manager
- Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
- Line Managers (Performance Management, recruitment, induction)
- Key Distributors/Customers
- Government agencies within Zone
- PZ Marketing & Sales network.
- Government agencies within Zone
- PZ Marketing & Sales network.
Qualifications
- First Degree in any discipline
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:
Experiences:
- Minimum of 3 years experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop people
- Field Sales management experience.
Knowledge:
- Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
- Working Knowledge of core Commercial Planning process (IMEX, CPM, Battle Plan, Risk & Opps, RiRo, SLOBs).
- Knowledge of Field Sales, Channel or Distributor Management
- PZ Cussons Leadership competencies
Functional or Technical / Business Skills:
- Commercial Acumen: Developed
- Customer Management: Developed
- Negotiation Skills: Developed
- In Market Execution: Developed
- Selling Skills: Proven Strength
- Sales Drivers: Proven Strength
- Channel Strategy: Developed
- Presentation & Communication Proven Strength.
Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply:
