Workforce Management Centre Job Vacancies (6 Positions)

Workforce Management Centre - Our client is a multinational FMCG and one of the fastest growing producers of wholesome and ready to eat food which are available in various convenient packages in
Nigeria and the West African sub region. It has consistently produced over 16 varieties of biscuits which includes cream sandwich, sweet and semi sweet biscuits with some premier selling brands in the market for over 10 years

As a result of business expansion and capacity building initiative, uniquecareer opportunities exist in the organization for highly competent and self motivated individuals who seek a truly professional organization to maximize their potentials

To engage the right talents for each business area in the organization, workforce management centre has been engaged to help source and select best of professionals who meet the minimum expectation of the organization in the following vacant roles that exist in the organization.

1.)  Brand Manager (Lagos) - WFMC/01

Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to communicate the products of the company to consumers through different brand management initiative.

Key Functions

• Identify and manage key promotional activities against approved budget
• Develop initiatives that would increase brand market share and brand growth

Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc preferably in Marketing/Business Management
• 4 - 6 years of overall Marketing experience of which 1-2 years must be at a Brand/Product Management level
• FMCG industry experience is MANDATORY

2.)  Regional Sales Manager (Northern and Eastern Regions) - WFMC/02

Job Purpose

• To be responsible and accountable for the achievement of Regional Volume, Market Share and Profit Objectives In each area in Region through own people and 3rd Party
• Agents and deliver1he Customer, Consumer & Shopper propositions at the point of purchase.

Key Functions

• Assists in development of Sales Standards & Procedures and setting
• Manage and control regional overhead expenditure
• Conduct Regional Trade volts with Distribution Centre/own people to measure performance against standards
• Ensures full Implementation of Channel/Customer cycle plans in every store in the region

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 6 years sales management experience in an FMCG environment
• B.Sc/HND in a related field

3.)  Sales Representative (Lagos) - WFMC/03

Job Role

• Serves customers by selling product; meeting customers’ needs.
• The tasks of salespersons are to demonstrate their products and then give advice to their clients on the way that they can achieve cost solving and increase revenues.

Key Functions

• Acquire knowledge of the market conditions to old sales.Arrange a number of status reports, for example activities, closings, follow-up and adherence to goals.
• Discover sale prospects and contact them with other accounts as assigned.
• Develop and maintain the relationships with current customers and potential customers as well.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc /HND in Marketing, Business Administration or related fields with a minimum of 2 years sales experience in an FMCG producing packaged food
• Must be computer literate, must have good communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Must hove track record of achieving sales volume

4.)  Cost Accountant - WFMC/04

Job Purpose:
The purpose of this job is to ensure that all covering materials and production costs, costs of sales, product development and overhead. Analyzes and monitors row material inventory.

Key Functions

• Analyzes actual manufacturing costs and prepares periodic reports comparing budget costs to actual production costs; this Includes product margin reporting and analytical.
• Compare actual costs to estimates and analyze variances.
• Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax. schedules and others.

Qualifcations & Experience

• First degree In Accounting or related field; ICAN will be on added advantage
• 5 - 7 years work experience in production of packaged food

5.)  Assistant Production Manager (Lagos) - WFMC/05

Job Purpose
To manage the units efficiencies and overall capacity of the production facility to ensure optimum performance and quality per shift.

Key Functions

• Monitor row material availability and cleanliness, water addition and roll settings to keep product within specification.
• Liaise with main laboratory with respect to product compliance to specification.
• Take corrective action on any Instances of product non-compliance reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc (Engineering) or HND (Engineering)
• At least 5 years experience in a similar role

6.)  Technicians (Lagos) - WFMC/06

Job Purpose
Ensure all factory equipments ore funetion1ng to the maximum with minimum down time in all areas

Key Functions

• In collaboration with the facility ronqer, plan and implement regular planned preventive maintenance in order to ensure minimum lost time due to breakdowns;
• Create Standard Operating Procedures for the maintenance of all equipment
• Conduct audits (equipment safety standards) within a quality management system and evaluation of results thereof

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have at least WASC/SSCE
• Post Metric Qualification in Production or Operations Management
• 3 years experience in a food manufacturing environment Is MANDATORY (Biscuit)
• Computer literate
• Applicant should have expertise in areas of Electronics, Electromechanical, and Mechanical/Plant Maintenance

Application Closing Date
May 10, 2012

General Requirement
Qualified and interested candidates are to register and upload their CV on: www.workforcecareermanager.com
Further enquires or technical challenges should be sent to: vacancies@wfmcentre.com  Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Note: The link WMC provided for this application seems to be having problem, we have already contacted them and hoping the problem will be fixed as soon as possible.