Jobs/Vacancies
Positions Available at BIC Nigeria
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 position below:
Job Title: Associate Manager, End to End Planning
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
Qualifications
- University degree completed in relevant field.
- Minimum experience of 6 years.
- Embodies all the BIC Values & Behaviors: Simplicity, Ethics, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Ingenuity.
- Strong team player
- Possess leadership skills
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Process Oriented. Ability to continuously improve a supply chain and manage complex customer needs.
- Efficient and can prioritize workload.
- Open-minded and cultural acumen.
- 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).
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Electrical Supervisor
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
Primary Purpose of the Role
- Responsible for performing skilled maintenance, repair, and installation activities independently, including handling all electrical repairs.
- Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports on maintenance activities.
- Expected to work with minimal instruction or assistance, addressing new or unusual situations as they arise, and to be fully aware of operating procedures, engineering drawings, and policies of the work unit.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs on all electrical equipment in the factory.
- Maintain and perform routine repairs on electrically powered equipment and appliances, following equipment service manual instructions.
- Conduct condition-based maintenance on equipment, addressing any abnormalities detected.
- Undertake major machine repairs, modifications, or improvements, including hydraulic system repairs, periodic flashing, inspection of electric units, repair of portable electrical equipment, gear box repairs, and bearing replacements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering.
- A professional certification in a related field is an added advantage.
- At least 5 years of experience as an Engineering Technician or Maintenance Engineer in a busy FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment.
- Prior experience with process and maintenance on injection and extrusion moulding machines.
Skills:
- In-depth, practical knowledge and experience in maintenance and repairs.
- Systematic problem-solving approach.
- Strong circuit diagram interpretation skills.
- Troubleshooting proficiency.
- Ability to participate in failure investigations, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Marketing Manager
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Manager Marketing Nigeria oversees and holds ultimate responsibility for the development and deployment of a fully integrated Marketing Strategy in the country. He/She manages the Human Expression (Stationery), Flame for Life (Lighters) and Blade Excellence (Shavers) categories in their entirety within the Nigerian market.
- Working closely with the General Manager Nigeria, the Manager Marketing MENAWACA, and the local Marketing teams, he/she effectively orchestrates all Marketing efforts. This includes shaping and implementing brand strategy; understand the market and consumers, engage the consumers and customers, design a strategy on product offering and positioning on both BIC and Lucky Stationery… creating demand for BIC products all within a budget, and with close follow-up of Marketing-relevant KPIs.
- The Manager Marketing Nigeria will also have to work closely with Sales, Finance and Supply & Deliver teams to achieve Business Objectives and help LSNL entity create consumers connections: bring simplicity and joy to everyday life!
Responsibilities
- Manages a winning Brand Portfolio, covering all channels and delivering Revenue Growth Management KPIs.
- Develops an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian market, BIC categories, consumers, and their expectations.
- Develops comprehensive Marketing Plans and Strategies for the Nigerian market and oversees their implementation in the 3 categories BIC operates in, Human Expression, Flame for Life and Blade Excellence.
- Works closely with MENAWACA Marketing HQ to develop a strategy that is synergized to MEA and the Group priorities and representative of the Nigerian market.
- Builds a Lucky Stationery / BIC dual brand strategy.
- Helps define Lucky Stationery Brand Vision, Brand Strategy, and the main growth drivers and shapes the Innovation Brand Pipeline with a long-term vision and consumer-centric mindset.
- Develops new packaging for the new Lucky Stationery products as and when applicable.
- In co-ordination with MENAWACA and MEA Marketing Managers, leads the CMI (Consumer & Market Understanding) and detects insights and new brand opportunities taking into consideration the business needs and the Categories development.
- Defines the Brand Communication (ATL & BTL) and Digital Strategy in collaboration with external partners / agencies to build brand equity and boost brand awareness on both new and existing products in the 3 categories.
- Defines Trade Marketing Priorities and Promotional Calendar (Initiative Master Plans) in collaboration with the Trade Marketing and Sales Teams.
