Commercial Manager Latest Vacancy at the Coca-Cola Company, Tuesday 10, January 2017

Coca-Cola is the most popular and biggest-selling soft drink in history. An icon of all times, Coca-Cola is the best-known product in the world.

Created in Atlanta, Georgia, by Dr. John S. Pemberton, Coca-Cola was first offered as a fountain beverage by mixing Coca-Cola syrup with carbonated water. Coca-Cola was introduced in 1886, patented in 1887, registered as a trademark in 1893 and by 1895 it was being sold in every state and territory in the United States. In 1899, The Coca-Cola Company began franchised bottling operations in and outside the United States taking Coca-Cola to consumers in other parts of North America and Europe and in subsequent years to other parts of the world.

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

JOB ID 38998

POSITION OVERVIEW:

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide franchise and commercial leadership and co-ordination across a geographic location tachieve volume and share objectives through leading the development and the execution of the Bottler Business Plan (BBP) with special focus on executing commercial strategies in the defined geography (ies).

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy and Business Planning: (20%)

Provide input for and support the implementation of the bottler FDP, SBP and ABP

Co-create and execute annual BBP with Bottler and collaboration with the peer associates

Co-create and execute joint Customer Business Plans where appropriate

Market Execution and Commercial Excellence: (50%)

Drive commercial and execution capabilities leveraging RED and the defined Picture of Success

Actively pursue opportunities timprove our RTM& SFE leveraging best practices from other markets

Develop and execute operational elements of agreed brand / price / pack / channel plans

Drive horizontal expansion through outlet creation programmes and cold drink development

Implement execution monitoring systems including RED & DOSA

Lead Commercial Analytics and Periodic reporting of project progress with the right frequency and at the right level

Execution of Customer Programmes: (10%)

Ensure execution of customer programs designed tenhance customer performance and development

Evaluate & propose improvements tCustomer programmes timprove in-store availability, SOVI and SOCI. Lead the monthly customer updates

Franchise Leadership

Build value based and strategic “win-win” relationships with System partners at Bottler middle management and on occasion senior local management levels

Develop and execute management routines with bottlers (weekly meetings, joint market visits, 100 days business reviews) ttrack achievement of key objectives.

Lead Bottler training and development modules and capability building initiatives targeted at commercial teams – especially RED, RTM, Key Account Management and Frontline Sales Skills

Coach and develop reporting Kassociates tmaximize full and current potential

ORGANIZATION IMPACT/ INFLUENCE:

Within The Company

Regional Franchise Manager, Franchise Managers , C&CL Manager (guidance, supervision, coaching), General Manager

Peer associates within Marketing, Financial, Technical, PAC, HR functions etc. (collaboration)

Reporting associates within the Operations function (leadership, guidance, coaching)

Outside The Company

Bottler Middle Management and Senior Local Management (Gain commitment tBBP)

Key Customers & vendors

Government officials and NGOs

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Reports: Pinnacle trainee

RELATED JOB REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical Skills

Business acumen

Strong Commercial understanding with deep knowledge of RED and Route tMarket

Ksystem knowledge and clear understanding of the dynamics of the soft drink industry

Strategic mind-set: ability tidentify and act on opportunities

Understanding of RGM and ability tcovert same intwinning strategies

Project management skills

Budget management skills

People management skills

Communication skills

Fluent in English

New Leadership Behaviours (Leader of Self)

DRIVE INNOVATION: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business (encompassing everything from continuous improvement tnew product and package innovation)

COLLABORATE WITH SYSTEM, CUSTOMERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS: Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders tappropriately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler)

ACT LIKE AN OWNER: Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders

INSPIRE OTHERS: Inspire people tdeliver our mission and 2020 Vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason tbelieve anything is possible

DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS: Develop self and support others’ development tachieve full potential

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum 7 years’ experience with a FMCG or telecommunications company. Functional experience within an operational function would be an advantage. Bottler experiences would be an added advantage.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

First level Business degree qualification minimum

CULTURAL DIVERSITY:

Ability to balance interaction at multiple levels from Bottler Middle and Senior Management tretailers requires cultural sensitivity.

Cultural diversity specifics will depend on assigned geography characteristics

ANALYSIS:

Priority setting within expanded framework of responsibilities

Rapid execution of decisions through internal management process

Need tmaximize efficiencies, decision making and learning vertically within the Kand Bottler Partner System structures and horizontally across markets

Alignment of System Partner and Kplanning priorities and timing

JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING:

The Commercial Manager is primarily responsible for the development and execution of the BBP

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Will depend on local conditions of the assigned geography and work base

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 20% travel required

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DUE DATE: 13 January, 2017

Commercial Manager Latest Vacancy at the Coca-Cola Company, Tuesday 10, January 2017

Coca-Cola Company (Marketing Manager Stills & Flavours)

Coca-Cola is the most popular and biggest-selling soft drink in history. An icon of all times, Coca-Cola is the best-known product in the world.Created in Atlanta, Georgia, by Dr. John S. Pemberton, Coca-Cola was first offered as a fountain beverage by mixing Coca-Cola syrup with carbonated water. Coca-Cola was introduced in 1886, patented in 1887, registered as a trademark in 1893 and by 1895 it was being sold in every state and territory in the United States.

Job Title: Marketing Manager Stills & Flavours

Descriptions

• Responsible for Brand P&L (all brands in Portfolio), accountable for delivering UC, NSR, DME and Brand Contribution goals, managing day-to-day, develop and ensure plan execution, implementing corrective/adjustment actions up/downside to maximize monthly operating income. 


• Develop and execute marketing and business strategies and integrated programs that maximize profitable, recurring volume growth and increase the long-term value of TCCC brands within the portfolio. Provide Marketing leadership to the Nigerian TCCC system for identifying, creating and prioritizing profitable volume opportunities for the TCCC brand portfolio.


• Nurture an effective working relationship with West Africa Business Unit Strategic Marketing Manager, Stills – working within the strategic portfolio and brand growth framework provided while working collaborative with the Franchise and Nigerian Bottlers; ensuring proper field execution of marketing strategies. 


• Lead, motivate and develop capabilities of the Nigerian Flavors & Stills Marketing team (2 people) while also providing coaching and mentoring throughout the West Africa Business Unit Marketing Community..

Responsibilities 
Develop & Implement Strategic and Annual Business Plans to deliver Nigerian Flavors & Stills Financial Objectives. (35%)

• Leverage K&I data sources to develop a deep understanding of the business environment, consumer behaviour, and brand performance; establishing a clear point-of-view on the current situation to anticipate potential developments & approaches that maximise short & long-term business growth.


• Work collaboratively with BU Central team to understand Global Best Practices & Strategic Frameworks; integrating all marketing efforts (advertising, promotions, experiential, marketing assets…) within a consistent overall Brand Marketing & Executional plan. Define marketing DME spending requirements and proper allocation across the Marketing mix elements to grow Brand Love & drive transactions.


• Actively observe and ensure adherence to quality standards across all initiatives within the business plan. Ensure advertising executions meet agreed success criteria across business unit. 

Lead Bottler commitment to the annual Flavors / Stills Marketing plan covering consumer and operational marketing objectives. (35%)

• Develop with the Bottler, through marketing operations teams, an effective implementation plan for all marketing activities; ensuring that both Price/Pack & PICOS In-Store Execution recommendations are adopted.


