Job Openings at PZ Cussons

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.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) IT Business & Data Analyst

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Grade: 5
Department: IT

Job Purpose

• This role is based in Lagos. Will forge a strong working relationship with business functions across Africa, enabling data-driven decision making through effective reporting and analytics solutions.
• The Business and Data Analyst is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining various reporting and analytics systems that empower data-driven insights and decision making across PZ Cussons.
• The role will work closely with business stakeholders and other team members to understand their reporting requirements and deliver user friendly, visually appealing and insightful reports and dashboards.
• Will be responsible for the administration and governance and user experience of reporting platforms like Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.

Responsible to:

• Reports directly to the Head of Digital and IT, Africa.
• Part of global data engineers and analysts
• Part of a team of Business Analyst within Regional IT

Responsible for:

• No direct reports.
• Would have key Internal Relationship with functional business leaders, commercial heads, Super Users and Regional Process Leads, other members of the global and regional IT teams across Africa.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of BI systems and technologies, such as data warehouses, data lakes, dashboards, reports, and data models, using SQL, Python, and other tools.
• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand their data requirements and provide data solutions that meet their needs.
• Perform data analysis, data validation, and data quality checks to ensure the accuracy and reliability of BI data and outputs.
• Document and communicate reporting best practices, standards, and processes.
• Transformation of data into usable structures.
• Optimise and improve the performance, scalability, and security of BI systems and technologies.
• Implement and refine strong patterns and standards relating to data modelling, data pipelines and change management
• Administer and manage the reporting platforms, such as Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, including user management, security, and governance.
• Optimize and improve the performance, scalability, and user experience of reporting and analytics solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any reporting or analytics issues that may arise.
• Create data observability processes to highlight data quality issues and general health of the data products deployed
• Develop release pipelines for the data platform using Github Actions
• Troubleshoot and resolve any data or BI issues that may arise.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in BI and data analytics.
• Supporting end users through training and documentation.
• Mentoring and training junior staff.
• Ensure that data compliance and security requirements are met during system build.

Key Stakeholders: Internal / External Relationships:

• Develop robust relationships with strategic stakeholders.

Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications / Technical / Professional Experience

• B. Sc degree in Computer Science or IT related field.
• 3- 4 years of business analyst, data analytics & project Management.
• Proven track record in Business Analysis and/or Business Process Management
• Extensive experience in BI development, data engineering or similar role.
• Proficient in reporting and data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Understanding of UX concepts related to data visualisation and data products.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of the Microsoft cloud ecosystem, including Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong understanding of data modelling and semantic modelling for reporting and analytics purposes.
• Experience with SQL and data querying.
• Understanding of data warehousing and data integration concepts.
• Experience in gathering reporting requirements and translating them into effective visualizations.
• Experience in training and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience working with an agile framework, such as Scrum, Kanban, etc.
• Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance best practices.

Application Closing Date: 22nd September, 2024.

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2.) Instrumentation Engineer

Job Location: Aba, Abia
Work-Term: Full Time

Job Description

• The ideal candidates will ensure efficient implementation and coordinate all site instrumentation services that will optimize operation strategies in improving productivity, improving product quality, reducing downtime, reducing waste and develop people's skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with OEM during commissioning of new equipment or installation upgrade.
• Work with OEM for Special Intervention on all automated packaging equipment.
• Effective monitoring of weighbridge systems at PZ Cussons Aba and PZ Cussons Port Harcourt tank farm as well as coordinating the activities of the external contractors during calibration
• Takes responsibility for compliance with all EMS related activities in the department in order to prevent, reduce or control environmental pollution arising from environmental aspects identified in the department as documented in the EMS Manual, Departmental Aspect and Impacts register, EMS related SOPs and other relevant documents.
• To drive and maintain a high performance in Occupational, Health & Safety and Environmental Care standard/practise.
• To coordinate Good manufacturing Practice activities on site in line with agreed GMP standards (PZC GMP Standard/NAFDAC GMP requirements).

Operational:

• Ensures critical instrumentation systems and processes operate effectively, efficiently, and safely.
• Ensures that maintenance cost is tracked, and gradual reduction is noticed.
• Ensures that machines operate with minimal downtime.
• Ensures reliability and maintainability of equipment.

Leadership:

• Assess technical competence of team and develop plans to address areas of improvement.
• Lead team by example.
• Plan human and material resources for execution of planned maintenance jobs.
• Ensure training/coaching of team for improved productivity and multi-skilling.
• Ensure team adheres strictly to HSE rules and regulations.
• To ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS) and improve on the system.

Innovations:

• Undertake continuous improvement activities to improve uptime, quality and reduce operational cost.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. / BEng.Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Experience:

• At least 3 – 5 years of work experience in a similar role with a large organization
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite
• Excellent Analytical and Numerical skills
• Strong knowledge of monitoring and control systems, programmable logic controller
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Sound knowledge of electrical circuit diagram interpretation.
• Ability to handle electronic equipment and tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a good eye for details.
• Excellent planning and scheduling skills.
• Good communication skills

Attributes:

• Coordinates and ensures Planning and Organizing of activities to achieve goals
• Shows appreciation/encouragement while Working with People rather than apportioning blame
• Demonstrates Commercial Orientation and an understanding of business issues
• Thinks more broadly about impact of actions - Analysis and Decision Making
• Gives full commitment to the Principles and Values of the organization
• Embraces Innovation and Change to solve business challenges
• Establishes Interacting and Communicating networks links within and outside the organization.

Application Closing Date: 22nd September, 2024.

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3.) Territory Sales Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR001573
Job Location: Nasarawa
Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Achieve agreed business objectives/KPIs for the territory.
• Implement outlet coverage strategy in assigned territory, enlist and keep updated database of relevant outlets.
• Achieve sales drivers objectives for the territory.
• Develop Distribution-add new markets, new outlets, and vans.
• Manage KD Staff-sales reps and KPO, Review them daily.
• Manage KD Warehouse- maintain FIFO, Stacking norm and stock norm.
• Efficient supervision of Secondary sales team to drive products availability/Performance management.
• Coaching and accompaniment with secondary sales force to enhance efficiency.
• Managing outlets-ensure proper servicing, handle complaints, communicate trade promotions and consumer promotions, oversee merchandising and manage payment terms.
• Monitor and manage execution of all Promotional /launch/ agencies activities in assigned territory.
• Lead Market intelligence gathering and competitor activity monitoring and report timely.

Requirements

• Possess a University Degree, in any discipline.
• Possess three to five years experience within a reputable/ multinational company.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be a team player with the ability to drive the team to unsurpassed success.
• Be proficient in MS Office.
• Have strong numerical skills.
• Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.
• Previous experience of working in a food industry (preferably edible oil sector) would be advantageous.

Application Closing Date: 31st August, 2024.

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