Job Opportunities at 7up Bottling Company (8 Positions)

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities at 7up Bottling Company.

7up Bottling Company Ltd is one of the largest manufacturing companies in Nigeria, producing and distributing some of the favorite most- loved soft drink brands in the country like; 7up, Pepsi, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, H2oH!, Teem, Lipton Ice Tea, and Aquafina premium drinking water.

SBC boasts nine bottling plants with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities strategically located across various regions in the country.

Individuals interested in the job opportunities at 7up Bottling Company should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Maintenance Planner

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Abia | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Abia
• Category: FMCG Jobs
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Description:

• Suitable candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the maintenance strategy relating to production lines.
• Drives innovation and improvement of lines. Manages people and resources to ensure uncompromised safety, availability and quality while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in organization and scheduling of annual overhaul of production lines and facilities
• Improves efficiencies by increasing preventative maintenance across the plant and to minimize breakdowns and reduce mean time between failures.
• Ensures optimal spare parts and maintenance materials inventory management
• Schedules routine maintenance activities taking into consideration production program and monitors execution (using SAP where appropriate)
• Schedules condition-based maintenance activities taking into consideration production program and monitors execution (using SAP where appropriate)
• Champions related EATB processes like Performance Management and Team Maintenance
• Carries out root cause analysis on breakdowns
• Evaluates effectiveness of corrective actions using all available data
• Maintains effective systems to ensure SBC/PI products and package quality 
• Maintains equipment tree and its components in the Business Information Systems (SAP) or related Systems
• Creates and ensures closure of notifications and work orders using SAP PM or related Systems
• Ensures implementation of basic cycle maintenance, lubrication, cleaning and inspection (CIL) and in still these principles to be part of the culture of operators and technicians.
• Ensures proper upkeep and prevent loss of the tools and equipment in the engineering department

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum of Bachelor of Degree (B.Eng.) or HND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• 3– 5 years relevant hands-on FMCG operation and maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of bottling operations: Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health and Safety
• Experience in plant manufacturing operations, project planning & implementation

Plant Security Manager

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: FMCG Jobs
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Description:

• Candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the premises, employees, visitors, and assets.
• This role involves regular patrols, access control, emergency response, incident handling, and enforcing organizational rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential security threats and vulnerabilities within the plant.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies. 
• Create and implement comprehensive security policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure all security measures align with industry standards and best practices. 
• Supervise and train security personnel, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle security tasks.
• Foster a culture of vigilance and accountability within the security team.
• Oversee the response to security incidents, including breaches, alarms, and accidents.
• Conduct thorough investigations and document findings.
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of security-related legal requirements.
• Manage the security budget as allocated.
• Monitor expenses and optimize resource allocation to ensure cost-effective security operations.
• Oversee contracts and services provided by security vendors.
• Evaluate vendor performance and ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans and conduct regular drills.
• Ensure all personnel are familiar with emergency procedures.
• Manage access to the facility and its assets.
• Implement and monitor access control systems to prevent unauthorized entry.

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Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security
• management, preferably in an industrial or plant/Manufacturing setting.

Activation/Merchandising Manager

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Abuja| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Abuja
• Category: FMCG Jobs
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Description:

• Activation/Merchandising Manager will plan and execute merchandising strategies to optimize product assortments and maximize sales and profitability.

Job Details

• Planning and executing merchandising strategies to optimize product assortments and maximize sales and profitability.
• Analysing market trends, customer preferences, and sales data to make informed decisions on product selection, pricing, and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance on merchandising new Planogram and POSM.
• Training and Development for Merchandisers every Quarter across all regions.
• Create item and category planning; evaluate assortments and update as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely reporting for upper management.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and sales, to align merchandising strategies with overall business objectives.
• Overseeing product presentation and visual merchandising to create compelling and attractive displays that enhance the overall shopping experience.
• Monitoring competitor activities and market trends to stay ahead in the market and identify new opportunities for growth.
• Any other task as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BSc / HND in Business Administration, Marketing course, or any relevant field.
• 4 years+ experience in merchandising management.
• Knowledge of market trends and principles.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Excellent leadership/coaching skill
• Good communication skills
• Negotiation skill
• Goal oriented and target driven.

Territory Development Manager

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: FMCG Jobs
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Description:

Territory Development Manager who’ll be responsible for selling the company products to customers.