• Implement appropriate tracking procedures to ensure proper execution of these activities; Monitor plan execution in consistency with TCCC standards; Ensure seamless consumer marketing information flow within the system (from/to Bottler and within TCCC departments).

Provide effective People Management & Marketing Community Development. (30%)

• Develop and manage Nigeria Flavors/Stills team (2 people) to support business objectives; providing on-going coaching and feedback to improve their performance & potential within the Marketing & Leadership Competencies. Conduct performance audit against agreed role description & competencies.


• Lead training & development of West Africa Marketing Community through leading “Lunch & Learns”, providing mentorship to junior marketing associates, and other activities; building overall capabilities and performance of the Business Unit.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• E.g. Responsible in the design of processes and activities, objective setting and follow up, performance evaluations, coaching & feedback, developmental plans, hiring, terminations.


• Direct Reports ( Position Titles, not names): Assistant Brand Managers, Senior Brand Managers


• Supporting Service: Commercial Finance Manager, Operations Marketing Teams, Knowledge and Insights Teams. Asset Teams, Advertising Teams, Media Teams

Qualification 
Leadership Behaviors: Leader of Others

• Drive Innovation – Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business (encompassing everything from continuous improvement to new product and package innovation)


• Collaborate with the System, Customers and Key Stakeholders – Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders to appropriately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler)


• Act Like an Owner – Deliver results, holding self & their team accountable for creating business value (TCCC & System)


• Inspire Others – Inspire people to deliver the business vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason to believe anything is possible


• Develop Self and Other – Develop self and support others’ development to achieve full potential

Skills

• Manage Portfolio Marketing & Commercial Mix 


• Track/Analyze K&I Data Sources and Extract Consumer, Shopper, & Business insights 


• Develop & Communicate Performance Reports both internally & externally to stakeholders


• Develop Financially rigorous Business Cases; anchored in System Value Chains and End-2-End actions


• Develop & Manage Price/Pack scenarios and OBPPC Shopper solutions


• Develop Annual Business Plans; integrating Communication Strategies & Media/Connection Strategies


• Lead New Brand Development Process – from concept inception to after action reporting 


• Build People Management: Use of Tools; Developing Skills through Coaching


• Build Bottler relationships – collaborating on ideas, securing Bottler Integration, and on-going learning


• Manage Internal Stakeholders – BULT, MLT, & FLT – identifying needs & managing accordingly.

Requirements

• 10 years job experience, at least 5 years marketing in FMCG industry. 


• Some General Business Management skills would be advisable.


• Bachelor’s Degree

Location: Lagos

Closing Date 

18th January, 2017 

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Coca-Cola Company (Marketing Manager Stills & Flavours)

Career Opportunities at the Coca-Cola Company, Friday 6, January 2017

Coca-Cola is the most popular and biggest-selling soft drink in history. An icon of all times, Coca-Cola is the best-known product in the world.

Created in Atlanta, Georgia, by Dr. John S. Pemberton, Coca-Cola was first offered as a fountain beverage by mixing Coca-Cola syrup with carbonated water. Coca-Cola was introduced in 1886, patented in 1887, registered as a trademark in 1893 and by 1895 it was being sold in every state and territory in the United States. In 1899, The Coca-Cola Company began franchised bottling operations in and outside the United States taking Coca-Cola to consumers in other parts of North America and Europe and in subsequent years to other parts of the world.

CUSTOMER & COMMERCIAL ANALYST

JOB ID 38929

TRAVEL REQUIRED 10%

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Interprets Volume/Value, Knowledge & Insights, Marketing Commercial and customer performance metrics and reaches informed conclusions on underlying trends and root causes.

Is able tidentify and summarize key issues and Identify inconsistencies and irregularities in market data and narratives Ensures consistency of Customer & Commercial reporting across the multiple franchise, BU and corporate stakeholders.

KEY DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Commercial Data Analytics

Performance Tracking (20%)

Capture business plan commitments by market across volume, revenue, K&I and commercial.

Capture consumer marketing calendar and programs for the year

Track and consolidate actual volume, revenue, K&I and commercial metrics

Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly narrative & performance presentation after resolving irregularities and inconsistencies.

Prepare & update C&CL commercial metrics and narratives for key group and corporate stakeholders.

Prepare & update BU, Group and Corporate C&CL operations dashboards

Prepare Market and Commercial Insights as well as MacrEconomics summaries for all markets and categories

Manage function budgets and financial obligations in partnership with finance.

Commercial Project Coordination & Collaboration (20%)

Consolidate charters and plans for all key commercial projects and initiatives and ensure alignment with BU strategy.

Consolidate updates from various commercial subject matter experts as well as franchise commercial managers against the committed plans.

Liaise with IT function to setup online communication and collaboration workspaces, upload content and manage updates for the CCL team.

Customer Data Analytics (40%)

Data collection and Analytics and Mining with narratives & performance presentation

Ensure on time collection and reporting of data from all WABU Markets

WABU Organized Trade franchise Volume/Revenue/Outlets Report – Monthly

WABU top 30 Reports – Quarterly

EAG top 15 Customers – Quarterly

EAG top 30 Customers – Quarterly

BULT Customer Performance Report – Monthly

Develop platform to Capture total organized trade volumes/ Revenues in WABU

Develop the scanning data module in the dashboard; collect organize scanning data from selected customers and develop reports tbe used in the monthly and quarterly reviews

Provides all the necessary support tthe Global Account teams (e.g. data analytics, market insights etc.)

Business Plan Development inputs and Adhoc (20%)

Prepare Business Plan Schedules Metrics – Volume, Outlet creation, Cooler Investment, Outlet Segmentation, sales force etc capturing current reality vs. annual and strategic (3 year) business plans.

Prepare Ad hoc BP schedules as required.

Ad hoc function requests

Prepare ad hoc analysis and presentations in support of CCL director as requested

Liaise with suppliers and bottlers.

COMMUNICATION COMPLEXITIES:

Within The Company

C&CL Subject Matter Experts, Franchise C&CL Managers (strategy insights, status updates, guidance, coaching)

Franchise Manager, Operational Marketing Manager (market feedback, status updates)

Marketing Associates (track deployment and execution of marketing programs)

Sales Analyst (Track and report on volume performance)

Outside The Company

Bottler Middle Management (track execution of BBP commitments)

Bottler Customers, wholesalers and retailers (track execution of BBP in the trade)

JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING:

Is able to provide relevant and appropriate insights and recommendations based on a firm grasp of commercial principles, franchise current reality and operating context.

INNOVATION:

Read market data, provide analysis tleadership team for decision making.

QUALIFICATIONS / COMPENTENCIES / SKILLS:

Technical Skills

Development of administrative and operational reports and scorecards

Strong analytical skills

Advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Power point and MS Project

Working knowledge of building workgroup databases using MS Access or equivalent tools.

Experience in setting up team collaboration workspaces on SharePoint or equivalent tools.

Working knowledge of SAP Warehousing and Business Consolidation.

GENERIC COMPETENCIES:

Building Value Based Relationships, Manage Bottler Relationships at appropriate level

Building Sustainable Organizational Capabilities

Leveraging and Respecting Others

Problem Analysis / Problem Solving

Work in Teams

Project Management Process

Translate Information and Data

Manage Budgets

Integrity

RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

2-3 years experience within a FMCG Company. Functional experience within an operational function would be an advantage.

