Current Vacancies@PZ Cussons(Nigeria)

Current Vacancies@PZ Cussons(Nigeria)

The following vacancies are currently available:
Regional Service Engineer (West)
HPZ - Ondo
The Role: Regional Service Engineer (West) The successful candidate will be required to:
Provide strong product support to the sales personnel and customers inorder to ensure optimum product satisfaction.
Control and manage the service centre.
Ensure prompt clearance of faulty items and that procedures are strictly adhered to.
Ensure all after sales teams are adequately trained on the procedure for faulty item clearance.
Oversee Spare Parts requirement over the region and reconcile usage. The Person: The right candidate must:
Possess a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Have excellent Customer Service, Selling and Interpersonal skills.
Have a minimum of 2 years experience in trouble shooting and field repair of A/C and refrigeration equipment.
Be able to work long hours and on weekends.
Have the ability for self-motivation and multi-tasking.
Possess good People Management skills.
Have eye for details.
Possess a good knowledge of the white and electrical goods.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Have good computer skills.
Have effective written, oral and presentation skills. Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 12 Dec 2008

Trade Marketing Executive
HPZ - Lagos
The Role: Trade Marketing Executive
The successful candidate will be required to:
Develop sales strategies that will result in effective sales.
Increase market penetration.
Build business relationships for strategic sales.
Manage the retail sales and customer service arm of the business.
Complete the re-organisation of the sales channels and expansion into other areas.
Conduct Market Intelligence Information Research.
Manage and expand the number of franchised business in all retail outlets.
Take responsibility for the national coordination of sales, recruitment, screening and establishment of franchise business units in identified locations.
The Person:
The right candidate must:
Possess a B.Sc. degree in Business Admin- an MBA will be an advantage.
Have between 3-5 years retail sales experience in a similar environment to ours.
Be an undying customer advocate.
Be ready to travel extensively.
Possess high level of numeric skills.
Have proof of consistent high sales performance over the years.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS
Have good computer skills.
Possess a dominant professional personality.
Have excellent interpersonal / customer relations skills.
Be a team leader with excellent communication and presentation skills.
Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted
Closing date: 16 Dec 2008

IT Operation Manager
All Business Units - Lagos
Role: IT Operations Manager
In this position, the individual will coordinate the datacenters and monitor standards and progress of all datacenter activities, the job holder will ensure that work undertaken and scheduled tasks are carried out to world class standard and in a timely fashion. The individual will undertake additional responsibility for System Administration and the smooth running of the Preventive Maintenance activities:
The successful candidate for this position will be required to:
· Plan and execute transfers based on Application Change Management Methodology into production of systems.
· Execute and control scheduled jobs and manage backup.
· Oversee that audits trails and other information security control data are generated, reviewed and retained effectively and efficiently.
· Effect changes without disruption by ensuring Unix/MFG access changes are carried out on the basis of authorized forms and such changes have a match with security matrix.
· Acquire and install Hardware and Software components (workstation, office systems, servers and network components) as budgeted to ensure that day-to-day needs are met and a prompt response to business requirements.
· Review and address potential information security issues and/or conflicting practices, as identified by internal and/or external audits and other observations.
· Recommend improvements for reliability and world class performance.
· Configure and manage IT infrastructure in order to maintain high level of performance and availability, while minimizing the impact of disruptions on all business activities.
The Person:
The right candidate for this job must:
· Have a Bachelor's degree from a reputable university.
· Possess basic technical/business training completed with an appropriate computer training syllabus. Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
· Have 5-8 years post NYSC experience of which 3 must be in a similar position.
· Be experienced in Windows and Unix Administration in an international and growing business environment.
· Have experience of disaster recovery plan in a manufacturing environment.
· Have an expert knowledge of the administration of ERP (MFG is an added advantage).
· Posses a sound knowledge of Database administration SQLserver minimum.
· Have IT security awareness.
· 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: 16 Dec 2008

IT Telecom Manager
All Business Units - Lagos
Role: IT Telecoms Manager
In this position, the individual will evaluate voice & data technologies as well as telecommunication services. The job holder will play an integral part in the development and implementation of related network and Telecom systems; and interface regularly with external vendors.

