Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present reports concerning budgets, import & export positions, and clearing status to the senior management team.
• Collect all suppliers/contractors invoices and prepare Invoice Approval Forms (IAF) for approval and onward
• payment for all contracts awarded.
• Liaise with various government agencies and parastatals to obtain import/export permits.
• Liaise with shipping companies on appropriateness of debit notes, Invoices & Delivery orders allocation.
• Liaise with shipping companies to calculate refunds & obtain demurrage and container deposit waiver, and ascertaining appropriateness of debit notes & terminal charges.
• Coordinate activities of clearing and ensure timely delivery from the port to the warehouse/project site.
• Coordinate the dispatch of trucks out of the ports and ensure prompt delivery to the warehouse.
• Coordinate transportation activities for all cargo for delivery from the port to the warehouse/project site.
• Coordinate the opening of Form M / RAR with the bank and inspection agencies.
• Coordinate payments to shipping companies, terminal storage & handling companies, and relevant agencies.
• Maintain warehousing & distribution operations and procedures; Inventory reconciliation.
• Report to management on weekly import/export positions and budget requirements.
• Follow up on shipment instructions, tracking shipment, updating status to the customers & updating the same in the company system.
• Make payments to shipping companies and track the delivery orders to allocated ports and terminals.
• Track international freight forwarding and customs brokerage of import and export shipments in a timely and cost-effective manner whilst meeting all international trade market and Nigerian Customs compliance regulations.
• Ensure good relationships are maintained with relevant Government agencies: NPA, SON, Customs, and NAFDAC.

Requirements: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or its equivalent in any discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in customs clearing and forwarding. At least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of customs procedures, bonded warehouse operations, and transit regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Ms. Office packages: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Additional education or certifications in Logistics or a related field are advantageous