Experience and/or training in information systems.

Certification in MS Excel and/or MS Access.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics or Information Systems preferred.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY:

Ability tbalance interaction at multiple levels from at times Bottler Middle Management tretailers requires cultural sensitivity.

Cultural diversity specifics will depend on assigned geography characteristics

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimal

MARKETING MANAGER STILLS & FLAVOURS

JOB ID 38930

POSITION OVERVIEW:

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for Brand P&L (all brands in Portfolio), accountable for delivering UC, NSR, DME and Brand Contribution goals, managing day-to-day, develop and ensure plan execution, implementing corrective/adjustment actions up/downside tmaximize monthly operating income.

Develop and execute marketing and business strategies and integrated programs that maximize profitable, recurring volume growth and increase the long-term value of TCCC brands within the portfolio. Provide Marketing leadership tthe Nigerian TCCC system for identifying, creating and prioritizing profitable volume opportunities for the TCCC brand portfolio.

Nurture an effective working relationship with West Africa Business Unit Strategic Marketing Manager, Stills – working within the strategic portfoliand brand growth framework provided while working collaborative with the Franchise and Nigerian Bottlers; ensuring proper field execution of marketing strategies.

Lead, motivate and develop capabilities of the Nigerian Flavors & Stills Marketing team (2 people) while alsproviding coaching and mentoring throughout the West Africa Business Unit Marketing Community..

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop & Implement Strategic and Annual Business Plans tdeliver Nigerian Flavors & Stills Financial Objectives. (35%)

Leverage K&I data sources tdevelop a deep understanding of the business environment, consumer behaviour, and brand performance; establishing a clear point-of-view on the current situation tanticipate potential developments & approaches that maximise short & long-term business growth.

Work collaboratively with BU Central team tunderstand Global Best Practices & Strategic Frameworks; integrating all marketing efforts (advertising, promotions, experiential, marketing assets…) within a consistent overall Brand Marketing & Executional plan. Define marketing DME spending requirements and proper allocation across the Marketing mix elements tgrow Brand Love & drive transactions.

Actively observe and ensure adherence tquality standards across all initiatives within the business plan. Ensure advertising executions meet agreed success criteria across business unit.

Lead Bottler commitment tthe annual Flavors / Stills Marketing plan covering consumer and operational marketing objectives. (35%)

Develop with the Bottler, through marketing operations teams, an effective implementation plan for all marketing activities; ensuring that both Price/Pack & PICOS In-Store Execution recommendations are adopted.

Implement appropriate tracking procedures tensure proper execution of these activities; Monitor plan execution in consistency with TCCC standards; Ensure seamless consumer marketing information flow within the system (from/tBottler and within TCCC departments).

Provide effective People Management & Marketing Community Development. (30%)

Develop and manage Nigeria Flavors/Stills team (2 people) tsupport business objectives; providing on-going coaching and feedback timprove their performance & potential within the Marketing & Leadership Competencies. Conduct performance audit against agreed role description & competencies.

Lead training & development of West Africa Marketing Community through leading “Lunch & Learns”, providing mentorship tjunior marketing associates, and other activities; building overall capabilities and performance of the Business Unit.

ORGANIZATION IMPACT/ INFLUENCE:

Extensive High Level Strategic / Operational Interaction with: Franchise MD, Stills GM, BU Marketing Director, BU Marketing Teams, Franchise Operations Teams, Bottler senior managers

Nature and Purpose of the Interaction: Develop and align marketing and business strategies and plans tdeliver sustainable system profit growth.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

E.g. Responsible in the design of processes and activities, objective setting and follow up, performance evaluations, coaching & feedback, developmental plans, hiring, terminations.

Direct Reports ( Position Titles, not names): Assistant Brand Managers, Senior Brand Managers

Supporting Service: Commercial Finance Manager, Operations Marketing Teams, Knowledge and Insights Teams. Asset Teams, Advertising Teams, Media Teams

RELATED JOB REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

Leadership Behaviors: Leader of Others

Drive Innovation – Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business (encompassing everything from continuous improvement tnew product and package innovation)

Collaborate with the System, Customers and Key Stakeholders – Develop and leverage relationships with stakeholders tappropriately stretch and impact the System (Company and Bottler)

Act Like an Owner – Deliver results, holding self & their team accountable for creating business value (TCCC & System)

Inspire Others – Inspire people tdeliver the business vision, demonstrate passion for the business and give people a reason tbelieve anything is possible

Develop Self and Other – Develop self and support others’ development tachieve full potential

Technical Skills:

Manage PortfoliMarketing & Commercial Mix

Track/Analyze K&I Data Sources and Extract Consumer, Shopper, & Business insights

Develop & Communicate Performance Reports both internally & externally tstakeholders

Develop Financially rigorous Business Cases; anchored in System Value Chains and End-2-End actions

Develop & Manage Price/Pack scenarios and OBPPC Shopper solutions

Develop Annual Business Plans; integrating Communication Strategies & Media/Connection Strategies

Lead New Brand Development Process – from concept inception tafter action reporting

Build People Management: Use of Tools; Developing Skills through Coaching

Build Bottler relationships – collaborating on ideas, securing Bottler Integration, and on-going learning

Manage Internal Stakeholders – BULT, MLT, & FLT – identifying needs & managing accordingly.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

10 years job experience, at least 5 years marketing in FMCG industry. Some General Business Management skills would be advisable.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree

CULTURAL DIVERSITY:

Has worked most of his/her career in a collaborative working situation, in which different viewpoints from a range of stakeholders needed tbe taken intaccount tarrive at a productive solution.

ANALYSIS:

Business issues (full spectrum) – all brands and categories

People issues (full spectrum)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

25% Travel – mostly within Nigeria, occasionally beyond.

TO APPLY

Click on Job Title below:

Customer & Commercial Analyst
Marketing Manager Stills & Flavours

DUE DATE: 18 January, 2017

Career Opportunities at the Coca-Cola Company, Friday 6, January 2017

Coca-Cola Company (Legal Entity Controller)

The Coca-Cola Company is constantly evolving – we develop new products, acquire great brands and pioneer new ways of doing things. We sell four of the world’s top five non-alcoholic sparkling drinks (Coke, Coke light, Sprite and Fanta) and 3,600+ products in over 200 countries, including water, juices, energy drinks, and even tea and coffee. Altogether, that adds up to more than 1.9 billion drinks around the globe every day.
At The Coca-Cola Company, our people have their own formula for turning passion into action. Together, that’s how we push the world’s greatest brands to new heights. What’s your secret formula?

Job Title: Legal Entity Controller for West Africa

Description

• As Legal Entity Controller for West Africa you will serve as a multi-country Controller, based in Lagos, Nigeria, primarily responsible for the end-to-end accounting and reporting of US GAAP, statutory accounting and tax compliance for entities within the West Africa Business Unit (WABU).


• In this role you need to have a holistic view of the Coca-Cola business, providing financial advice and strategy to stakeholders considering the Finance ‘triangle model’ (i.e., Corporate, BU/CPS, and GBS), the regulatory environment, cost and value, continuous process improvement to find productivity, standardization and scaling impact, as well as the sustainability of business models and propositions.


• You will be a key local Global Finance Operations (GFO) business partner for the WABU Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of compliance with US GAAP, IFRS and all local statutory accounting regulations, as well as company accounting policies while safeguarding the resources of the company, by enforcing internal controls and Company policies.


