Export Freight Forwarding Officer

Responsibilities:

• Manage export shipments from Nigeria from booking to vessel departure.
  
• Arrange shipping bookings, container pickup, trucking and cargo loading.
  
• Prepare, check and follow up on export documents, including Commercial Invoice, Packing List, NXP, Bill of Lading, Shipping Instructions and other relevant documents.
  
• Coordinate with shipping lines, clearing agents, customs agents, trucking companies and overseas partners.
  
• Follow up on customs clearance, terminal procedures, vessel schedules and shipment status.
  
• Provide timely shipment updates to customers and handle any delays or operational issues.
  
• Check freight charges and other shipment-related costs.
  
• Maintain accurate shipment records and tracking reports using Excel or Google Sheets.

Requirements:

• 2 years of experience in export freight forwarding, shipping or international logistics.
  
• Practical experience handling export shipments in Nigeria.
  
• Good knowledge of Nigerian export procedures and documentation.
  
• Familiarity with shipping terms such as FCL, LCL, Booking, BL, SI, ETD, ETA, Cut-off, Demurrage and Detention.
  
• Experience with Apapa, Tin Can or Lekki Port is an advantage.
  
• Good English communication and email skills.
  
• Good Excel/Google Sheets and computer skills.
  
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up skills and problem-solving ability.
  
• Able to work independently and handle multiple shipments at the same time.

Preferred:

• Experience with Nigeria–China export/import logistics.
  
• Experience working with shipping lines and clearing agents.
  
• Mandarin/Chinese language ability is an advantage.