Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for The Following Manager Jobs at Seven Up Bottling Company (SBC).
About Seven Up Bottling Company (SBC)
Established in 1960, Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC) is a leading Nigerian beverage manufacturer. With nine state-of-the-art bottling plants, they produce and distribute popular soft drink brands like 7up, Pepsi, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, H2oH!, Teem, Lipton Ice Tea, and Aquafina premium drinking water, contributing to Nigeria’s rich history and heritage.
Summary
- Company: Seven Up Bottling Company (SBC)
- Job Opening: 3 Positions
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND/Msc
- Location: Nigeria
Job Opening: 3 Positions
1, Job Title: Category Manager – Direct
Job Summary
Managing the sourcing and procurement of Category B (part) & C Raw & Packaging Materials for SBC
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Job Details
- Develop a Sourcing Strategy that delivers best in class raw & packaging materials for the organization
- Develop and maintain a structure that coordinates sourcing and contract management activities across the Direct procurement category, delivering targeted benefits to SBC
- Collaborate with internal customers to interpret the ongoing supply plan for the category. (Stakeholder Management)
- Consistently monitor market trends to stay abreast of the factors impacting on demand and supply, to be able to forecast trends, and implement actions, that positively impacts the SBCs position.
- Leverage on e- procurement tools; E-RFPs, E-RFQs, E-options etc to drive benefits for the business.
- Deliver best in class (cheapest) pricing to give cost advantage to the business
- Align pricing of all RPM with GM Procurement at the beginning of a new period.
- Develop & agree pricing formulas with GM Procurement for all relevant RPM
- Track and monitor all spend related to direct procurement category vis-à-vis the approved FY budget
- Work with Team to propose, track and subsequently implement corrective actions and coaching for vendors that fail to meet contract requirements.
- Manage the supplier performance system, ensuring adherence to terms and conditions, Service Level Agreement, and specified Key Performance Indicators on a quarterly basis.
- Develop and implement category communication plans, including sharing new contract agreements and procedures for complying.
- Develop a robust supplier repository to facilitate the procurement at optimal price and quality at all times.
- Ensure overall business strategies, goals, and changes from senior leadership are understood and successfully executed. Communicate the unit goals to the team, motivating them in the accomplishment of set goals and objectives.
- Foster an environment for successful working relationships, ensuring improved morale and engagement levels.
- Guide, coach and motivate team to drive high performance and improve value creation.
- Set key result areas, key performance indicators and goals for team members. (Annual goal Setting)
- Track and measure the progress of established goals. (Quarterly performance reviews and constructive feedback).
- Recommend and facilitate developmental interventions to bridge identified competency gaps.
- Interview, hire and train new hires as the business requires.
- Other duties as assigned within job scope.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree. Preferably in supply chain management or any relevant field.
- Minimum of 6 cognate years’ experience, preferably in the FMCG industry, handling procurement, vendor management, sourcing etc
- Intermediate level proficiency in the Microsoft Suite, especially Excel.
- Relevant professional certification is an added advantage.
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2, Job Title: Career and Learning Manager
Job Summary
The Career and Learning Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining a robust career management and learning ecosystem within SBC. The role drives end-to-end management of structured talent pathways including the Graduate Trainee Programme and owns the implementation of SBC’s learning strategy, the learning & development framework and the career management framework.
Job Details
- Coordinate and manage the Graduate Trainee Program spanning, onboarding, rotational placement, assessment, and confirmation.
- Design and continuously refine structured career paths for Graduate Trainees, covering milestones, competency progression, and timelines for confirmation and advancement.
- Partner with function heads to ensure meaningful rotational placements and relevant learning assignments for trainees.
- Track and report on the development progress of all trainees and escalate performance concerns, facilitating mid-programme interventions as needed.
- Manage the end-of-program assessment and conversion process, providing clear recommendations on confirmation, extension, or exit.
- Define and maintain career paths for identified talents, successors, and critical role holders across the organization.
- Champion employee mobility initiatives-lateral moves, cross-functional transfers, and role changes-and ensure structured and transparent processes that support individual growth and organizational agility.
- Facilitate and drive promotional conversations by equipping managers and employees with the data needed to make evidence-based progression decisions.
- Support talent actions arising from Talent Reviews, including development plans, stretch assignments, and accelerated progression programs for high-potential employees.
- Provide direct guidance to employees seeking to understand their career progression options, potential trajectories, and development requirements within SBC.
- Drive the implementation of SBC’s learning strategy and learning and development framework across the organization, ensuring alignment with business priorities and talent objectives.
- Drive the Technical Academy, Sales Academy, and Leadership Development Programme, ensuring programme design, content, and outcomes are aligned with organisational capability requirements.
- Coordinate with the Manufacturing Capability Manager and technical learning partners to drive technical training, simulations, and capability-building initiatives, including through SBC’s technical bay.
- Oversee the implementation of SBC’s e-learning strategy and LMS platform, ensuring effective deployment, learner engagement, and return on learning investment.
- Manage the training budget and work with HRBPs and Capability Managers across the business to collate training needs, prioritize learning investments, and drive the implementation of learning-related succession development actions for identified successors.
- Ensure career pathing is supported by targeted learning interventions.
- Support the design and delivery of internal talent development programs, including mentoring schemes, job shadowing arrangements, and internal mobility campaigns.
- Leverage workforce analytics to identify career progression bottlenecks, attrition risks, training effectiveness trends, and internal mobility patterns, translating insights into actionable recommendations for leadership.
- Benchmark SBC’s career management and learning practices against FMCG industry standards and leading practices, recommending improvements to remain competitive in talent retention and capability building.
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Requirements for The Following Manager Jobs at Seven Up Bottling Company (SBC)
- B.Sc. in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- 6–8 years of progressive HR experience, with a clear focus on talent management, learning and development, career development, or organizational development
- Prior experience in an FMCG, manufacturing, or high-volume workforce environment
- Experience driving technical or sales academy program
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms and talent/learning management systems (e.g., SeamlessHR, SAP HCM)
- Certification in Learning and Development, Training, or Instructional Design
- Demonstrated experience managing structured graduate trainee or early careers programs
- Hands-on experience with career pathing, competency framework design or administration, and learning program management
- Experience in designing and delivering training program, including e-learning and LMS-based deployment
- Experience managing training budgets and working with external learning partners
- Membership of CIPM, or equivalent professional body
- Possession of HR Practitioner License (as applicable)
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3, Job Title: PMO Program Manager
Job Summary
The PMO Program Manager drives the execution of strategic transformation initiatives across the organization. The role ensures initiatives are structured, governed through the PMO stage‑gate framework, and deliver measurable operational and financial value.
Job Details
Department: Transformation Office / PMO
Scope: Enterprise Transformation Programs
Key Responsibilities
- Lead planning and delivery of strategic transformation programs.
- Translate leadership initiatives into structured program plans with milestones and
- KPIs.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams across Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial,
- Finance, HR and IT.
- Manage initiatives through the PMO stage‑gate governance model.
- Track timelines, interdependencies, risks and escalation points.
- Ensure financial and operational benefits are delivered and validated.
- Prepare executive dashboards and transformation progress reports.
- Facilitate stakeholder alignment across business leadership teams.
- Functional Focus Areas
- Operations & Supply Chain transformation initiatives
- Commercial and route‑to‑market optimization programs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or related field. MBApreferred.
- Experience
- 8–12 years of experience in program management, consulting or transformation delivery.
- Experience within FMCG, manufacturing or supply chain environments preferred.
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