Tuesday, December 14, 2010

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT GUINNESS NIG.PLC

Tuesday  14th December, 2010
GUINNESS NIGERIA PLC HOTTEST CAREERS


EXTERNAL JOB TITLE: CATEGORY MANAGER - ATL & SPONSORSHIPS

AUTOREQ ID: 25793BR
FUNCTION: PROCUREMENT
TYPE OF JOB: FULL TIME
COUNTRY: NIGERIA


EXTERNAL JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: CATEGORY MANAGER – ATL AND SPONSORSHIPS
LEVEL: L5 (M1)

REPORTS TO:
PORTFOLIO MANAGER – DEMAND & INDIRECT, GUINNESS NIGERIA PLC

CONTEXT/SCOPE:

The role holder is required to play a significant leadership role to drive global best practice in Media (Press, Digital, electronics and OOH) Planning/Buying working very closely with the Marketing function. It also involves managing the sourcing and supplier performance/development management process across all aspects of category management to successfully deliver our targeted business benefits of quality, service, value, innovation and brilliant execution.

DIMENSIONS:
FINANCIAL

Above the line sub categories deals with approx 20 suppliers and are a significant contributor of value to GNPLC.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:
Responsible for the development of stretching category strategies that clearly deliver our Procurement Functional Value agenda of Assure, Protect and Create for all areas of above the line, media planning and management, sponsorship, and relationship marketing.
The role will be based in Lagos with regular requirements for national, regional-hub (Cameroun/Ghana) and international (UK) travel.

TOP 3-5 ACCOUNTABILITIES:
•   This role will closely support the Portfolio Managers, Head of Procurement  in driving the Procurement Function, acting as a key member of the team by leading the team’s robust application of key category management tools such as the LOOP, supply chain analysis and business needs analysis
•   Assist the Portfolio Managers and Head of Procurement to form, coach and develop GN Procurement into a high performing team, by enhancing local Procurement capability in all aspects of best-in-class Procurement skills – Strategy development, Contract management, Industry/Economic/Supplier Analysis, Value chain mapping, etc
•   Implementation of Head of Procurement-designated key projects through effective project management, utilising appropriate e-procurement tools to maximise speed, efficiency and drive of benefits e.g. e-RFI’s e-RFP’s, e-auctions, spend analysis.
•   Supporting the Function’s control and risk agenda, - including CARM, IFRS, SFRM, CCE
•   Media Planning & Buying
•   Jointly represent Guinness Nigeria in Advertisers’ body AAPN, NIPR, OAAN, LASAA etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
•   First degree is mandatory.
•   Minimum of 7 years commercial experience, Specialist Media Planning & Buying experience gained in a "Media - buying" organization with demonstrated direct responsibility for managing multi-billion Naira media budgets
•   Strong Negotiation Skills
•   Minimum of 3 years Procurement experience is essential covering all procurement imperatives (quality, service, cost, risk, growth support, innovation)
•   Analytical and numerical skills
•   Ability to take commercial insights and translate into Media Planning & Buying opportunities
•   Experience in advertising, marketing, and sales spend activities.
•   Understanding of the category management process would be an advantage
•   Previous experience in managing/ interfacing with Senior Executives of agency suppliers and client
•   Skilled communicator with a high level of personal impact


DESIRABLE
Previous experience of working within or closely with an FMCG Procurement Function (prior SAP experience an advantage)

BARRIERS TO SUCCESS IN ROLE:
Ineffective communication skills and/or inability to present output clearly and cogently, to confidently and articulately present complex business cases and options
Inability to challenge the status quo and/or influence peers & senior stakeholders

Inability to think strategically, lack of general commercial awareness

Lack of personal mental resilience in challenging working environments or lack of mobility
Weak IT skills base