• Drive effective business partnership routines with WABU enabling them to meet their business goals.


• Proactively partner with clients to identify process and service improvements.


• Liaise with BU Finance and GBS Process Team Management to ensure all financial transactions are recorded appropriately.


• Collaborate with Corporate Tax, Corporate Treasury and Controllers Group to ensure that the relevant WABU entities fully comply will all tax and financial regulatory requirements.


• Continuously develop the team (1 direct report), by providing challenging career opportunities while also providing coaching and mentoring. Engage and inspire them to be the best they can be.


• Formulate plans and objectives for the team and drive performance against objectives.


• Apply operational excellence / lean management tools to make continuous improvements to processes.

Qualification

• 8 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years Finance / Accounting experience in the Coca-Cola System or multinational environment. Shared services experience is an advantage.


• Accounting qualification or accounting-adjacent qualification from a recognized Accounting body (Chartered Accountant, ACCA, CIMA, and CPA) or university.


• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and other accounting standards.


• Strong management skills. Proven ability to influence operating activities and processes that are outside of your direct control.


• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in fluent Business English.


• Ability to effectively communicate and influence across teams based in multiple geographies.


• Experience in advancing and operating a high-quality internal controls environment.


• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and take a proactive approach solving problems.


• Proven track record of managing projects and delivering results.


• Ability to effectively manage a team.


• Positive attitude, self-motivated, and hard working.


• Track record of closely partnering and driving change in concert with corporate management, specifically related to global processes and systems.


• Commitment to leading and driving continuous improvement in client service.

Leadership Behaviors

• Drive Innovation


• Collaborate with System, Customers and Key Stakeholders


• Act Like an Owner


• Inspire Others


• Develop Self and Others

What you can expect

• Being part of a team with Great Spirit and energy.


• Possibility to gain experience in process transition and Operational Excellence processes.


• Full time employment and a competitive benefits package combined with development opportunities.

Location: Lagos, Nigeria 

Closing Date 

Not Specified

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Coca-Cola Company (Legal Entity Controller)

Finance Career Opportunity at The Coca-Cola Company, Saturday 24, December 2016

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands.

At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

LEGAL ENTITY CONTROLLER – WEST AFRICA

Job ID: 38692

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Required: 25%

POSITION OVERVIEW

At The Coca-Cola Company, our people have their own formula for turning passion into action.

Together, that’s how we push the world’s greatest brands to new heights. What’s your secret formula?

POSITION OVERVIEW

As Legal Entity Controller for West Africa you will serve as a multi-country Controller, based in Lagos, Nigeria, primarily responsible for the end-to-end accounting and reporting of US GAAP, statutory accounting and tax compliance for entities within the West Africa Business Unit (WABU).

In this role you need to have a holistic view of the Coca-Cola business, providing financial advice and strategy to stakeholders considering the Finance ‘triangle model’ (i.e., Corporate, BU/CPS, and GBS), the regulatory environment, cost and value, continuous process improvement to find productivity, standardization and scaling impact, as well as the sustainability of business models and propositions.

You will be a key local Global Finance Operations (GFO) business partner for the WABU Leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the delivery of compliance with US GAAP, IFRS and all local statutory accounting regulations, as well as company accounting policies while safeguarding the resources of the company, by enforcing internal controls and Company policies.

Drive effective business partnership routines with WABU enabling them to meet their business goals.

Proactively partner with clients to identify process and service improvements.

Liaise with BU Finance and GBS Process Team Management to ensure all financial transactions are recorded appropriately.

Collaborate with Corporate Tax, Corporate Treasury and Controllers Group to ensure that the relevant WABU entities fully comply will all tax and financial regulatory requirements.

Continuously develop the team (1 direct report), by providing challenging career opportunities while also providing coaching and mentoring. Engage and inspire them to be the best they can be.

Formulate plans and objectives for the team and drive performance against objectives.

Apply operational excellence / lean management tools to make continuous improvements to processes.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need to be successful:

8 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years Finance / Accounting experience in the Coca-Cola System or multinational environment. Shared services experience is an advantage.

Accounting qualification or accounting-adjacent qualification from a recognized Accounting body (Chartered Accountant, ACCA, CIMA, and CPA) or university.

Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and other accounting standards.

Strong management skills. Proven ability to influence operating activities and processes that are outside of your direct control.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in fluent Business English.

Ability to effectively communicate and influence across teams based in multiple geographies.

Experience in advancing and operating a high-quality internal controls environment.

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and take a proactive approach solving problems.

Proven track record of managing projects and delivering results.

Ability to effectively manage a team.

Positive attitude, self-motivated, and hard working.

Track record of closely partnering and driving change in concert with corporate management, specifically related to global processes and systems.

Commitment to leading and driving continuous improvement in client service.

Leadership Behaviors:

Drive Innovation

Collaborate with System, Customers and Key Stakeholders

Act Like an Owner

Inspire Others

Develop Self and Others

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Being part of a team with Great Spirit and energy.

Possibility to gain experience in process transition and Operational Excellence processes.

Full time employment and a competitive benefits package combined with development opportunities.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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Finance Career Opportunity at The Coca-Cola Company, Saturday 24, December 2016

Nigerian Bottling Company Recruits

The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.

Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Job Reference: SB/12/2016
Location: Nigeria
Functional areas: Procurement (Indirect Spend)
Department: Procurement

Job Details

• The Senior Buyer reports to Indirect Spend Procurement Manager (ISPM).

Purpose of the Job

• Lead and execute sourcing of Facility Management, Production Equipment and or Professional services spend category in the country.


• Indirectly reports to and supports Strategic Procurement Manager & Strategic Procurement Support Manager for the strategic sourcing of the specific category.


• Ultimately responsible for optimizing service levels provided to internal customers for the specific category in the country, in alignment with the Indirect Spend Procurement Manager of each country.

The Key job responsibilities of the role include:

• Analyze spot buys and take actions to reduce in the future.


• Execute spot buys for the category in the country.


• Execute strategic sourcing tasks for the category in the country. Support Strategic Procurement Manager to track savings value creation in relation to country BP.


• Support Strategic Procurement Manager & Strategic Procurement Support Manager in executing strategic sourcing for the category.


• Support Strategic Procurement Manager, Strategic Procurement Support Manager and Country Procurement Manager to integrate procurement indirect category savings in country BP.


• Contribute to manage knowledge of category.


• Check invoice accuracy and completeness.


• Introduce new suppliers.


• Maintain master data, including Purchase Info Record and catalogues. Manage contract expiration and maintain contract.


• Measure and improve contract utilization.


• Perform local communication on new contracts.


• Upload scanned contract in the system, update master data, and enable contract.


• Build supplier relationships that generate value for both Hellenic and the supplier over time for local categories in alignment with SPM & SPSM.


• Monitor SLA’s and KBI’s for assigned categories to country stakeholders.


• Follow-up on claim management process.


• Manage internal customer relationships for local categories in alignment with Spend Procurement Managers, SPM & SPSM.


• Support the introduction of new processes and systems.


• Ensure CSR strategy implementation in alignment with the predefined standards and guidelines. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Requirements
Desired candidate profile:

• University Degree (Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Legal or similar)


• Knowledge in the category or in procurement (CIPS certification is a requirement for the role)


• Masters degree or MBA will be of added advantage

Experience:

• High level CAPEX purchase experience is an asset.


