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.
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 guidelines 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.
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).