EXTERNAL JOB TITLE: STRATEGIC CATEGORY MANAGER – CEREALS

AUTOREQID 25794BR
FUNCTION: PROCUREMENT
TYPE OF JOB: FULL TIME
COUNTRY: NIGERIA

EXTERNAL JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: STRATEGIC CATEGORY MANAGER - CEREALS
LEVEL:     L5(M1)
REPORTS TO: HEAD OF PROCUREMENT

CONTEXT/SCOPE:

The role has responsibility for developing and providing key data, expertise and analysis in support of the development of strategic category strategies. It is key in influencing the sourcing process across all West African supply operations of category management to deliver the requisite business benefits /needs. This role has specific responsibility for developing the category management strategies for cereals across the entire Nigerian supply business, encompassing the spend for all brewing locations in Nigeria.

DIMENSIONS:
A) FINANCIAL:

Total categories spend

B) MARKET COMPLEXITY
This role will operate nationally across multiple breweries.
Diverse range of products within category including malting barley, feed barley, wheat, malt, sorghum, enzymes and hops. A broad local and international/global supply base providing goods & services in this regional category. High political and media focus on purchasing cereals. Heavily regulated market across the region presently undergoing significant structural change. High level of risk and regulation in meeting “food grade” requirements around safety and integrity of liquids and ingredients. Continuous significant risks to security of supply to be managed particularly within cereal spend.

C) LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership responsibility for developing strategic category management approach with one direct report purpose of role
Management of nominated category in line with diageo’s procurement imperatives: - risk management, quality, service, cost, innovation/growth, corporate citizenship

TOP3-5 ACCOUNTABILITIES
1.   Develop strategic category management approach to key spend areas to deliver security of supply, maintaining requisite quality, protecting brand reputation and optimum cost
2.   Develop and implement agreed strategy for managing price volatility in base commodity spend, and ensure fast and accurate reporting of risks and impacts of commodity price movements
3.   Development of annual operating plan and supporting projects to deliver agreed targets
4.   Endorsement from key stakeholders of category strategy

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS

•   University degree in agricultural/biological science or commercially biased discipline
•   Accredited purchasing qualification desirable (CIPS/MBA)

EXPERIENCE -
•   Must have 3 – 4 years experience which should include the following:
•   Significant procurement responsibilities in a leading edge company
•   Experience with agricultural products, traded commodities and of developing and operating price risk management policies to manage spend within governance guidelines
•   Weather data interpretation/management
•   have a flair for field work and travels

BARRIERS TO SUCCESS IN ROLE

LACK OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

•   Experience in category management
•   Specific experience within portfolio
•   Project and change management
•   Experience in management of commodities
•   Interpersonal skills for the development of relationships at all levels both internally & externally – political & cultural sensitivities

HOW DO I TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY?

Log on to www.diageo.com & click on 'career'
Click on 'Search & Apply'
Click on 'Search openings' go to 'key word' (Box 5) and enter the Ref No
Click 'search'
Click 'view job(s)' to read the detailed job profile
Click on 'submit to job(s)' to submit your CV

Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is 28th December, 2010

Saturday, December 11, 2010

URGENT VACANCIES IN EDUCATIONAL SECTOR

Saturday 11th December, 2010
URGENT SCHOOL VACANCIES

An expanding Secondary School ion Kosafe Local Govt Area of Lagos requires the services pf the following residing within the area:

PRINCIPAL
The candidate must be self motivated, experienced, energetic, astute administrator, disciplined, technically confidence, market oriented, proactive and student growth conscious. He/she must also be acquired with modern management practices
Determined to exceed expectations on student enrollment, student and teachers discipline, high morals and academic results for the school through hard work. Exposed to system for monitoring and developing the quality assurance of teaching and learning have string verbal and written communication skills as well as good judgment in matters involving teenagers. Building capacity of the student numbers from 130 to approximately 300 within 2 years

QUALIFICATIONS
Be degree qualified preferably in Education or the Social Sciences with at least 10yrs of managing and teaching experience, out of which 5yrs should have been in a similar position in a private school. Should have appreciation and working  knowledge of Microsoft office tools and the internet.
AGE: Not below 35years

