Vacancies at PZ Cussons

Lagos and Kaduna

PZ Cussons

Company Info

Large organization

200 + Employees

PZ Cussons is a progressive consumer products firm that has created some of the world's most well-known and beloved brands. With over 130 years of experience, we operate globally in carefully selected developed and emerging countries that offer the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks allow us to satisfy the needs of our worldwide customers while also providing excellent brands that add value and improve people's daily lives.

PZ Cussons is a progressive consumer products firm that has created some of the world’s most well-known and beloved brands. With over 130 years of experience, we operate globally in carefully selected developed and emerging countries that offer the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks allow us to satisfy the needs of our worldwide customers while also providing excellent brands that add value and improve people’s daily lives.

1). HR Advisor

Job Requisition ID: JR001280

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • Partner line managers to ensure smooth implementation of operational HR agenda aligned to agreed HR policies e.g. Recruitment, exits management, Discipline, Engagement, Welfare, transfers, etc
  • Work with line managers to develop talent plans for G5 & G6 and training needs for the team
  • Provide insights and propose solutions on a broad range of topics. Eg. 1) Talent management – using own insights to engage with managers on plans and solutions. 2) Leadership capability/people management skills – providing coaching to managers, giving feedback and support on their own capability and impact, and implementing more formal learning programmes where appropriate.
  • Work collaboratively with our HR colleagues in the centre of expertise to execute agreed talent plan, ensuring appropriate capability and talent plans are devised and brilliantly executed
  • Support supply chain to implement change agendas and other initiatives that would for the realization of the overall business objectives
  • Partner Line Managers to ensure ongoing engagement plans are successfully implemented. Drive employee motivation and engagement, with a tangible impact in creating the desired culture within the function.
  • Ensure line managers create the appropriate performance culture in their teams by ensuring robust and consistent performance management is in place.
  • Utilise employee data (turnover, absence, performance, demographics, talent, and reward) to proactively diagnose potential issues and trends that form future people plans.
  • Coaching of line managers and leaders.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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2). IT Service Support Manager – Wilmar

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

  • This role is charged with the responsibility of ensuring network availability across all sites
  • Responsible to: IT Site Support Manager
  • Responsible for: No direct reports

Key Accountabilities

  • Timely support of IT related issues across the factory
  • Provide desktop/Laptop immediate support for all the users both on/off site
  • Support TWMS system within the business warehouse
  • Support WBNET System across the site
  • Provide level-0 Support to PZW SAP across the site
  • Work closely with the Local service desk to priorities and mange open calls related to PZ Wilmar factory
  • Provide Support for Handheld terminals, Printers, Label printers and other devices across the site
  • Identify LAN/WAN related issues, log calls and work closely with PZ Staffs to resolve incidents
  • Test and evaluate New IT technology
  • Support facilities across Meeting room, Access Controls and CCTVs on site
  • Support Avaya system, MTR, and any other communication technology across the site
  • Provide appropriate Support for new users across the site
  • Monitor all IT related equipment on site and report any abnormality
  • Work closely with approved Service Provider (WAN and LAN) to Support and resolve related LAN and WAN issues across Nigeria
  • Support the investigation of Network related issues across other PZ & Wilmar operating Units outside Nigeria especially during service outage
  • Align with global team and vendors to execute Network Projects, Services Improvement plan and Operations across Nigeria
  • Ensure incident management are aligned with PZC and Wilmar standard operating procedures

Knowledge / Qualifications

  • Educated to Bachelor’s Degree / HND at least Degree level in an IT-related field.
  • 3+ years IT experience within retail or an FMCG.
  • Experience of working in a matrix organization.
  • Experience of successfully working in cross functional teams
  • Experience of initiating and creating business process improvements with IT
  • Ability to demonstrate planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to demonstrate creative problem solving
  • Strong team player, able to work closely with other IT employees in the Global and Regional teams.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Fluent in English
  • International mind set
  • Engaging and collaborative style
  • Good influencing skills.
  • Good planning and organizational skills
  • Analytical and data literate
  • Positive outlook
  • Good Project Management skill.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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3). State Supervisor

Location: Kaduna
Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

  • We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven professional to join our team as a state supervisor for our Kaduna operations.
  • The successful candidate will play a vital role in overseeing and enhancing our sales activity in the region, ensuring the effective execution of our strategies, and contributing to the growth of Haier Thermocool.

key Responsibilities
Sales leadership:

  • Provide effective leadership to the sales team in Kaduna driving performance and achieving set targets.
  • Develop and implement strategic sales plans to expand the customer base and ensure revenue growth.
  • Actively recurit new micro-enterprises while keeping cordial relationships with existing mico enterprises.
  • Take Regular stock inventory to ensure no stock loss.

Team management:

  • Train sales representatives to optimize performance and Foster a high-performing team.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to enhance team capabilities.

Market Analysis:

  • Conduct thorough market analysis to identify opportunities,trends and challenges in Kaduna region.
  • Utilize market insight to develop targeted sales strategies and stay ahead of competitors.

Customer Relationship Management:

  • Build and maintain relationships with key accounts and distributors in the assigned territory.
  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-resolution
  • Reporting and Analysis
  • Generate regular reports on sales performance,market trends and competitor activities.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions and adjustments to the sales strategy.

Qualification and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field.
  • Proven experience in sales management, preferably 3-5 years in a similar role within the Home appliance or consumer electronics industry.
  • Strong understanding of the Kaduna market and its dynamics.
  • Excellent Leadership and team management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful sales strategies.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Attributes:

  • Results-oriented with track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
  • Strategic thinker with proactive and problem-solving Mindset.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
  • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Adaptable and open to embracing new challenges.

Deadline: 7th February, 2024.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links/mail below to apply:

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further Assessments.