Job Openings at BIC Nigeria

BIC® products are known and appreciated all over the world for their quality, their affordability and ease of use. The ballpoint pen, the pocket lighter, the one-piece shaver are all part of the daily lives of millions of consumers. These products make BIC® one of the best known international brands, present in 3.2 million retail outlets, in more than 160 countries. As we explore the tremendous opportunities ahead, we have a need for dedicated and dynamic employees to help build our team.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Sales Representative

Job Opening ID: 4684
Job Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time

The Role

• Responsible for the growth of Lucky pens business in the Area, recruit new customers and enhance satisfactions of existing customers.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales and ensure products delivery in the assigned Areas
• Regularly review with the Customers their performance in lines with agreed target.
• Develop Areas Business Plan for the region and the Customer Business plan for each
• customer in the Areas.
• Develop New Sales opportunities within designated Areas.
• Proper liaison between customers with the relevant stakeholders (sales, finance, supply chain,
• and factory) in order to guarantee growth and customer satisfaction.
• Manage the relevant documentation for delivery to customers.

KPI:

• Achieve sales targets
• Number of new customers
• Frequency of orders
• Service level (speed of delivery)

Qualifications

• HND or BSC in any Degree.
• Relevant experience in sales and business development functions.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft operating system especially Power-Point & Excel
• Proficient in the use of English language
• Valid driving license.

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2.) Associate Manager, Treasury

Job Opening ID: 5283
Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• This position will assist the Finance Manager, Nigeria to manage trade services, forex management, import and export documentation and working capital management.
• Responsible for the assessment, monitoring, planning and management of the efficient utilization of cash and financial services in a manner consistent with the objectives of the Company

Main Responsibilities / Tasks
Cash & Working Capital Management:

• Responsible for the assessment, monitoring, planning, cash, and financial services optimization.
• Forecast daily cash requirements and executive daily financing decisions including raising of funds where needed.
• Reconciliation of all daily cash receipts, daily bank deposits, daily and petty cash transactions
• Prepare short- and long-term cash flow forecasts including periodic variance analysis
• Assess investment performance benchmark and recommend changes to investment policies based on market conditions.
• Development and monitoring treasury operational policies and ensure compliance with the organization’s internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Manage appropriate accounting procedure and processes for finance income, investments and periodic IFRS9 (International Financial Reporting Standards) impairments.

Trade Service/Forex transactions Management:

• Monitor import documentation process to ensure that target lead times are achieved and ensures duty cheques and other charges are paid promptly to minimize port clearance delays.
• Ensure minimal exposure to fluctuations in forex by type of foreign contracts and financing.
• Responsible for compliance with CBN’s exchange control guildeline on documentation of form A ad A, LC and Bill of Entry and direct remittances
• Monitor export documentation process (pre-shipping and post shipping documentation, fees payment etc).
• Maintain close contact with the forex and money markets activities to keep abreast of trends and developments regarding interplay of interest rates, forex rates and purchases and purchases/utilization.
• Oversee and strengthen relationships with all banks and financial institutions as well as negotiating all bank and service fees.

Treasury Reports:

• Prepare regular reports on cash synopsis, investment, and bank exposure for Board meetings.
• Preparation of monthly cash flow forecast and treasury report.
• Prepare weekly liquidity report.

Key Performance Indicators / Key Figures:

• Understand, manage, and supervise all aspects of cash flow and borrowing needs for the organization.
• Day to day management of working capital and FX sourcing for the Nigerian market.
• Working with global supply chain and customer excellence to manage the importation & exportation of goods and services (letter of credit, bills for collection etc
• Working with account receivable, sales, and customer excellence team to manage the set-up, overview, and operations of all settlement accounts (both domestic and international
• Prepare weekly liquidity report.
• Prepare monthly cash flow report.
• Provide weekly updates of the company credit lines.

Candidate Profile: Qualifications / Technical Skills
Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting/Finance or any other related course.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in Treasury Management
• Professional certification will be an advantage.
• Ability to prioritize and perform under pressure.
• Good sense of responsibility, discrete and reliable;
• Accurate, efficient, well-organized.
• Pro-active and positive-minded;
• Drive for results

Desired:

• Experience in an international company appreciated (transactions with foreign companies)
• JDEdwards (Peoplesoft Enterprise One) finance is a plus.

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3.) Associate Manager, End to End Planning

Job Location: Lagos
Department: Supply Chain

Main Responsibilities / Tasks

• Develop and implement efficient supply chain and production planning strategies.
• Lead the monthly performance review meetings for the cluster and align on priorities and strategic decisions.
• Responsible to set and review the business unit stock policy and ensure on time availability for demands.
• Responsible for long range planning process to assess and propose production capacity and capex requirements.
• Oversee and manage inventory levels to meet production and customer demands.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and warehouse teams to optimize the flow of goods.
• Ensure correctness of purchase forecasts for added value imported products and align with factory planners on availability and possible supply constraints.
• Place firm intercompany orders for local warehouse replenishment and follow up with factory planners until order is shipped.
• Ensure best possible container optimization on inbound orders, to keep Freight-In costs as low as possible.
• Analyze market trends and production capacity to anticipate material needs.
• Work closely with the manufacturing team to implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to supply chain operations.
• Responsible for local inventory levels; balance between intended service level and optimal inventory holdings.
• Keep track on Overstock and Slow-Moving items. Work with Sales and Marketing teams to propose actions to deplete them.
• Work closely with Marketing teams to ensure on-time availability of new products.
• Manage capacity utilization files and makes production budgets in line with the demand
• Lead the monthly supply review meetings to set the base for the monthly planning activity and alignment with internal stakeholders on the deliverables, attainment and adherence to plan.
• Lead the weekly production planning process and align the Constrained production plan with the necessary stakeholders.

Key Performance Indicators

• Days of Cover per product / product family and all product levels.
• Inventory value Vs Net sales
• Inventory in units Vs net sales
• Overstock value Vs Net sales and Gross inventory
• Purchase forecast accuracy > 95% at lag 4.
• Production Attainment > 98%
• Production Adherence > 98%
• OTIF( On time in full)  >95%
• Net Cut kept at min < 0.5% of Net sales and previous years.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in supply chain and production planning roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and forecasting tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

• University degree completed in relevant field.
• Minimum experience of 6 years.
• Embodies all the BIC Values & Behaviors: Simplicity, Ethics, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Ingenuity.
• Process Oriented. Ability to continuously improve a supply chain and manage complex customer needs.
• Efficient and can prioritize workload.
• Open-minded and cultural acumen.
• Strong team player
• Possess leadership skills
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Solution-driven with the willingness and ability to implement innovative ideas and improve working methodologies. Able to break down complex issues into simple components and build/implement required action plans.
• Hands-on in line with BIC culture, can handle various tasks with humility and business drive.
• Advanced level required on Excel Office
• Any ERP knowledge (JDE preferably).

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