- Coordinates marketing efforts and cost-effective strategies to ensure that marketing spend is within budget, and that all marketing plans are executed on time. Closely supervises budget to support financial objectives for BIC in Nigeria.
- Coordinates Marketing Strategies with cross functional teams (Sales, Finance, Supply & Delivery, Communication…) as well as the MENAWACA & MEA Marketing Managers.
- Plays a leadership role in talent management (2 direct reports for now); develops the Marketing team capabilities and leads them in their value-creation journey through implementing plans that maximize sales, profit, and growth.
Key Performance Indicators
- Achievement of Stationery, Lighters and Shavers Net Sales and GP%; Growth vs. RF01.
- Volume and Value Market Share growth.
- Successful and timely implementation of the Marketing Plans by category.
- Results and ROI of key ATL (including Digital) & BTL Marketing initiatives (measured against expected results).
- CMI (Consumer & Market Understanding) deployment and ROI.
- P&L Responsibility – Brand Support budget management, Managing spend in-line with budget.
- Marketing Team Capabilities building.
- Effective Cross-functional collaboration with key functions to ensure delivery of objectives.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies:
Simple Criteria (R= Required, D= Desired):
- R- 8+ years of Marketing experience in FMCG company as Marketing Manager /Director or Group Product Manager
- R- Marketing degree / diploma or equivalent – BAC+5, advanced degree preferred.
- R- Speaks fluent English.
- D- Speaks other Nigerian Spoken languages.
- D- Some customer-facing experience would be beneficial.
- R- Proficient in the use of MS Office including intermediate/advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- R- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- R- Cross-Cultural team management experience
- R- Management of external agencies (creative, media, research agencies)
Business Strategy:
- Optimizing brand / category / product performance.
- Anticipates developments in the marketplace to detect strategic opportunities for Lucky Stationery and the BIC brand in each of their respective categories.
- Develops a mid / long-term vision and rallies the various stakeholders (local & regional teams, agencies…)
- Develops Marketing Plans from scratch, with confidence and competence in presenting them both internally and externally (Leadership team, Sales teams, key customers…)
- Works with the finance team to optimize the P&L and Revenue Growth Management KPI
Consumer understanding & Research:
- Developing consumer understanding & integrating it in Marketing projects.
- Proactively advises on appropriate market studies and methodologies to meet the business needs/issues/ priorities.
- Optimizes the partnership with the providers when studies are completed locally (quality, cost…)
- Understands and interprets market data (ACNielsen, EPOS…). Analytical, numbers focused and detail driven.
- Enriches insight generation by integrating emerging trends and a cross-category approach. Detect and leverage consumers / influencers insights.
- Ensures proper application of knowledge from research by the teams.
Positioning:
- Defining the brand/range/product positioning and bringing it to life.
- Sets priorities to strengthen Lucky Stationery and the BIC brand positioning.
- Designs & implements appropriate brand actions matching the positioning in Nigeria.
Product offering / Innovation:
- Managing and optimizing the portfolio as well as initiating and steering innovation and roll-out projects.
- Considers the wider picture and state strategic orientations and priorities in terms of range for Lucky Stationery and BIC brands’ portfolio. This includes innovation & roll-out projects based on corporate and brand strategy.
- Completes the process of value analysis.
- Contributes to the evolution of the innovation process to maximize the NPIs success and the time to market.
- Defines launch plans, identifies risks and opportunities, and prioritizes / challenges the allocation of budget for launches.
Communication:
- Building the communication strategy with an integrated approach
- Develops strong and enduring brand communication strategies and platforms.
- Steers/participates in brand communication platform developments.
- Optimizes the partnership with agencies (evaluation, remuneration, motivation)
- Steering the creative development process with an integrated approach
- Defines clear and incisive briefs to get the best from agencies (including budgets).
- Co-designs local communication ideas with agencies.
