Clearing and Forwarding Manager

Requirements:

• To ensure proper submission of customs documents required to facilitate clearing of imported cargo. Where the required documents are not available, the incumbent is to initiate corrective actions.
• To ensure opening of form m/lc application to import, timely order execution & documentation like pre & post-shipment documents.
• Manage customs documentation for clearing and forwarding.
• Liaising with the shipping company on all issues with consignment
• Administering import procedures and documentation and effectively liaising with Nigerian customs/logistics, managing demurrages, and port charges within specified norms.
• Managing the seamless movement of the consignments to their destination.
• Liaising with regulatory agencies, monitoring compliance to regulatory requirements (NAFDAC, SON, customs, NXP, banks, inspection agents, etc.), and ensuring proper maintenance of requisite papers & documents.
• Coordinating with port authorities for various requirements connected to the vessels handling at the ports.
• Renewal of relevant licenses for all company-imported listed items and should be conversant with the procedures.
• Regular reporting and updates to key stakeholders across the business on all imported and exported orders/ shipments
• To ensure compliance with all procurement policies, customs, importation, and financial regulation regarding the importation and exportation of goods
• Provide the business with market insights on new government and regulatory policy as it affects importation or exportation.
• Ensure that the performance of the Operations Department is regularly evaluated through a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) system on a regular basis and leading to the implementation of action plans when necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement culture and a high level of employee engagement at all levels in the department.
• Provide leadership and guidance in the development of people to provide a strong bench for backfills.

Requirements

• Minimum academic qualification of an HND in any related discipline 
• Minimum of 3 years of proven work experience
• Demonstrated success with supervision and strategic planning
  
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (especially Word, excel, and Outlook) and internet-based applications is required.
• Work Experience Minimum of 8 years of cognate experience in a clearing & forwarding company in Nigeria.
• Familiar with Sea & Air cargo Import / Export processes and procedures in Nigeria
• Familiar with the opening of form M Application to import including other related certificates like PC, SONCAP, etc.
• Familiar with managing customs documentation for clearing and forwarding.
• Familiar with how to do customs clearing of goods at destination Apapa, Tincan, and other ports.
• Familiar with Administering import procedures and documentation and effective liaison with Nigerian Customs
• Must have operational knowledge of the ports and government agencies.
• Must have knowledge of proper clearing and haulage documentation for imports.
• Must have appropriate knowledge of inspection agents, banks, shipping companies,      and terminals.
• Must have the ability to handle customs and shipping companies for imports,
• Must have knowledge of the customs and excise HS code and explanatory notes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Skills Required: Relevant functional skills & expertise Leadership skills
• Self-driven
• Performance focus & strong sense of urgency
• Need to work across boundary
• Develop capability Learning agility.