• Application Deadline:
• Position: Officer, Pre-Shipment - Export


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 9 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Logistics  , Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Description

• Are you an individual with a keen eye for details and prior experience in the cement industry? We, at Dangote Cement Plc., are presently in search of a Pre-Shipment Officer - Export who is friendly and committed to join our team.


• As a part of this role, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring seamless and efficient pre-shipment procedures for our export activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide support to Logistics Officer in managing key operations decision, , adherence to shipping activities, safety guidelines and quality requirements etc.


• Support in scheduling of DCP’s cement export shipments in compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.


• Obtain relevant information on planned shipments and update shipping schedule.


• Ensure compliance of the Freight Forwarding processes with DCP rules and regulation.


• Ensure that all safety requirements such as certifications, identifications, etc. are fully complied as per DCP requirements and regulations.


• Ensure the good administration and filing of all the Freight Forwarding documents in line with the DCP procedures.


• Coordinate shipment logistics from Nigerian origin to across other Africa nations to deliver under the guidance of the Nigerian Law / regulations and in compliance to the DCP rule.


• Liaise with Export Terminal Logistics, Border, and DCP plant personnel to ensure efficient operations.


• Liaise with the banks and government appointed shipment inspection agents on every shipment for appropriate duty payment of shipping charges classification in conformance to the statutory requirement.


• Liaise effectively with government agencies (e. g NAFDAC, Customs, NPA) to secure relevant permits and approvals.


• Ensure appropriate and correct shipping documents are obtained from logistic, freight forwarders, government appointed pre-shipment inspection agents, etc.


• Ensure that all export activities and shipping documentation are transacted and updated.


• Ensure key performance indicators are reported and followed up. Prepare periodic shipping activity reports in line with DCP rules.


• Check Customs tariff positions and interpret government fiscal policies & amendments.


• Ensure adequate record keeping of customs documents, notices, government regulatory documents and documentations of other third parties.


• Ensure timely payment of NESS fees and


• Ensure NESS receipts are forwarded to Inspection agents for the generation of CCIs.


• Follow up with authorities (Customs/ONSA) in case of delays of approvals.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.


• 2 to 9 years of experience in export operations, preferably in the cement industry.

Skills and Behaviours

• Knowledgeable on INCOTERMS, laws, and regulations applicable to Freight Forwarding and importation


• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.


• Sound knowledge of DCP’s product and service offerings.


• Working knowledge of inventory management terminologies, methodologies, and approach


• Basic knowledge of system-based inventory management systems


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Attention to detail and quality


• Willingness to learn, improve, and adapt to changing requirements.


• Working knowledge of relevant supporting tools and technologies such as MS Excel, Project Management applications, etc.


• Membership in a relevant professional body in the Supply Chain and Operational functions will be an added advantage


• Knowledge across all the disciplines of Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance


• Pension Plan


• Paid Time Off


• Training & Development


• Performance Bonus