- Strategically evaluates creatives. Challenges for stronger creative work.
- Developing steering media / digital plans
- Proactively develops a vision of the media / digital scene.
- Reviews the overall performance of plans and ensures their optimization.
Packaging (mostly Lucky Stationery):
- Developing / optimizing packaging design & piloting packaging projects.
- Questions packaging design and brand architecture in relation to the brand strategy
- Contribute to major projects such as “brand identity guidelines” and brand architecture projects.
- Optimizes partnership with packaging agencies (timings, quality, motivation, cost…)
- Develops briefs and creative proposals.
Price:
- Develops the pricing strategy.
- Works with Nigeria General Manager, Sales, and Finance teams to create an overall price strategy for the region.
- Integrates the impact of market, competitive and industry changes.
- Assesses potential corrective pricing actions.
Promotion:
- Leading the promotional approach.
- Along with the Trade Marketing team, develops the promotional approach / Initiative Master Plan per category and channel.
- Identifies new / creative promotional tools and encourages teams to integrate them.
Distribution / Trade:
- Integrating the point of sale and trade dimensions in marketing actions.
- Understands the Go to Market Strategy and all trade channels.
- With Nigeria General Manager and Sales manager, builds trade approaches and seizes new distribution opportunities that are consistent with the brand strategies per category.
- Challenges the commercial proposals to maximize point-of-sale dimension.
Complex Criteria:
Professional skills:
- Thorough knowledge of marketing technical skills (business strategy / steering, consumer understanding & research, positioning, product offering, innovation & roll-out, communication, packaging design, price, promotion, distribution & trade…)
Personal Skills:
Takes Ownership:
- A self-starter and doer / finisher, working under own initiative and with full autonomy.
- Sense of initiative, tenacity, and self-motivation
- Ability to prioritize, take calculated risks and to perform under pressure.
Delivers Results:
- Rigor and high drive for results, with strong ability to make data-informed decisions.
- Committed and able to deliver while fully respecting corporate processes and applying the appropriate level of reporting to management.
- Able to manages projects across multicultural environments and functions.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Champions Change:
- Takes on challenges even when dealing with ambiguity.
- Innovates and embraces transformation (i.e Marketing technology)
- Makes timely decisions, multi-task and consistently meets deadlines as per expectations.
Creates Team Success:
- Situational leader who can handle a diverse team (functions and seniority levels) and empowering them to grow and be responsible for their own work.
- Promotes teamwork and inclusion within a multi-functional team, holds excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability to engage and influence others
- Be the humble marketing expert, respecting others’ point of view and managing diversity regarding different cultures, management styles.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Injection Maintenance Technician
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
Primary Purpose of the Role
- Responsible for performing skilled mechanical maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting independently to ensure optimal performance of factory equipment and machinery.
- Executes daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activities and reports on performed work and any observed equipment conditions.
- Works independently on assigned tasks with occasional instruction or assistance for new or complex situations, following established operating procedures and policies.
Job Description
- Conduct preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs on all mechanical equipment in the factory.
- Perform routine checks and repairs on mechanical systems, such as pumps, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and other factory machinery.
- Carry out condition-based maintenance, identifying and addressing any abnormalities found during inspections.
- Execute main machinery repairs and modifications, including alignment of machinery, replacement of parts such as belts, bearings, and seals, and adjustment of mechanical assemblies as required.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot faults in mechanical systems and propose corrective actions to maintain equipment reliability.
Requirements
Academic Qualifications:
- A Diploma or technical certification in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
Professional Qualifications:
- Professional certification in mechanical maintenance or a related field is an added advantage.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Mechanical Technician or Maintenance Technician, ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment.
- Hands-on experience with various factory equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, and conveyors.
Skills:
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills in maintenance and repairs.
- Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and techniques for troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical diagrams and schematics.
- Good problem-solving skills with a systematic approach to fault diagnosis.
- Capable of participating in root cause analysis and implementing corrective measures
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
