Supply Operations Manager at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

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 position below:

Job Title: Supply Operations Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR002306
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Accountabilities

• Responsibility for the supply chain, planning, movement, management and distribution of orders while meeting the service demands of the internal and external customers.
• Manages and oversees overall supply chain operations, Purchasing, Freight & Logistics
•  Run and prepare monthly supply chain KPIs
• Work with internal and external stake holders across functional and external vendors , service providers
• Handle day to day operational relating to Trade Finance in Procurement Hub
• In charge of Letter of Credit issuance, negotiation, as per USB/ISBP provision
• Prepare Letters of Credit & Bills of Collection, ensuring that transactions comply with ICC Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits UCP600 and that Terms and Conditions are in accordance with both company standard instructions and also with the specific requirements of the country of import. Shipping terms in accordance with current version of International Commercial Terms (Incoterms 2010, or the latest update)
• Manage Letters of Credit, from draft presentation through to payment, issuing bank courier information, establishing draft maturity payment dates and forecasting foreign exchange purchases.
• Liaise with suppliers on vendor financing and work with  respective Bank and FSS (Shared service) in the payments release
• Manage Service providers and work with Strategic Freight team, local custom, and OUs’ inbound teams to ensure accurate shipping docs and freight rate are compliance
• Act as a hub to get order from PZ operating unit (OU) and publish order to supplier. Make arrangement on order delivery processing with supplier and shipping line to ensure delivery is On Time In Full and in Quality as per PZ OU requirement.

Continuous improvement:

• Support & maintain continuous and collaborative improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain.

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of Experience in supply chain or supply planning and experience in managing export shipping document
• Knowledge of logistics, Shipping Document, Incoterm, Letter of Credit, Bank document

Technical/Professional Experience:

• Strong problem solving skills
• The ability to work as part of a multicultural, global team
• Experience of working with ERP systems, ideally SAP
• Fluency in English

Application Closing Date
9th February, 2026.