Our Client a diversified solution provider with a broad portfolio in power generation, electrical infrastructures, industrial equipment, elevators & escalators, Home appliances and HVAC is currently beefing up its team.

Responsible for Company’s imports, Raw material, Machinery, Spare Parts, and capital equipment and work within a diversity of regulations and requirements set down by government, financial institutions and private enterprises.

• Responsible for all import function of the company from pre shipment, shipping and clearing from the ports

• Ensure submission of customs documents required to facilitate clearing of imported cargo when the required documents are not available, incumbent is to initiate corrective actions

• 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 documentations and effectively liaison with Nigerian customs logistics

• Managing demurrages, port charges within specified norms. • Managing seamless movement of the consignments to the destination.

• Liaising with port authorities & customs officials, 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 the vessels handling at the ports.

• Renewal of relevant licenses for all company imported listed items, should be conversant to the procedures

• Regular reporting and updates to key stakeholders across the business on all imported orders/ shipments

• To ensure compliance with all procurement policy, customs, importation and financial regulation regarding importation of goods

• Provide the business with market insights on new government and regulatory policy as it affects importation.

• Any other assignment that may be given from time to time by superior officers

• Drive continuous improvement culture and high level of employee engagement at all levels in department.

• Provide leadership and guidance in the development of people to provide a strong bench for backfills. Education Requirements

• HND/BSc. finance, business administration, economics or a related field.

• MBA with relevant professional certification will be an added advantage Technical Requirements Knowledge Requirements

• 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

• Need to release energy

• Performance focus & strong sense of urgency

• Need to work across boundary

• Develop capability

• Learning agility Other Requirements Work Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of cognate experience in a clearing & forwarding company in Nigeria

Salary and Benefits 

• Pay/benefits are competitive based on industry standards