DEGREE QUALIFIED TEACHERS
With not less than 3-5 years experience in Geography , Biology, English Language, French, Music, Intro-tech, Technical Drawing, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Agric Science, Physical & Health Education, CRK, Fine arts, Yoruba, Igbo, Computer Science, Economics. Commerce, Accounts, Lit-In-English, Home Economics, Social Studies Required

SCHOOL SECRETARY
SCHOOL ACCOUNTS OFFICER
SECURITY GUARDS
HOUSEKEEPERS & COOKS

SALARY:
Very generous salaries & condition of service

TO APPLY
The advertiser,
P.O. Box, 12632,
Ikeja

CLOSING DATE: 20 December 2010

VACANCIES IN RESTAURANT

Saturday 11th December, 2010
VACANCIES

An upcoming African cuisine Restaurant in Lagos wants the following experienced staff

CHEFS
COOKS
KITCHEN ASSISTANT
RESTAURANT SUPERVISORS
WAITER / WAITRESS
CASHIERS
ACCOUNTANTS
AUDITORS
STORE KEEPER
PENTRY BOYS
PREPARES
CLEANER

TO APPLY

The applicant must with their credentials in person at
No. 12 Adeboye Solanke Street
off Allen Avenue Ikeja

Not later than 13 December 2010.

For more inquiries call: 08033071804

Friday, December 10, 2010

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/RESEARCH OFFICER JOBS

Friday 10th December, 2010
Our client is a market leader with several ranges of products in the Nigerian market. As part of its expansion programs the company needs for immediate employment, an experienced and self-driven.


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / RESEARCH OFFICER


EXPECTED RESPONSIBILITIES
• Executing flawless research designs, analyses and development of new products
• Liaising with the relevant business units of the company to carry out due products profiling and market intelligence
• Monitoring and analyzing of the sales and distribution profiles of the company’s products vis-à-vis other competing products
• Ensuring availability of unassailable general business and market information
• Proffering regular advice based on well researched and rehashed data from the field


THE DESIRED CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS:
• Minimum qualification of HND and above
• Verifiable minimum experience of three years and above
• Appreciable good understanding of business development research designs and applications.
• A track in record in performance improvement and research-based business development strategies
• Strong and adaptable communication and computer skills
• Commercial acumen and the ability to craft and discuss business development research confidently and spontaneously
• Must be a team player


HOW TO APPLY: Interested and qualified candidates should please send their updated resume to: theadvertisers0032@yahoo.com


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ATTRACTIVE MARKETING JOBS

Friday 10th December, 2010
MISSION IN MARKETING
Base: Ikeja, Nigeria
Code Name: Brands Ambassador
Pay off: Attractive, competitive remunerations package
To be selected for this mission, you must be a computer literate creative thinker with:
• Great writing skills
• A proven track record of at least 3 years of performance with a reputable Brands Communication Agency, media or other similar organization
• A University degree in Marketing, Mass Communication, Communication Arts, English language, Fine Arts – 2nd class lower, minimum or HND in Graphic Arts (You will be at an advantage if you possess APCON membership or a Masters degree in Business Administration [MBA])
Your mission should you be chosen , will be to strengthen the sales force of a reputable manufacturing company, an associate of a major international group, which already has been delivering strong and highly competitive brands to its customers in Nigeria, meetingone of the basic needs of man for over 50 years now.
This will be no easy missions. There will be challenges:
• Assisting in brands analysis
• Developing and executing creative media communication plans
• Developing systemic Brand Management objectives and strategies
• Managing media and public relations with advertising agencies
• Coordinating trade exhibitions and fairs under supervision.
If you are truly the (wo)man for this mission, forward a comprehensive CV to:
The GM – Human Resources
P.M.B. 21032, Ikeja, Lagos
OR: adejumokayode@yahoo.co.uk
The deadline for application is 2 weeks from the date of this expose.