• At least 5-6 years of experience working for an industry related to the category, or in Procurement, Engineering, Logistics, MRO (Maintenance, Repairs and Operatons) and Facility Management.


• Successful track record and development potential


• Working experience in a cross cultural environment and in a matrix organization preferable


• At least 3 years of experience in SAP, other ERP system with focus on Purchasing


• Knowledge of E-Sourcing/E-bidding is an added advantage

Skills:

• Time management skills


• Good Presentation Skills


• Functional/Technical Skills


• Drive for Results


• Customer Focus


• Peer Relationships


• Managing Diversity

Application Closing Date
20th December, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Nigerian Bottling Company Recruits

Audit Career Opportunity at Nigerian Bottling Company, Monday 12, December 2016

The Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.

Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

CORPORATE AUDITOR

JOB DETAILS   

The Corporate Auditor will ultimately deliver high quality financial and operational audit reviews across Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd – both plants and its depots and ensure key objectives of the department are achieved. The Corporate Auditor will report to the Full Scope Audit Manager.He/She might also have to report to any of the Unit Managers within the Internal Audit Department during some audit assignments.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Deliver high quality financial and operational audit reviews across NBC

• Participate in ad-hoc projects and investigations

• Communicate audit observations, related risks to clients.

• Conduct audits of the Plants/Functions and provide objective view on the control environment

• Conduct special reviews and investigation when the need arises and documentation of reports

• Provide supporting documents on observation raised.

• Execute annual audit plans in an effective and efficient manner.

• Resolution of complex problems arising during projects

• Development of cost-effective, value-adding recommendations.

• Assess Plants/Functions compliance with Group policies, local policies, local regulations, etc.

• Timely Reporting of audit observations from audit projects

• Deliver high quality audit reports

• Effective communication of audit observations

• Effective management of the departmental budget, optimization of time, project/traveling costs during specific project.

• Knowledge sharing with colleagues

• Display appropriate technical and soft skills set; from which other team members can learn.

• Act as a consultant for the Company on highly significant matters relating to internal controls,financial policies, programs,capabilities and long-range goals and objectives.

• Update of audit work program/work papers on SharePoint.

• Be a consultant to the Plants/Functions on matters of controls, process improvements, capabilities and programs.

• Develop cost effective and value adding recommendations to various business observation raised.

• Act as liaison between the Plant/Function Management and internal audit department

• Increase efficiency and quality of departmental deliverables: quality of audit reports, time allocation, follow up processes, etc.

• Contributes new ideas, and intelligently partake in team discussions and active participation in the audit meeting.

• Ensure that health, safety and environmental impact is a consideration in decision- making in all matters.

• Encourage paper free audits and energy-saving initiatives

• Support the company’s CSR agenda.

DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of HND or University Degree

• Full professional qualification in ICAN or ACCA will be an advantage

• Minimum of 3 years working experience

• Process driven environment or background.

• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

• Proven ability to make complex decisions based on analysis and judgment

• Coaching and mentoring for technical excellence

KNOWLEDGE:

• Perfect English language skills

• Understand tactical requirements, full knowledge of functional strategy

• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Industry/business knowledge

• Understand financial impact of decisions

• Read and interpret financial and business data

Skills:

• Time / resource management

• Good report writing skills

• Planning and Process improvement skills

• Good Communication & inter-personal Skills

• Computer literate –Good knowledge of MS Office Suite – working knowledge of SAP will be an advantage.

• Good organization skills and able to prioritize appropriately

• Basic Accounting and Business Administration Knowledge will be appreciated.

Values / Attitudes:

• Drive for results

• High integrity, respect for diversity

• Ability to develop win-win solutions

• Willingness to try new ideas

• Team Player

• Willingness to travel as required

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DUE DATE: 15 December, 2016

Audit Career Opportunity at Nigerian Bottling Company, Monday 12, December 2016

Coca-Cola Company (Product Design & Innovation Manager)

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands.At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

Job Title: Product Design & Innovation Manager

Description

• The Product Design & Innovation Manager is the Product Development subject matter expert. The job holder must drive and monitor the process of all Product Innovation projects at an operational level, as pre-defined by the Business Plan.


• For timely project planning and execution, he/ she will be required to help identify and deliver specific tasks in product development ensuring that from product briefing to approval of formulas are carried through the Common innovation framework (CIF) – including all stage and gate routines.


• For timely project planning and execution, he/ she will be required to help identify and deliver specific tasks in product development.

Responsibilities

• Assumes overall responsibility for product formulation, optimization and compliance initiatives for the Business Unit (BU).


• Responsible for crafting product development brief in liaison with respective Strategic Marketing Managers


• Acts as the principal sole point of contact between BU and designated Research & Development facilities working on new formulation development for all BU NPD projects


• Drives formulation prototype design, manufacture and screening in conjunction with R&D and in compliance with BU and company research protocols.


• Is the PAR process owner in Picasso (the company’s formula database), coordinating the creation, submission, approval, issuing and maintenance of Formulas.


• Responsible for formula optimization initiatives, (COGs reduction, Ingredients standardization/substitution, Renew the Category Growth) in conjunction with Scientific Regulatory Affairs, Brand teams, Knowledge & Insights, R&D & CPS.


• Mapping BU technical capability and establishment of possible / optimal product formulations relating to this technical capability.


• Identifies new ingredients suppliers and takes them through the Approval process in conjunction with R&D, CPS and Procurement.


• Manage the communication and effective flow of information and approval systems associated with the Technical Commercialization Process.


• Establish, communicate and enforce policies and processes regarding formula and regulatory issues, thereby ensuring efficient stewardship of all product related activities including all Technical, Marketing and legal approvals.


• Develop, share and ensure effective use of Best Practice and Common Platforms relevant to Product Innovation.


• Explore and assess potential relationships with R&D and CPS partners (e.g. cross BU partners) for the purpose of sharing investment/risk, or enhancing business through new brands, technologies and processes.

Communication Complexities:

• Internal/External Contact:


• Corporate/ Global Juice Community


• Corporate Formula Governance Team


• Europe, Eurasia, Middle East & Africa R&D and CPS


• Strategic Marketing Managers


• Knowledge & Insights Manager


• Government Agencies/ Bodies (31 Countries)


• Professional Bodies

Nature and Purpose of Communication:

• Best Practice and Information sharing


• Fast tracking of Product Innovation work stream.


• Providing Product Innovation expertise.


• Samples tests and trials supervision.


• Seeking advice on regulatory, technical and legal issues.

Analysis:

• A vast geography (31 Markets, 55 Bottling Plants, 4 International languages – English, French, Portuguese, Spanish)


• Technical Communication to Non-technical Audience


• Advanced Regulatory Knowledge – expertise on regulatory and political landscape affecting foods and beverages


• Cross cultural and language barriers

Requirements

• 8-10 years’ experience in Product Development, exposure to beverage manufacturing will be an advantage


• Bilingual skills (English & French)


• University/Bachelor’s degree


• Bachelor’s Degree (Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, etc.). Professional certifications in Beverage Product R&D and/or Commercialization expertise will be an added advantage.

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Closing Date
Not Specified.

