Export Manager

Responsibilities:

Export Operations & Logistics:

• Manage end-to-end export processes, from order confirmation to final shipment.
• Coordinate with logistics partners, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and inspection agencies.
• Ensure timely booking of vessels, container allocation, and shipment tracking.
• Monitor cargo handling, warehousing, fumigation, aggregation, and quality assurance.
• Oversee export documentation, including Form M, NXP, Proforma Invoice, Bill of Lading, Phytosanitary Certificates, SONCAP/NAFDAC (if applicable), Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin

Compliance & Regulatory Management:

• Ensure all export activities comply with Nigerian and international trade regulations.
• Maintain updated knowledge of customs requirements, FX policies, and global commodity standards.
• Liaise with government agencies: NEPC, Customs, Quarantine Service, CBN, NAFDAC, SON, etc.
• Ensure adherence to quality control and international buyer specifications.

Sourcing & Supplier Management:

• Identify reliable suppliers and aggregators for commodities such as cashew nuts, cocoa, sesame seeds, ginger, hibiscus, etc.
• Negotiate competitive prices and ensure consistent supply quality.
• Monitor market prices, commodity trends, and seasonal availability.
• Build long-term supply chain partnerships.

Market Development & Buyer Relations:

• Identify and evaluate international markets to expand export opportunities.
• Build relationships with offshore buyers in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
• Negotiate contracts, payment terms, and quality standards.
• Manage buyer communications and resolve export-related disputes.

Commercial & Financial Management:

• Prepare export budgets, costings, and profitability analysis.
• Manage LC (Letter of Credit), TT (Telegraphic Transfer), and DP/DA payment terms.
• Monitor forex transactions, currency risks, and bank negotiations.
• Track revenue performance and operational costs.

Team Leadership & Reporting:

• Supervise export officers, documentation staff, warehouse teams, and field agents.
• Provide regular reports on export performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop SOPs, workflow processes, and operational guidelines.
• Train team members on export documentation, quality handling, and compliance.

Requirements:

• Minimum of an HND qualification
• Minimum of 3 years of experience 
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills