Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the position of BU Management Specialist at International Breweries.
About International Breweries Plc
International Breweries plc (IBPLC), founded in 1971, is a prominent Nigerian brewery with a production capacity growth of 200,000 to 500,000 hl/a by 1982. It brews and promotes beer and non-alcoholic malt beverages. After a 2012 merger, AB InBev became the major owner. They focus on creating lasting brands like Trophy, Hero, Budweiser, alongside non-alcoholic options like Beta Malt and Grand Malt.
Summary
- Company: International Breweries Plc
- Job Title: BU Management Specialist
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Location: Nigeria
Job Title: BU Management Specialist
Job Purpose
The Key Purpose of this role is to Implement, entrench and improve the use and effectiveness of VPO/DPO and Logistics Pillar in African Breweries and Vertical Operations to deliver business results.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Drive delivery of expected business results through DPO/VPO with specialization in Logistics Pillar
- Implement the Logistics Pillar to deliver expected business KPI and means results
- Support Plants to attain VPO Logistics Pillar to achieve agreed plans and targets
- Work together with Logistics function and DPO team when Auditing Sites around Africa
- Be a deep specialist on VPO Logistics Pillar and also fully knowledgeable on DPO Warehouse Pillar
- Guide and drive Pillar implementation across Africa
- Monitor and track implementation progress to plan per Plant
- Train and coach Plant personnel on Logistics Pillar
- Analyze Plant KPI performance vs. means scores, previously identified gaps, agreed actions prior to audits
- Audit Plants, together with other Pillar Specialists
- Agree actions with Plants to close gaps identified during the audits (in the Logistics Pillar)
- Track and monitor closure of actions by plants against agreed timelines
- Evaluate Plant KPI performance and means performance looking for examples of Best Practice
- Best Practices identification, standardization, and roll out. Escalation to Global when appropriate
- Test and entrench best practices using PDCA and SDCA and the standard DPO/VPO tools
- Document and track means scores and action closure
- Compile monthly DPO/VPO report according to the Global DPO/VPO Business Cycle
- Own and Maintain all DPO/VPO documentation
Key Attributes and Competencies:
- Must have experience in effective implementation of management systems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to foster effective working partnerships across business functions, specifically between Logistics and Supply, VPO and DPO.
- Problem solving ability to be able to guide Plants in developing actions plans to improve both KPI performance and VPO means scores.
- Experience in coaching and training and guiding plant leadership teams.
- Must enjoy and be effective at training and coaching.
- Ideal candidate would have appropriate experience and would have worked in middle/senior management roles.
- Frequent travel throughout Africa a big part of this job. Indicatively travel will vary between 20% – 60% depending on the time of year
See Also:
Minimum Requirements for the position of BU Management Specialist at International Breweries:
- Experience working in Warehousing, Planning and Logistics in a Plant or equivalent.
- +5 years’ experience in Warehousing, Planning and Logistics management.
- Tertiary degree is essential in a related field.
Additional Information:
Band: VI
Deadline
24th October, 2025
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