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Coca-Cola Company (Product Design & Innovation Manager)

Coca Coca Recruiting Several Positions in Nigeria

At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

BUSINESS UNIT PLANNING & ANALYSIS ANALYST

JOB SUMMARY: 
Provides related analysis and reports in an accurate, timely manner to ensure optimal allocation of system resources in implementation of the Company’s business strategies. Prepares accurate analysis and reports in order to support BU P&A Manager for identification of risks & opportunities across the system, optimization and standardization of Planning & Analysis’ processes and tools within his/her responsibility area.

Supports BU P&A organizations for efficient, effective and sustainable processes and transactions; provides services according to business needs. Supports BU P&A Team on system thinking related to policies, programs, company, productivity and objectives, while taking into account a broad system approach.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides analysis and reports to support BU P&A Team: 45%

Performs GP analysis
Co-ordinating feedback on weekly shipment status
Co-ordinates confirmation of finalization of actual postings with CPS & Finance Managers
Ensures concentrate revenue and costs are accurately posted
Ensures accuracy of concentrate write off accruals
Follow up on  deduction postings with Finance Managers as per RE/expectations
Follow up on processing of GPIE
Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc actual reports including
Actual narratives (P&L and OPCAP)
Management Reporting deck for Business unit leadership team meetings
Ad-hoc reports prepared  upon Region, BU requests
Quarterly CAPEX reporting
Annual UC P&L execution and BC reporting
Updating opex analysis report BP vs Actuals on a monthly basis.
Following up on key issues arising on balance sheet reconciliation review process with GFO team
Updating actuals Vs Plan on a monthly basis and sharing with Human Resources and Function heads as appropriate highlighting main issues and suggested solutions
Co-ordinating the alignment with  human resources on open position hiring status for alignment with Finance
Confirmation of actuals on opex people cost: follow up on Payroll Jv’s,charge backs expected on benefits to ensure completeness of actuals on a monthly basis
Supports the process of client management by updating Function heads on their tracking of opex spend inclusive of people costs as agreed with the team.
Prepares and provide analysis for Opex people costs by: 

2.Provides related analysis for Forecast (RE/BP) in his/her responsibility area, while adhering to RE/BP calendar deadlines: 50%
Prepares input assumptions and adjusts BPC according to Region / BU requests:
OR/PF
Concentrate shipment planning (inventory based, DSI based, or manual)
Volume driven rebates, freight, sales tax
OPEX
DME
Working capital( Balance sheet)
Performs RE/BP financial statement line items and adjusts according to Region/BU guidance. Performs RE and BP activities
Uploads UC and CSE forecast in BPC
Deduction planning in BPC
DME planning in BPC (including FDW extractions)
OPEX planning in BPC (including coordination of OPEX input files in BP period)
B/S forecasting in BPC
UC P&L planning in BPC
Coordinates input and output templates with Regions and BUs
Prepares RE/BP interim output reports for Regions and BUs during planning period
Analyzes BP/RE management reports (scorecards, dashboards, brand contribution, MEM reports)
Prepares RE/BP narratives and manual templates
Prepares Region, BU office and BU consolidated R&Os
Prepares ad-hoc reports upon Region & BU request
Supports RE/BP management reporting and financial consolidation at BU level
Supports People Opex planning in collaboration with SBP during RE/BP by:
Supports the people financials planning process by simulating expected costs per position as per guidelines on grade and package for review by relevant stakeholders in BP process by use of the people cost planning team
Provide forecasts for RE for people costs as per expectations as aligned with HR
Follow through on the alignment of people cost planning during BP process as per aligned organization chart within the planning calendar.
Supports the process of client management by updating Function heads on their tracking of opex spend inclusive of people costs as agreed with the team.

3. Process Improvement: 5%
Supports BU P&A Team to achieve efficient, effective and sustainable finance processes and transactions
Provides support to Finance Managers on reports/updates needed in Planning system
Works with process owners to identify and implement continuous improvements in processes, systems and procedures
Acts as a part of the process and ensures standard processes are followed.
Foundational competencies

Analytical skills
Influencing and negotiation skills
Financial knowledge
Optimizing strategic relationships and networks
Attention to detail
Communicating effectively
Thinking systemically
Understanding the system
Acting as a team member
Planning and organizing
Demonstrating self-confidence
Technical skills

Financial analysis
Planning and forecasting skills
Performance management
GAAP, cost accounting / analysis
Excellent computer skills (i.e. Excel)

RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 3 to 4 years of experience
Accounting experience is a strong plus

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
University/Bachelor’s degree – minimum
Postgraduate/Master’s degree – preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  
CPA/ACCA/CIMA

CULTURAL DIVERSITY:
This position requires working in diverse environments and with multicultural teams.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 
Minimal travel is required through BU locations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The key success-criteria is:

Provides accurate analyses and reports
Meets deadlines
Because of the necessary interaction with other departments, good interpersonal relationships are essential.

BUSINESS ANALYST

JOB SUMMARY:
The purpose of this job is to support the Franchise Strategy & Business Performance Manager  to continuously evaluate the business model and system in a changing environment, innovating the current business model and supply chain to create differential advantage, creating and evaluating strategic options that stretch the enterprise beyond its boundaries, and help in making choices in its resource allocation to keep the enterprise fit and flexible to withstand expected/unexpected changes in the environment over a long period of time.
This is accomplished by supporting the Business Planning process for the Franchise and ensuring alignment with key bottlers.
Another fundamental expectation from the job is to support with ongoing evaluation, reporting and management of business outcomes in line with strategic direction and short-medium term objectives
This is also accomplished by supporting key strategic projects which are usually multi functional and across the system.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the Franchise Strategy & BP Manager in the development of short- and long-term business strategy for a business unit or department that are comprehensive, realistic and aligned with broader Company and business unit plans.
Develop and maintain partnerships with internal management stakeholders in order to provide insights on key business parameters and levers for growth that will facilitate and influence business decision-making.
Support the Franchise S & BP manager in the preparation of presentations as required – Business Plans, Strategy Plans, Mid-year and Quarterly Reviews, Operations Review, etc.
Work with the Franchise Strategy & Business Performance to plan quarterly business review meetings for the Division
Provide business analytics to enable the management team put together relevant project charters and/or business cases in order to secure resource commitments from Senior Management for the execution of planned initiatives.
Build and develop relationships with peers and others to exchange feedback on process issues, identify and/or solve problems, anticipate and assess business needs that will drive business results.
Participate in operating meetings (e.g., division and group planning meetings, individual strategy sessions) to gain an understanding of operating environment and business needs.
Rigorous submission of Franchise, Business Unit and Group reports, where applicable.
Manage market intelligence database e.g. macroeconomics indicators, external factors, competition, etc.

