Open Job Recruitment at a Joint Venture Automobile Company - Workforce Group

Job Purpose

• The Ideal candidate will be working closely with internal and external key stakeholders, regarding technical support for production activities, striving for best in products and business practices to deliver to the customer’s expectations, managing teams and projects across the business.

Scope of Responsibility

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving key performance indicators across all areas of the manufacturing function to ensure that all products are delivered on cost and on time to the highest quality standards. He/she will ensure health, safety and environmental issues are prioritised and facilitated.

Job Content
Strategy and Development:

• Overall responsibility for Manufacturing activities across the business
• Create and implement best practices manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance.

General and Task Management:

• Lead, develop and implement productivity programmes across all areas of responsibility.

People Management:

• Provide leadership to sections under control and coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reduction.

Financial and Budget Management:

• Input and hold responsibility for manufacturing budgets
• Prepare the annual Manufacturing budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals as well as ensuring compliance with legal standards. Manage the budget from identification to implementation.

Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.

Key Competencies:

• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development.

Qualifications and Experience

• First degree in Automobile, Mechanical, Production Engineering or a relevant Engineering / Manufacturing discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years cognate post-graduation experience.
• Must be registered with COREN.
• Must have the knowledge and technical understanding of automotive processes, components and manufacturing techniques.

Reports To: Managing Director

Job Purpose

• He/she will have oversight of all accounting, finance, strategic planning, deal analysis and negotiations of the organisation.

Scope of Responsibility

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the entire financial resources and activities as well as keeping the books up to date.

Job Content
Financial Services:

• Provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Ensure credibility of the Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization.
• Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/strategic and regulatory action.

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to communicate and manage well, at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

Qualifications and Experience

• First degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Must be a Chartered accountant (ICAN, ANAN or ACCA).
• Minimum of 15 years in a financial leadership role in a major company or division of a large corporation.
• Experience in the automobile industry will be an added advantage.

Report To: Managing Director

Job Purpose

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing enterprise-wide information.

Scope of Responsibility:

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for all information technology assets and infrastructure within and around the organization.

Job Content

• To be responsible for all IT infrastructure within and around the organization and manage enterprise-wide information assets.
• Ensure all IT infrastructure needed for the smooth running of the business are available and accessible as authorized and monitor and maintain computer systems and networks.
• Ensure Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) of all company’s information assets.

Qualifications and Experience

• First degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Electronics, Information Technology, Information System Management.
• Knowledge of Cisco, Oracle, Microsoft and Enterprise Resource Planning Applications (ERP) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years cognate experience.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical.
• Proactive
• Innovative
• Attention to details

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Job Purpose

• The Network Development Officer will work closely with the sales, Aftersales and other relevant sections to take full responsibility for the implementation and future development of the Peugeot Brand Network in Nigeria.

Scope of Responsibility

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for analysing the regional dealer development opportunities and implementing effective strategies that ensure proper brand representation in identified markets.

Job Content:

• Development and supervision of the distributorship networks
• Analyse dealer sales performance, track record, compatibility with medium-to long-term network plans.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or similar discipline.
• At least 5 years relevant experience.
• Must have experience in automotive sales or network development.
• Must have proven ability to deliver premier dealers in planned markets and identify desirable dealer investors.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge and experience in the automobile industry (preferable).
• Understanding of design drawings.
• Project management.

Reports To: Chief Technical Officer

Job Purpose

• The deal candidate will be responsible and accountable for the scheduling and forecasting the right volumes of materials, good and products inbound to the business from its supply chain companies. Managing inventory control, warehouse, distribution and replenishment plans.

Scope of Responsibility

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for covering every stage of the physical distribution process, from raw materials, component parts of semi knocked down and fully built up cars being ordered and delivered to the factory, materials handling and storage, stock control, sales forecasting from which the forecasts of individual components parts, transport and storage requirements from the sales forecast.

Job Content
Strategy and Development:

• Overall responsibility for all supply and logistics (S&L) activities across the business.

General and Task Management:

• Oversee and manage inventory integrity and review ways to reduce inventory levels.

People Management:

• Provide leadership, coordination and coaching to the team, ensuring they are trained, enabling them to achieve the operational and financial metrics within their areas of responsibility and succeed in their roles.

Financial Budget and Control:

• Input and hold responsibility for S&L budgets.
• Oversee and optimize costs in relation to shipping arrangements.

Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively to ensure S&L objectives are being met.

Key Competencies

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development.

Qualifications and Experience

• First degree with appropriate qualification in logistics, supply chain management, transport management or a relevant commercial or engineering discipline.
• Must be registered with relevant professional bodies.
• At least 5 years experience of leading sourcing and logistics within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of automotive processes and components and of supply chain management.

Report To: Chief Operating Officer (Coo)

Job Purpose

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that sales targets are met.

Scope of Responsibility

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for all marketing and sales activities of the designated coverage area.

Job Content

• All activities associated with Business Development/Marketing

Coordination and Planning:

• Responsible for developing and facilitating the achievements of the network volumes in-line with organisation’s objectives.

Database and Relationship Management:

• Documenting all sales events, initiatives and strategies towards an enhanced customer relationship management.

Product Knowledge:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest development regarding the brand’s products.

Key Competencies

• Strong customer service and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• First degree in business-related discipline like marketing, finance, economics or others with proficiency in computer office application.
• Minimum of 5 years cognate post-graduation experience. A proven track record in motor vehicle sales would be an added advantage.