GENERAL MARKETING >> EAST & CENTRAL AFRICA AREA RESEARCH MANAGER

REFERENCE NUMBER WO/ECA/MRKT/15-11- 10/01
JOB TITLE: EAST & CENTRAL AFRICA AREA RESEARCH MANAGER
LOCATION: NAIROBI, KENYA
REPORTING TO: HEAD OF MARKETING, EAST & CENTRAL AFRICA AREA
REQUISITION NUMBER: 1
RESPONSE DEADLINE: 26/11/2010
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

THE INCUMBENT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Leading the process of consumer and customer insight generation in the Area.
Ensuring the integrity of insights and its integration in the decision making process.
The guardianship of all research systems, protocols and platforms
Ensuring the marketing insights and information platform (processes and systems) is fit-for- purpose to support informed decision making.
Management of research agencies and 3rd party service providers

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
5-8 years relevant FMCG experience.
Research methodologies, design and systems
Research agency management
Brand and trade marketing strategy development
Experience in people supervision (including coaching and team leadership skills)

EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree in any business-related field

EQUITY STATEMENT:
British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer

GENERAL:
The company reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate.


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BAT Nigeria: Senior Security Supervisor

BAT Nigeria is recruiting for a Senior Security Supervisor.

Job Title: Senior Security Supervisor

Reference Number DO/NGN/NIG/SSS/03-11-10
Job Title: Senior Security Supervisor
Location: Zaria
Reports to: Factory Chief Security Officer

Principal Accountabilities:
Maintain an appropriate record of access control activities / resources and report in a proper format to the Security Manager.
Coordinate all direct reports to ensure that all company assets and equipments issued out for use are carefully handled and recommend for repairs and or replacement as soon as they occur.
Ensure an accurate database of all contractors working with the company in Zaria is kept.
Coordinate Supervisors to ensure that all security procedures for the protection of:
Company personnel/families/visitors.
Tobacco products in respect of their manufacture, storage and despatch.
Company assets, information, property and business operations activities.
Ensure that a daily report of Zaria factory, in standard format, is submitted at every end of the shift to the CSO.
Ensure compliance with company access control procedures
Carry out all forms of periodic checks on all alarm systems and electronic equipment.
Maintain and update records of all equipment.
Maintain all records kept and advise the department on all issues of record management compliance.
Monitor the flow of escort request and arrange for timely drop off and pick up in line with agreed escort timings.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
A good first degree in any of the Social Sciences
Be a mature individual, with a broad experience in security/pool fleet operations.
Possess good communication skills in English, which he is able to exercise at all levels.
Be capable of gathering information from internal and external sources.
Ability to understand threats or potential threats to Company personnel and assets and possible checks to mitigate those threats.
Being capable of issuing clear written and verbal orders.
Have the ability to coordinate the activities of contracted guard force with a clear understanding of their hierarchy and operations.
Have a basic knowledge of the use of the computer in information storage and transfer.
Have a working knowledge of the operations of the Access control system.
Be capable of writing simple initial reports in respect of events or incidents.
Key Outputs:
To provide a world class professional security service aimed at creating a secure environment for the day to day business using all internal and external resources to maintain internal and external Security controls of the highest quality.
Equity statement:
BAT Nigeria is an equal opportunities employer. All shorlisted applicants will be considered and assessed using the same criteria and recruitment process.

Application Deadline
12th November, 2010

How To Apply
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British American Tobacco (BAT): Material Requirement Planning Manager Jobs in Nigeria

British American Tobacco (BAT) is recruiting for a Material Requirement Planning Manager.

JobTitle: Material Requirement Planning Manager

Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
Reports to: Supply Chain Planning Manager

Principal Accountabilities
To ensure that WMS requirement/Supplies and Leaf necessary to meet approved stock durations and production for BAT WAA are achieved. Ensure that requisitions are processed for OTIF procurement of WMS. Effectively manage total pipeline inventory to keep the cash flow within budget. Maintain adequate relationship with import team, NPI coordinator, commercial and other stakeholders. Provide up to date management information on trends and events to enhance rapid decision making within WMS function.

British American Tobacco (BAT) is recruiting for a Material Requirement Planning Manager.

JobTitle: Material Requirement Planning Manager

Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
Reports to: Supply Chain Planning Manager

Principal Accountabilities
To ensure that WMS requirement/Supplies and Leaf necessary to meet approved stock durations and production for BAT WAA are achieved. Ensure that requisitions are processed for OTIF procurement of WMS. Effectively manage total pipeline inventory to keep the cash flow within budget. Maintain adequate relationship with import team, NPI coordinator, commercial and other stakeholders. Provide up to date management information on trends and events to enhance rapid decision making within WMS function.

