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Job Title: Clearing and Forwarding Officer
Responsibilities
- Obtain accurate Check List and check all documents to avoid errors, identify missing documents, and/or identify potential issues. Opening of form M / LC Application to import, and NXP to export.
- Handle timely order execution & documentation like Pre & Post shipment documents.
- Ensure that all documents called for by authorities are submitted promptly to ensure speedy clearance of goods and orders are correctly recorded in the customs and company’s systems
- Manage customs documentation for clearing and forwarding.
- Liaise with accredited clearing agent for the clearing of goods at destination Apapa, Tin can island, and airport as the case may be.
- Liaise with the shipping company on all issues with consignment.
- Administer import procedures and documentation and effective liaison with Nigerian Customs / Logistics.
- Manage demurrages, port charges within specified norms.
- Liaise with Port authorities & customs officials, monitoring compliance to regulatory requirements, and maintaining requisite papers & documents.
- Get duty assessment in one day after Pre- Arrival Assessment Report PAAR and rotation number is allotted.
- Organize fast track clearing.
- Prepare daily progress report and send to Head Office before the close of the business.
- Manage customs documentation for clearing and forwarding.
- Exhibit a strong professional knowledge of Airwaybills and Bill of Ladings.
- Clear consignment within a limited period of time.
- Ensure that all cleared goods are also cleared from the company’s system and are properly recorded for future reference.
- Administer export procedures and documentation and effective liaison with Nigerian Customs, sales departments, the plant, and Logistics department, etc;
- Ensure zero detention charges for empty containers
- Prepare and process import and export documents, including invoices, bills of lading, customs declarations, packing lists, and certificates of origin, in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders, such as shipping companies, customs brokers, and government agencies, to ensure timely clearance and delivery of goods.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all import and export activities, including shipment details, documentation, and compliance with regulations.
- Monitor and report on changes in import and export regulations and policies that may affect the company’s operations.
- Ensure that all documentation is complete, accurate, and properly filed, and that all deadlines and requirements are met.
- Resolve any discrepancies or issues related to documentation or shipments, working with relevant stakeholders to ensure a satisfactory resolution
- Any other assignment that may be given from time to time by superior officers.
Requirements
- HND / BSc degree in related fields
- 3+ years of relevant experience in Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Management in General.
- Proficiency in international documentation for imports / exports, LC, Shipping processes, bill of lading.
- Must have knowledge of the customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes.
- The candidate should be very conversant with customs tariff act, clearing and forwarding procedures, and clearance of goods at Airports and Seaports.
- Good communication skills – oral and written.
- Relationship Management.
- Must have appropriate knowledge of inspection agents, Banks, shipping companies, and Terminals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Word)
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Application Instructions:
The application deadline is on 31st May, 2025. Therefore qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.
Website:
Official Job Website: https://choicetalents.com.ng/