• Application Deadline:
• Position: Clearing and Forwarding Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 - 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Logistics 
  
  

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 for export.


• Handle timely order execution & documentation like Pre & Post shipment documents.


• Process and examine required shipping documents as per rules and regulations in line with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines.


• To coordinate Customs clearing processes and delivery of material.


• Liaise with suppliers/vendor to ensure submission of correct pro-forma invoice suitable for establishing form M and LC in line with import guidelines and regulations.


• Ensure draft copies of documents are in line with established approved Purchasing Order (PO).


• Verify that orders are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities of goods gathered for delivery against documents.


• Collect and submit foreign exchange control documents (FECD).


• Process imports documentation and processing of permit such as SON, import permit, SON product certificate, SONCAP, NESREA permit, NAFDAC import permit


• Classify goods to tariff coding system and calculating import duty and tax payable in advance.


• 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


• Liaise with Port authorities & customs officials, monitoring compliance to regulatory requirements, and maintaining requisite papers & documents.


• Exhibit a strong professional knowledge of Airwaybills and Bill of Ladings.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all import and export activities, including shipment details, documentation, and compliance with regulations.


• To liaise with Operations Personnel at Onne and provide appropriate Customs clearance documents on demand.


• Assist and maintain an efficient container tracking system with all parties for the control of demurrage.


• To liaise with Head of Yards for stacking spaces prior to the arrival of vessels with COMPANY cargoes.


• 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


• Prepare daily progress report and send to Head Office before the close of the business.

Qualifications

• Graduate of any discipline with a minimum of 3 to 5 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.


• Have very strong knowledge of the customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes.


• Be very conversant with customs tariff act, clearing and forwarding procedures, and clearance of goods at Airports and Seaports.


• Good communication skills - oral/written.


• Appropriate knowledge of inspection agents, Banks, shipping companies, and Terminals.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Word)


• Ability to work independently.