Job Details

• Maintain and develop relationships with existing/new customers.
• Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs.
• Promote our business success by implementing the cascaded annual business strategy.
• Execute sales and trade marketing product display and merchandising techniques to ensure efficiency.
• Ensure direct report covers the assigned route and report daily.
• Monitor direct reports sales Performance
• Set up meetings with potential clients to negotiate and close deals.
• Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with internal teams and ensure prompt resolutions to such feedback
• Submit daily sales reviews and reports to the line manager
• Ensure the availability of stock for sale.
• Execute the route to market strategy.
• Stay up to date with the latest sales trends and best practices.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BSC/HND in any relevant field.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies.
• 5yrs+ beverage sales experience as a sales supervisor or sales manager.

Treasury Specialist

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: FMCG Jobs
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Description:

• Seven-Up Bottling company is currently recruiting for a Treasury Specialist

Job Details

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all treasury-related inquiries
• Oversee cash management, investments, and banking relationships
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with banks and other financial institutions
• Negotiate favorable terms for credit lines and loans
• Monitor compliance with bank covenants and loan agreements
• Prepare monthly cash forecasts and manage short-term and long- term borrowing needs
• Invest idle cash in accordance with investment policies
• Manage foreign exchange risk
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Assist with periodic audit by providing necessary documentation and information
• Stay abreast of changes in treasury and finance best practices and regulations
• Preparation of periodic reports for internal and external use.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 4yrs+ experience as a Treasury Analyst 
• Financial and mathematical abilities.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.
• Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Suite/SAP
• HND/BSC
• Professional certification is a plus.

Finance Specialist – Operations

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: FMCG Jobs
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Description:

• The Finance Specialist-Operations will provide timely and accurate payment of approved expenses at the Region and serve as the first point of contact for document archiving and arch file keeping.

Job Details

• Prepare the schedule of approved payments for plant/region expenses.
• Prepare/pack payment vouchers on the ERP, mindful of the appropriate Cost Center and General Ledger (GL) before final posting by the Specialist or Finance Lead.
• Support the OFM in preparing weekly Fund Request for the region based on the approved expense requests.
• Keeps proper custody of hardcopies of records (payment vouchers, waybills, and invoices)
• Participate actively in the month end stock count activities.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BSc/HND
• 2yrs+ post qualification experience in MNC Manufacturing Environment.
• Intermediate Microsoft Suite
• Sound knowledge of financial and management accounting.
• Excellent Ability related to Data Analytics at both financial and operational fronts

Key Account Manager

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Accounting Jobs
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Description:

• We’re currently recruiting for a Key Account Manager who’ll build and maintain relationships with major clients, to retain them for extended periods of time.

Job Details

• Develop and maintain strategic long-term trusting relationships with high volume clients to accomplish organic growth and long-term company objectives
• Gather, report and communicate customers’ feedback on service, technology and product delivery.
• Identifying high-value clients and developing strategies to build relationships with them.
• Developing long-term strategies for client retention and making plans to implement them.
• Researching market trends and generating more sales
• Any other task as assigned by the management.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A first degree in a management course or any relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years FMCG sales experience in route to market and sales management with a proven track record. A post graduate degree in a relevant field will be an advantage.
• Excellent Leadership/Coaching Skill
• Negotiation Skill
• Goal Oriented and Target Driven

Go-to-Market (GTM) Manager

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: FMCG Jobs
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Description:

• The GTM manager will act as a champion for GTM best practices, fostering operational efficiency, market expansion, and capability development within the distribution network.

Job Details

• Lead the implementation of the GTM strategy across all distributors (DBs), ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Provide hands-on coaching to Distributor Development Managers (DDMs) and ensure a smooth handover once GTM readiness is achieved.
• Document and share GTM best practices, ensuring lessons learned are effectively integrated into future implementations.
• Optimize distributor operations, including stock layout and operational efficiency.
• Champion the rollout of new technologies and updates within the distributor network, driving adoption and effective use.
• Identify and develop new outlets and avenues of business within DB territories, such as Door-to-Door (D2D) initiatives.
• Collaborate with DBs to identify growth opportunities and implement strategic initiatives for business development.
• Ensure the seamless execution of distribution drives, maximizing reach and impact in target areas.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc. / HND
• Strong understanding of GTM strategies and distribution operations.
• Proven experience in coaching and capability development.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to optimize operations.
• Familiarity with technology rollouts and digital tools for business enhancement.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with DBs and internal teams.

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