RELATED JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: 
Technical Skills:
Analytics and data manipulation
Statistical reporting (numerical and written)
Attention to detail
Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel, Power-Point, Word
Analytical thinking and effective communication and influencing skills
Generic Competencies: Refer to Competency Directory  and Provide between 3 – 7 of the highest priority competencies

Understanding the Business
Driving Internal Customer and Consumer Value
Attention to detail
Monitoring information
Communicating effectively
Writing effectively
Planning and organizing
Building value based relationships / Interpersonal Skills
Ability to work under pressure
Flexibility and initiative

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
3 – 5 years experience in FMCG environment
Ideal candidate is one who has worked as a Sales Analyst within the System.
Ability to work in a fluid organization setting where the focus is the initiative (work); ability to support multiple work streams at the same time.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
B.Sc. Degree in Business Administration / Economics / Statistics / Finance
Fluent English language ability
CULTURAL DIVERSITY: 
Responsibility and Interaction with:
v  Local Franchise Office Associates and Leadership teams
v  West Africa: English as primary language & French advantageous, 

ANALYSIS
Getting to know what exactly are the information requirements in the business units
Establishing credible sources of information
Getting the information itself
Understanding and use of several forecasting tools are critical
Responsibility for ensuring that the Company’s ethics, standards and policies are at all times maintained within the field of responsibility
Information Accuracy and sensitivity to critical business information
JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING: 
Joint accountability in the implementation and completion of key strategic projects. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  
On an ad-hoc basis

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BUSINESS ANALYST

Coca Coca Recruiting Several Positions in Nigeria

Coca-Cola Company Latest Job Opportunities [2014]

The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational beverage corporation and manufacturer, retailer and marketer of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, which is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Coca-Cola Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position of:

FRANCHISE CUSTOMER MANAGER

Job ID: 28342
Location: Lagos

JOB SUMMARY:
The Franchise Customer Manager will be responsible to drive the customer agenda in the Nigeria. This role reports directly to the Franchise General Manager, indirectly to the Customer Strategy Manger and has one direct report.
More specifically regarding the customer agenda the Franchise Customer Manager will be responsible for:
Managing a number of key acounts , Future Consumption & Immediate Consumption, as being defined from the Business Unit.
Developing the Annual Business Plan based on the guidelines from BU and reflecting local needs and opportunities to deliver the core Key Business Indicators
Driving solid alignment with the Bottling partners, and ensure timely execution and evaluation of the key activities
Supports the negotiations, led by the Bottling partners ,of the annual commercial agreement ( pricing terms & conditions) for the key customers
Steward the process, routines with the Customers and Bottling partners in national level as being defined by the customer Team in the Business Unit (BU)
Managing the relationship with the key customers in country level within the Franchise Operations territory
Sharing best practices with the customers and the Bottling partners.
Participating actively in the Customer and Commercial Leadership routines

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop robust customer strategic plans to deliver the core customer Key Business Indicators (KBI) ( volume, revenue, SOVI, incidence, Operating Income, Out of Stock reduction and order accuracy) and shift the dialogue with the customers towards value creation in the Franchise Operations (FO) level

Develop and implement the annual Joint Business Plan (JBP) for the customers of his/her responsibility in FO, aligned with the customer’s global or regional strategies as well as the Company’s strategic corridors.
Defines and manages the DME per customer in local level allocation for the key customers.
Works closely with the customer team in BU and with the Shopper Marketing Manager ( SMM) to develop shopper driven customer plans (annual activity calendar, develop the look of success based on consumer and shopper insights)
Drives revenue growth in the customers in national level through OBPPC (Occasion Brand Price Pack Channel) by working closely with the SSM and the Customer Development Manager

2. Drives robust Alignment with the Bottling partners and with the key customer in country level
Works closely with the Customer strategy Manager to ensure alignment with the Bottling partners and the key customer teams, in FO/country level
Leads jointly with the customer strategy manager the routines with the Bottling partners in FO level
Set up and steward all the process with the customers ( JBP process, joint reviews, joint score card development, customer mapping, Top 2 Top meetings )
Works closely with Capabilities development Manager to ensure the right capabilities are in place in national level
Works closely with the SC Manager to ensure delivery of all the KBI’s with regards SC

3. Drive the annual negotiations with the priority customers
Defines jointly with the Nigeria Finance Manager and the Customer Strategy Manager the optimum trade mixes for the annual negotiations for the key customers and provides value-building solutions to local operations.
Steward the local negotiations for top key customers, connecting local idiosyncrasies with regional frameworks , jointly and fully aligned with the Bottling partners

4. Tracks performance and Builds Capabilities
Works closely with the data analytics manager to develop the joint customer scorecards and share results with local operations and customers.
Works closely with the data analytics managers to analyze and interpret customer sales data and evaluates the key activities of the plan for input in business reviews and planning sessions
Analyzes the ROI on DME investment of strategic initiatives implemented with the key customers.
Works closely with the customer team in the BU and with the C&CL Capabilities Manger to ensure the implementation of the capabilities plan for Nigeria ( System and Customers)

Financial/ Job Scope:
TCCC Brands/Products – TCCC Full Beverage Portfolio
TCCC Product Launches Annually – As per BP
Customer Relevance (Sales in converted US Dollars) – Focus will be behind the following customers in Nigeria (Shoprite, Spar, Domminos Pizza, Mr Biggs, Chicken Republic,Hilton, Intercontinental)
Countries (# of counties doing business) – Nigeria

Management Role:
Operating Budget – TBC . Customer DME , traveling, customer meetings , best practice meetings etc.
OPEX USD influenced – As a above
Countries, BU(s), and/or Group Responsibility – FO responsibility affecting all the countries that the key customers have business
Suppliers – None
Productivity – The creation of this capability will generate incremental revenue through volume increase due to shopper driven activation

Communication Complexities:
Will interact with Coca-Cola, bottlers and customer senior management, mainly at BU and national levels.
Will be required to proactively build and maintain relationships with appropriate senior level customer management.
Will be required to interact with, persuade and influence Coca-Cola System and Customer Senior management on various advanced customer analytics.
Will be responsible to influence and guide analytics third party Subject Market Experts.

Analysis:
Understands very well the customer profit model and try to identify opportunities to create value by linking our portfolio, shopper and consumer needs within the customer model
Provides solutions for a series of issues ( e.g. supply chain, cash flow, new equipment, quality etc.) to create value and strengthen the relationship with the customers
Develop an effective framework and process to improve Customer Service across Business Unit
Aligns and influences many stakeholders ( e.g. marketing in FO, FO General Managers, market operations managers,country managers etc.) to drive a customer centric approach and create value for the System and the customers.
Understands advanced analysis of customer business building opportunities and programs/services, including insights of basket analysis, combo meals, purchase occasions, category performance, etc.
Understand how OBPPC creates value within the customer profit model and develops compelling proposals to the customer and to the System
Scenario creating to identify the optimum solution across the value creation model

Judgment and Decision Making:
The position will pioneer system wide thinking and expertise in the area of customer management and shift the dialogue towards value creation
Develops robust customer plans that will create value and ensures through certain process and routines timely execution of the plans
Builds robust relationships within the System and with the customers to ensure to optimize the benefits of the new customer model
Influencing key decision makers and stakeholders to make final decisions (internally, System and customers) in various areas (e.g. capabilities development, new launches in case of OBPPC, new Route To Market, structure etc.)
Identifies value creation initiatives and connects them with the local strategies and plans.
Actively involved in the customer BP and ABP for the customer team

Innovation:
Set ups process and routines internally and with the customers
Set up a process of sharing best practices
Works internally with various stakeholders to get proper support and alignment
Builds a customer and shopper centric culture in the System centric resulting to a new way of doing business with the key customers

QUALIFICATIONS / COMPENTENCIES / SKILLS:
Competencies:
Delivers results: takes the accountability, ensuring productive, efficient execution against priorities. Sets streching but realistic goals and removes barriers to ensure top quality results
Balances Immediate & Long-Term Priorities – Meets critical objectives while considering the impact of those activities on longer-term goals. Translates strategic direction into personal actions/plans.
Imports and Exports Good Ideas – Shares and adopts ideas in and outside the Company. Leverages insights to inform actions or gain support. Embraces change.
Drives Innovative Business Improvements – Develops ideas and gains others’ commitment. Seizes opportunities that can deliver the greatest value. Promotes an environment of creative thinking and innovation.
Develops & Inspires Others – Develops others, improving their skills and capabilities. Provides, seeks and accepts feedback. Supports the diverse contribution of others. Engages others through effective and influential communication
Building Value-Based Relationships: Generating alliances internally and externally by continuously identifying and acting on those things that will create success for the Company and its customers, bottlers, suppliers, communities, and governments.
Customer Focus: Making customers (external and internal) and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
Communicating & influencing effectively: Conveying information and ideas in a clear, meaningful, and timely manner; providing information to ensure understanding; solicits input from the audience during the communication.
Lives TCCC Values & Ethics: Demonstrates the values and ethics of The Coca-Cola Company through words, actions, and by example; fosters an environment that reflects the values of the company.