The successful candidate for this position will be required to:
· Support and provide implementation of LAN, WAN, VOIP and PBX infrastructure.
· Provide both first and second level support for network/telecommunication and escalate with carrier and/or hardware/software vendors.
· Manage data/voice systems used throughout the global enterprise in Nigeria.
· Provide service levels that are consistent with current business needs, and plan accordingly for future business requirements.
· Provide the control, reliability, and performance of all network/telecommunication systems including the effective use of VoIP technologies.
· Monitor the overall integrity of the network and telecommunication architecture and provide metrics for management review.
· Prioritize schedule and monitor assigned technical projects, developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans/schedules, while using the same methodology to provide senior management with accurate and complete status information.
· Design, structure, and manage projects related to data network and IP telephony systems.
· Obtain quotes, liaise with purchasing function, and supervise the delivery and installation and all network based equipment and software.
· Maintain hardware/software maintenance contracts.
The Person:
The right candidate for this job must:
· Have a Bachelor's degree from a reputable university.
· Possess a Network certification preferably CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE. Equivalent training and experience shall be considered.
· Have 5 years LAN/WAN and IP Communications support and administration experience.
· Be experienced with Cisco layer 2/3 switches, routers, VPN, firewalls, network management utilities and TCP/IP packet analysis.
· Be experienced with VSAT technology Skystar/SkyEdge and radio communication.
· Be experienced on voice and VoIP solutions including PBX equipment and software, VoIP gateways, SIP and call processing.
· Be experienced with data and voice technologies/protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, EIGRP, VLAN, SIP, QSIG, IPSEC VPN, SSL VPN, T1/E1, ISDN PRI/BRI, and MPLS.
· Have experience with standard network fiber/copper cabling infrastructure.
· Audio and video conferencing knowledge is an added advantage.
· 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: 16 Dec 2008

Finance Section Head
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Finance Section Head
If you are looking for a development position in the finance function of a reputable market leader that would offer you stability and strongly encourage you to grow with them, this is for you.
The candidate will be expected to:
Lead a finance sub section in one of the accounting areas or take on a Financial Manager/Analyst role for one of the strategic business units or JVs.
Provide financial leadership for the assigned area of responsibility. Drive accurate and timely reporting of results, analysis of trends and corrective actions as required.
Develop outstanding relationship with the business partners in the other functions and work together with them to optimize profitability.
Seek to optimize and improve processes and reporting for the assigned area, and pro-actively investigate and address any issues or negative trends.
The person:
The ideal candidate for this position should:
Have the personal drive required to succeed in a large multi-national FMCG organization and with time take on roles of increased responsibility.
Have a minimum of Second Class Lower Degree in Accounting, Finance or any related discipline.
Possess a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience from a reputable company in the FMCG industry or an external audit firm.
Have a sound costing and manufacturing knowledge. Prior financial analysis experience is of advantage.
Have ICAN, ACCA or similar qualification and possess expert knowledge of IAS / SAS.
Have Prior accounting and production software experience, preferably in MFG / Pro.
Have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
Be calm and mature with very high ethics.
Have excellent presentation skills.
Have good interpersonal 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: 16 Dec 20
Production Manager
HPZ - Lagos
The Role: Production Manager
The successful candidate will be required to:
· Coordinate activities required for manufacturing of products as agreed on plan with good quality (right first time) within approved budget.
· Ensure adequate delivery of sectional objectives and KPI.
· Manage, develop and motivate the team’s for adequate role delivery.
· Ensure full optimization of all resources.
· Prepare sectional budget and ensure that the operation cost is within approved budgets.
· Ensure proper implementation of and strict adherence to safety procedures.
The Person:
The right candidate must possess:
· B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering
· Between 5-9 years experience in a similar role
· Sound knowledge of refrigeration and air-conditioning process
· Good use of initiative
· Good interpersonal skills
· Effective communication skills
· Sound computer skills
· A CANDO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 16 Dec 2008

National Technical Manager
HPZ - Lagos
The Role: National Technical Manager The successful candidate will be required to:
Provide technical assessments of new and existing products.
Examine products and give report on relative strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations as a member of the NPD team.
Equip and set up the workshop and spares facility.
Ensure efficient running of the aftermarket function.
Procure technical and managerial staff.
Set up servicing and repair routines. The Person: The right candidate must:
Have an academic or vocational qualification in Automotive, Earthmoving or Construction equipment or related field.
Possess hands on knowledge of a wide range of I/C Engine and Electric motor powered equipment.
Be a professional in handling Equipment.
Be capable of building a Professional Aftermarket support team.
Have eye for details.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Have effective communication skills. Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted
Closing date: 16 Dec 2008

Product Development Manager (Power)
HPZ - Lagos
The Role: Product Development Manager (Power) The ideal candidate would be required to:
Conduct market survey to find market size, competitors, prices and product type preferences and manage price audit to arrive at business plan for each identified product category.
Prepare business plan and present regularly to management for need appreciation.
Search for and communicate with suitable suppliers for products.
Resolve product related issues and develop product at the supplier’s end.
Test and report samples to confirm product performance.
Arrange relevant codes and systems.
Liaise with Supply Chain Services for purchase of products.
Conduct product training to sales/services personnel.The Person: The right candidate must:
Possess a B.Eng. or B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical or Elect./ Elect. Engineering with a professional certification.
Have between 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
Be highly resourceful.
Have significant Product Development experience in tangible(s).
Have sound knowledge of power generating device market in Nigeria.
Have strong computer skills.
Possess the ability to work well as a team member.
Have eye for details with excellent organization and time management skills.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Have effective written, oral and presentation skills.
Have ability to conceive and develop products.Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 18 Dec 2008
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