AXA Mansard is a member of the AXA Group, the worldwide leader in insurance and asset management with 157,000 employees serving 103 million clients in 59 countries. The group is a conglomerate of independently run businesses, operated according to the laws and regulations of many different countries. Despite being written in upper case, "AXA" is not an acronym, the name was chosen because it is short and can be pronounced easily the same way in every language.
AXA Mansard was incorporated in 1989 as a private limited liability company and is registered as a composite company with the National Insurance Commission of Nigeria (NAICOM). The Company offers life and non-life insurance products and services to individuals and institutions across Nigeria whilst also offering asset/investment management services, medical insurance solutions and pension fund administration through its three subsidiaries AXA Mansard Health Limited, AXA Mansard Investments Limited and AXA Mansard Pensions limited. The company was listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange in November 2009 and has Market Capitalization in excess of N28 billion thereby remaining the biggest insurance company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
The Optical Excellence Lead is responsible for overseeing the procurement, distribution, and quality assurance of optical consumables (lenses, frames) while ensuring seamless collaboration with partnered optical service providers for optometry and ophthalmology services.
Role Qualification:
Academic/Professional:
Must have either:
Doctor of Optometry (OD) – with experience in optical supply chain and business operations.
Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Opticianry, Optical Dispensing, or Ophthalmic Technology – with strong supply chain and logistics experience.
Additional Certifications (Preferred but Not Mandatory):
Certification in Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Logistics, or Business Administration.
Training in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Sales Optimization.
Work Experience:
Minimum 3 years of experience in either:
Optical industry (retail, wholesale, or clinical).
Supply chain/logistics for healthcare products (preferably optical consumables).
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee procurement of optical consumables (lenses, frames), negotiating cost-effective terms with suppliers.
Manage inventory levels to prevent stockouts or overstocking, ensuring optimal inventory turnover.
Oversee vendor and third-party dispatch service performance, ensuring compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs).
Identify and implement new revenue opportunities, such as bundled service-product offerings.
Ensure all optical products meet local and international optometry standards and healthcare regulations.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for optical product handling and distribution.
Required Skills and Competencies:
Ability to assess optical product quality and compliance.
Strong understanding of lenses, frames, coatings, and prescription standards.
Knowledge of optometry/ophthalmic regulations and optical product standards.
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