Logistics Officer (Import & Export)

Our client is a global trading company with an active presence in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia. The company supplies globally sourced products and services that are critical to laying the foundation for a modern economy. These include steel, industrial chemicals; as well as distribute raw and processed agricultural produce from West Africa to the world. With offices in Africa, Dubai and Europe, the company has also established partnerships throughout the Middle East, Europe, Africa and N

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Our client is a global trading company with an active presence in Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia. The company supplies globally sourced products and services that are critical to laying the foundation for a modern economy. These include steel, industrial chemicals; as well as distribute raw and processed agricultural produce from West Africa to the world. With offices in Africa, Dubai and Europe, the company has also established partnerships throughout the Middle East, Europe, Africa and North and South America. To strengthen its expansion strategy, the company is now seeking to recruit a hardworking individual as a Logistics Officer.

Requirements and Responsibilities

B.Sc./B.A./HND Minimum of 5 years’ requisite experience Will handle the export documents Will facilitate and track of communication between the organisation and the shipment agency/client. Will verify shipment documents and information Will transact daily shipments and goods to docks Will track the shipment and advice for planning to receive or deliver without any delay Will maintain records of freight forwarding Will adhere to the import compliance without any gap Will organise warehousing facilities before the goods are transported to docks Will book shipping space or air freighting and advice on relative cost of sending goods by sea and air Will arrange for loading of goods on board Will obtain marine insurance policies Will prepare and process shipping documents, Bills of Lading, Dock Receipt, Export Declarations, Consular Invoice, Certificate of Origin, etc. Will arrange for storage facilities abroad, in major international markets, to warehouse the goods in case importer refuses to take delivery on any account Will trace the goods, if shipment goes astray, through his international connections.