• Application Deadline:
• Position: Import Clearing Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 12 years



• Location Rivers




• City Port Harcourt




• Job Field Logistics 
  
  

Job Description

Sourcing of raw material:

• Planning and executing the buying strategies basis factory import requirements


• Directly handling big global cooperatives and suppliers


• Pricing ideas – Adopt to market practices and ensure cost-effective buying.


• Raw material quality practices - make sure the best quality materials are bought through innovations and better approaches.

EXIM:

• Handle the import and  export operations.


• Will include planning the schedules, volume projection, operational aspects etc.


• Able to plan and manage the required logistics and other supportive functions.


• Should be well versed with requirement of imports like LC , Form M , HS codes , INCO terms


• Should be able to work with various regulatory agencies like customs etc.


• Should be able to work with clearing agents.


• Set KPIs, budgets, and plan trainings.

Key Deliverables

• Volume: Planning and phasing raw material supply as per needs of the processing facility, supplier management


• Cost: Manage direct cost of operations within the allotted budget


• Quality: Ensure optimum quality of raw material is procured


• Sustainability: Anchor and lead the sustainability initiatives


• Contribute to the design and implementation of the business road map, as well as managing the procurement and supply chain strategy for the product(s), outside Nigeria.


• You will demonstrate sound judgement within defined practices and policies and select techniques for obtaining solutions that will contribute to future results and successes


• Strong financial acumen, ability to read and comprehend tasks such as counterparty and credit risk management


• Develop strong S&D (Supply and Demand) capabilities to dynamically formulate a price view and a strategic buying plan throughout the crop year.

Strategic Effectiveness

• You will be responsible for the optimal utilization of country resources


• Support implementation of required infrastructure as per the business plan and derive maximum capacity efficiencies by eliminating controllable losses


• Be responsible for all Raw Material buying, including Packaging material , Additives , spares and Capex .


• Manage the primary/secondary procurement


• Ability to build teams - hiring, training, and developing team members


• Collaborate with key stake holders involving formal business reviews and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in imports process


• Good communication skills.


• Team player, with team management skills.


• An understanding of how and the willingness to go the extra mile to bring added business value.


• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills


• A previous experience in Sales, Supply chain and Operations would always be a value add.