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Pernod
Ricard is the world’s co-leader in wines and spirits with
consolidated sales of € 7,945 million in 2013/14. Created in 1975
by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has undergone
sustained development, based on both organic growth and
acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin &
Sprit (2008).
Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand
portfolios in the sector: ABSOLUT Vodka, Ricard pastis,
Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute and The Glenlivet
Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana
Club rum, Beefeater gin, Kahlúa and Malibu liqueurs, G.H.Mumm
and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well as Jacob’s Creek,
Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo and Graffigna wines.
Pernod Ricard employs a workforce of nearly 18,800 people and
operates through a decentralised organisation, with 6 “Brand
Companies” and 80 “Market Companies” established in each key
market.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- Responsible for delivering all aspects of Logistics and
Supply Chain to PRN including strategy development, the
provision of business solutions, service delivery and budget
management.
- As part of procurement team, has input into the overall
strategy and management of the company
Job Scope and Context
Office based, with domestic and international travel.
1.) Risk Management
a.) Ability to identify and evaluate operational
risks such as supply, quality (including food safety), safety,
environment, security, regulatory compliance (including customs
and excise), social and ethical (including reputation)…
b.) Ability to design and implement
appropriate risk-mitigation plan in compliance with internal
and external standards and norms.
- Identifies and qualifies complex or inter-related risks and
recommends recovery action plans
- Defines acceptable risk level, balancing between risk
mitigation and business objectives in the context of the
overall strategy
- Anticipates new regulations impacts and brings his/her
expertise to support decision making for the business
- Identifies and spreads best practices in terms of risk
management
2.) Operations Performance Optimisation
a.) Ability to maintain and develop
operations performance by implementing performance assessment and
continuous improvement systems.
- Designs performance measurement systems
- Implements long term improvement processes and monitors for
the results
- Acts as an ambassador towards other functions, initiates
and develops knowledge sharing with colleagues in his/her own
area
3.) Operations Planning Optimisation
a.) Ability to develop, implement and improve
business planning capabilities by understanding and challenging
market demand and optimizing procurement, production and
replenishment plans accordingly in order to meet demand.
- Models and articulates operational capacity
- Proposes and makes decisions on capital investments based
on the long term plan
- Improve processes, methods systems planning optimization
- Defines target KPIs to ensure improved business planning
capability
4.) Process Management
a.) Ability to implement and optimize production
/ process management to meet the planned customer service levels,
the required quality standard, at the required cost.
- Implement actions plans and processes to drive improvement
in KPIs
- Understands the full production process from start to
finish and how they interact and impact on each other
- Able to implement new production processes and ways of
working
- Is able to describe upstream & downstream production
processes connected to his/her activity
- Ability to use a variety of more advanced problem solving
tools & techniques
5.) Logistics Optimisation
a.) Ability to master stock management, related
infrastructure and goods transfer processes taking into account
planning, quality demands, planned quantities and costs
constraints.
- Creates a logistics strategy for Nigeria
- Seeks, recommends and manages the optimization of supply
chain techniques, processes and tools
- Lead the full S&OP process internally and external to
optimise inventory to meet business objectives.
- Challenges the organization to optimize sku portfolio range
and depth
- Proposes improvement opportunities (e.g., transportation
tender, warehouse outsourcing…)
- Optimizes the Logistics footprint taking into account
cost-to-serve and inventory policy and customer service and
environment
6.) Procurement
a.) Ability to manage the whole procurement
cycle from business needs identification to suppliers
relationship management
- Implements defined purchasing strategy and analyses all
information in order to suggest improvements
- Ensures continuity of supply (BCM, capacity, security,
risk…)
- Identifies and balances stakeholders‘ needs to deliver best
result to the business
- Adds value to business through business opportunities
identification and selection of best vendors sources
- Manages suppliers and optimizes their performance by
ensuring agreements’ application
- Masters negotiation techniques (including influencing,
compromise, win-win orientation…) and advises his/her team on
this matter
7.) Customer Service & Quality
Orientation
a.) Ability to place service and quality at the
heart of the business, making sure customer satisfaction is
optimum (available product at the right time, in the right place,
at the right quality and the right cost).
- Consistently places service and quality at the heart of
decision making
- Matches the customer expectations with the organization and
the strategy, ensures plant capabilities are in line with
customers’ requirements
- Challenges the organization to anticipate customer and
market future evolutions
- Broadly spreads service and quality orientation culture
within operations teams promoting the right behaviours
(integrity, flexibility)
8.) Project & Change Management
a.) Ability to lead change to ensure new
solutions are evaluated, adopted and implemented (through
alignment of business strategy, culture, structure, processes,
people, and the implementation of projects).
- Identifies and masters a wide range of projects/change
management methodologies (organize & lead teams,
scheduling)
- Anticipates changes that impact Operations processes
- Evaluates the operations’ environment and recommends
appropriate change action plans
- Leads projects/change management initiatives at company
level and/or cross-functional level
- Ensures with the stakeholders that the expected results are
achieved and adapts/realigns if necessary
- Acts as an ambassador for change (adapts his/herself,
remains positive, reduces resistance to change, resolves
conflicts, etc) towards other functions
9.) Relationship Building and
Communication
a.) Ability to communicate effectively and build
beneficial relationship with key stakeholders, through strong
interpersonal skills.
- Is a role model of professional behaviour (such as honesty,
cultural sensitivity)
- Masters different communication techniques
- Develops a network of influential contacts (e.g., academic
bodies, government, professional organizations, other
companies)
- Acts as a catalyst of relationship building (internal and
external)
- Possesses strong influencing skills
Employee Management & Motivation within
Department
10.) Talented staff recruited, developed, managed and
motivated
a.) Recruit talented employees:
- Structure and resourcing levels evaluated
- Suitably qualified employment equity candidates given
preference
- Succession plans in place
- Job descriptions relevant and up to date
- Vacancies filled in line with policies, equity targets,
headcount and budget
b.) Develop Employees
- Suitable development opportunities and training identified
- Knowledge and training is applied
- Promotions recommended where appropriate
- Development plans implemented
- Employees coached and employment equity candidates
developed
c.) Manage performance
- PR vision and values shared
- Feedback on performance provided
- Salary increases proposed
- Expectations and objectives clearly communicated
- Performance monitored through review meetings held at least
every six month
This job description is a broad reflection of the role and
does not attempt to capture all specifics of the position.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Relevant degree in Supply Chain Management or related
field.
- 9 years Supply Chain experience in a commercial environment
preferably with hands-on experience in demand planning,
procurement and process management.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Vision:
- Defines the future state vision, identifying opportunities
to create long-term value or drive improvement, and shares the
vision convincingly to inspire change
Entrepreneurship:
- Proactively takes initiative, bold steps and calculated
risks to develop the business while assuming responsibility for
decisions
Result Orientation:
- Delivers results and empowers others by setting clear
objectives, providing adequate resources and feedback, and
ensuring focus on results achievement
Live the Values:
- Embodies and enthusiastically conveys Pernod Ricard key
values, with adherence to ethics and a strong commitment to CSR
initiatives
People Development:
- Develops individual talent by providing ongoing feedback
and creating individual development plans to enable people to
reach their full potential
Team Management:
- Builds and leads high performing teams by encouraging
collaboration and ensuring alignment with the shared vision.
How to Apply
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