To ensure that new products or material changes are effected with minimal write off and delivered OTIF. Develop an effective tracking of all planned changes or brand introductions. Maintain adequate relationship with WAA Commercial and other stakeholders to achieve perfect alignment on all planned changes. Provide up to date management information and reporting to enhance decision making and guide the right compromise.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

* The ideal candiate should be a graduate with a bias in Science and at least 3 year experience gained in a supply chain planning manufacturing environment (Preferably FMCG Company).
* Working SAP System Knowledge – MM, PP & SD Modules
* Working Understanding of MRP/ERP principle.
* Understanding of Factory constraints and complexities
* Product Knowledge
* Excellent analytical skills.
* Flexibility and adaptability to change.
* Ability to make informed decisions
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* In depth understanding of inventory management principles
* Good presentation skills
* At least 3 years experience in a planning capacity

Application Deadline
8th November 2010

How To Apply
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Human Resources Executive Marketing Job Vacancy at British American Tobacco (BAT) Nigeria

British American Tobacco (BAT) Nigeria is recruiting for Human Resources Executive Marketing.

Job Title: Human Resources Executive Marketing

Reference Number: OM/NIG/NGN/MT/12-10-10
Location: Lagos
Remuneration: Competitive
Reports to: HRBP - Marketing

Principal Accountabilities:
Through active participation within the TM & D structure will assist in the implementation of the HR strategy and Functional specific strategies for TM&D Functions contributing to the achievement of marketing functional objectives and plans.
Proactively review existing HR policies and procedures to ensure they are always relevant to current needs; educate line management/field force on these for them to properly understand their objectives and relevance to them and the Company; and ensure they are implemented accordingly.Human Resources Executive Marketing Job Vacancy at British American Tobacco (BAT) Nigeria

British American Tobacco (BAT) Nigeria is recruiting for Human Resources Executive Marketing.

Job Title: Human Resources Executive Marketing

Reference Number: OM/NIG/NGN/MT/12-10-10
Location: Lagos
Remuneration: Competitive
Reports to: HRBP - Marketing

Principal Accountabilities:
Through active participation within the TM & D structure will assist in the implementation of the HR strategy and Functional specific strategies for TM&D Functions contributing to the achievement of marketing functional objectives and plans.
Proactively review existing HR policies and procedures to ensure they are always relevant to current needs; educate line management/field force on these for them to properly understand their objectives and relevance to them and the Company; and ensure they are implemented accordingly.
Carry out manpower planning to ensure ready availability of talent to fill roles (both from within and outside the Company) with minimum gaps.
Run/participate in interviews and assessment/development centres and determines assessment and selection tools to ensure effective recruitment and selection.
Communicates with, consults with and assists the trade team in ensuring grievance and disciplinary procedures and practices are fair and transparent and are carried out accordingly through active participation.
Participate in ensuring our remuneration policies, procedures and practices are applied equitably.
Participates fully as a project member on identified HR and TM & D projects, e.g. E-Recruitment.
Participate in ensuring all employees fully understand their roles, have/see a clear line-of-sight, understand their leadership passages and dimensions with a view to ensure that development is a constant priority.
Provide reinforcement mechanisms through agreed Your Voice Action planning in ensuring that the work ethic within trade field force is driven by the Guiding Principles.
Actively support line management to use robust communication as a vehicle to build trust, openness and understanding within and across their teams.
Participate in ensuring line management embraces a culture of learning that proactively encourages sharing knowledge, experience etc within and across teams.
Act as a professional advisor to employee/management on people issues
Assists in the development and implementation of strategies to embed certain HR common platforms and best practices that will ensure self-sufficiency in the local context.
Provides HR support to functional renewal processes eg. Restructuring.
Develop & implement people-focused initiatives that would increase motivation and enhance performance.
Encourage innovativeness in employees and assist line managers to encourage

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
The role holder should be a graduate of any discipline with 5 years Human Resources management experience.
A detailed knowledge of Nigerian labour law and Nigerian labour custom and practice is fundamental.
Be up-to-date on the changing roles of HR in today’s and tomorrow’s workplace
High level of initiative, confidentiality & commitment
Ability to skilfully engage and influence at all levels.
Has sufficient IT knowledge/skills to generate, operate and run reports.
Excellent Interpersonal & leadership skills are also required.
A Strong team player with high level of decision making, objectivity, creativity & Integrity.
Due to the changing face of the HR practice, it is imperative that the jobholder can adapt to changes when necessary.
Application Deadline
25th October, 2010

Method of Application
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