Planning & Administration Manager

Job Description

Based in Lagos, the Planning & Administration Manager reports directly to the General Manager Nigeria, Togo, Benin and is responsible for:

 

Marketing Activations:

  • Works with key internal & external stakeholders (Marketing, Management Team, suppliers/agencies…) to build relationships and define key project deliverables, set objectives and manage project timelines and targets
  • Brings a technical (Print, POSM, Negotiation, Agency) skill and a sensibility to products and projects which allows him/her to guarantee the feasibility of projects based on experience and knowledge of the category and local market
  • Ensures achievement of key POSM projects under his/her responsibility in terms of cost, time to market, quality & sustainability objectives
  • Ensure management of schedules with superior project management skills, following up with project members on progress and timelines

Suppliers/agencies Management

  • Sources, interviews and works with brand managers to assess and select agencies/suppliers in accordance with Moët Hennessy’s standards and Brand strategies, makes recommendations for partnerships
  • Maintains a database of agency/supplier contract terms and conditions, expiration date and capabilities
  • Pro-actively reviews and negotiates contracts, annual rebates etc.
  • Manages supplier/agencies feedback process for ongoing improvement
  • Organizes working sessions between Marketing and suppliers whenever needed to ensure alignment on Brand objectives, deliverables, expectations and follow up on budget spend

 

Supply Chain

  • Manages logistics team and follows up to ensure timely receipt / service delivery
  • Manages and authorises POS use
  • Manage supply chain suppliers : from maisons to Trade Rep
  • Manages and authorizes free goods (inventory management, ordering to local distributors)

Reporting & Internal training

  • Delivers monthly and quarterly reporting metrics, key deliverables, project status…) to General Manager
  • Submits reports to General Manager on routine timely basis (weekly, Monthly etc.)
  • Promotes Best Practice initiatives and informs key the Marketing and Management Team of industry trends
  • Promotes an environment of innovation and collaboration