Knowledge and Skills:
Customer development: Knowledge of customer profit model and links our portfolio with consumer and shopper need within the customer model to create value for the customer and the System

Negotiation skills.
Retail Merchandising and Shopper driven Category Management: Knowledge of how to build and implement an effective in-store merchandising program in order to drive increases in consumer purchase.
Shopper Knowledge: Knowledge of in-store consumer purchasing behaviour in order to develop effective in-store merchandising programs.
Retailing: Knowledge of the retail industry (retailers, competitors, trends, visual merchandising, and general business environment) related to multiple channels.
Channels: Knowledge of specific channels of distribution, including competitive set, target consumers and key trends, including the ability to use information in the identification of new opportunities that are aligned with agreed business objectives.
Portfolio Marketing & Revenue Growth Management: Knowledge of how to build and leverage multiple brands and categories to drive maximum value with the Customer, Shopper and Consumer.
Consumer Knowledge: Knowledge of making global Brands connect with the consumer for long lasting preference leading to loyal adoption.

Project Management: Establishing courses of action to ensure that work is completed efficiently; identifies more critical and less critical activities and tasks; effectively allocates time to complete work; coordinates others.
Winnig and collaborative attititude; work in a new environment with a lot of complexity, diversity and new rules of engagement need to be done; flexibity to identify quick and win-win solutions and passion to create a strong legacy
Solid understanding of the System (internally and with the Bottlers)

Related Experience Requirements/ Qualifications:
7+ years of successfully demonstrated strategy development, customer development, shopper or customer marketing, data analytics, and/or project management skills.
Proven thought leadership in the ability to properly blend various kinds of analyses and data sources to craft action-oriented recommendations that drive business growth.
Proven ability to influence people and align resources toward a common strategic goal, leveraging best-in-class approaches and methodologies while fine-tuning them to meet specific customer needs; ability to effectively interact and influence Senior Management.
Proven ability to lead multiple simultaneous projects with challenging goals and objectives; proven ability to redirect resources according to needs.
International or multi countries experience is preferred

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
University Bachelor’s Degree Required
Knowledge of French will be considered strong plus
Preferred Qualifications: MBA Preferred.

Cultural Diversity:
Will be exposed and must communicate primarily in English and French
Must be proficient in social and cultural matters of all the countries in the Business Unit.
Direct interaction with Bottlers & Customers and their different culture and business backgrounds.
Working Conditions: Professional working conditions, with exposure to security risks when travelling in less secure and/or underdeveloped countries.

Travel Requirements: 30% of time required for travel mostly in Franchise Operations countries but some to the BU

Organizational Chart:
This is a critical role within the customer engagement model in CEWA and requires a person with solid System understanding, robust analytical and strategic skills, positive and winning attitude strong attitude, and drive to build a shopper culture and ability to work and deliver exceptional results under pressure and complexity.
This position provides the opportunity for development to gain deep knowledge of the drivers for successful integration of key business processes, consumer marketing-customer development-sales & execution-retailers business, required to secure a “win” with customers that enable the Coca-Cola System to access prestigious store locations linked to priority occasions by delivering transformational activation that creates sustainable System value step-up.
The position is newly created and requires a winning and changing attitude and set of skill and knowledge, such as: a clear holistic understanding of how our system works, a proven general management background and the ability to move strategic frameworks and principles into tangible actions and capabilities is indispensable.
The role requires a senior manager with proven track record in managing our business and personal credibility with the senior constituencies that interacts and influences.

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Coca-Cola Company Latest Job Opportunities [2014]

Nigerian Bottling Company recruits Assistant Tax Manager

The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the country and is the sole franchise bottler of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria.Our company serves approximately 160 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.

Job Title: Assistant Tax Manager

Responsibilities

• Month end closing tasks planning and follow-up


• Puts Controls in place to detect potential Internal Control, audit and financial accounting issues; timely review of group internal policies changes and internal controls relating to tax; Commits and complies with the Company policies, procedures, processes and guidelines.


• Timely submission of annual tax returns for employee and obtaining annual tax clearance Certificate for the Company.


• Quarterly preparation of CIT and TIP and monthly review of company’s corporate tax (VAT, Withholding tax, PAYE and all local specific Nigerian taxes).


• Preparation of reports and schedules for Tax Audit for State Boards and FIRS. Prompt response to audit queries for a quick resolution.


• Preparation and reconciliation of the Technical Service Fee Schedule to be sent to CCH.


• Provide support to BSO on all tax related BS accounts for the purpose of reconciliation and review.


• Preparation of Remittance Schedules for all taxes and collaborating with Treasury to ensure that payment is done within the stipulated time in the law.


• Provide assistance where necessary for all stakeholders in Tax accounting area especially advising/coaching all stakeholders of impact of their action or inaction on tax.


• Challenge current processes/practices and identify improvements where applicable.


• Provide support service to internal customers to resolve tax issues while maintaining a good contact with the various tax authorities.


• Review current processes of preparing the TIP/CIT with a view to improve on the processing time.


• Create work models in order to save time and ensure accuracy.


• Respects the Customers’ policies, procedures, processes and guidelines.


• Ensures healthy and safety conditions for the work of herself/himself and colleagues, incl. full and transparent reporting of labour accidents and near misses.


• Actively supports and participates in company’s initiatives in the area of environment protection, resources saving, community projects and charity initiatives.


• Support Transfer Pricing consultants (KPMG) in gathering information and documentation of Annual Transfer Pricing Returns.


• Preparation and periodic update of the company’s Tax Exposure Tracking Report and distribution to the Tax and Finance Process Manager, CFO, MD and Group Tax Manager.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Accounting or other Social Science related course


• Professional Qualification such as ACA, ACCA or ACTI is required

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years experience 2-3 years of experience in accounting and finance. 


• Good knowledge of local GAAP & IFRS. Strong working experience in local taxation.


• Planning, organizing & time management skills


• Ability to think logically


• Data analysis/ analytical skills


• Knowledge and interpretation of policies, processes, procedures and systems


• Ability to think logically


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including change management


• Ability to adapt leadership style to different audiences Technical Knowledge IFRS/IAS relevant knowledge Tax relevant knowledge

Location: Nigeria

Closing Date
16th November, 2016.

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Nigerian Bottling Company recruits Assistant Tax Manager