Business Head

Job Description : BUSINESS HEAD BISCUITS NIGERIA · As the Business Head, he is expected to aggressively lead the Business end to end with an objective to turnaround the currently ailing business with the right strategy. He is expected to transform the company into the next levels. Activities would include: Understanding the SWOT, Develop Business Strategies for long and short terms, sanitize the company and implement the business plan. Conceiving an aggressive long-term growth plan with a brand & sales focus. • Make, own and drive the business plan so that the Businesses grow as per the aforesaid long-term plan • Prepare Annual Operating plans year on year to ensure that growth actually happens. • Lead and drive the teams and inculcate a high degree of motivation and sense of belonging. • To ensure adequate training is imparted to the local staff so that their skills remain updated and to train and mentor them. • Develop Local talent to replace 20% expat roles in next two years. • Ensure optimal utilization of all resources, especially the machine capacity. • Ensure Product quality as per specs and standard with minimum wastage. • Drive proactive and innovative product development as per market demand. • Overall responsibility includes optimization cost implication arising out of Raw Material and FG inventories management and also managing the purchase & Stores function. • Be the custodian of corporate governance and discipline. Requirements · Degree in Engineering/ Food Technology preferably with an MBA from a reputed institute. · He should have over 25 years of experience of which, 5 years should be as Business Head of a Food products/ Biscuits & Chocolates manufacturing facility. He must have driven P&L with an Annual Turnover of minimum of 40 M $. · Nigerian / African exposure/knowledge is essential. · Leadership – Lead from front, • Strong Interpersonal & team building, networking skills • Communication skills, • Analytical Skills, • Negotiation skills, · Business acumen and vision to drive the business to the next level · A technical expert in the related fields of Biscuits, Chocolates business with excellent understanding of the market dynamics and sales. · Thorough understanding of the Nigeria Business environment?

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