• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Clearing



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 8 - 12 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Logistics 
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for clearing operations across ports, terminals, and bonded facilities.


• Develop and implement clearing strategies aligned with business and operational objectives.


• Oversee end-to-end customs clearance processes to ensure timely cargo release and minimal delays.


• Ensure full compliance with Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) regulations and other regulatory requirements.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with Customs officials, port authorities, terminal operators, and regulatory bodies.


• Supervise accurate documentation, cargo classification, duty assessment, and regulatory filings.


• Monitor and improve clearing turnaround time to reduce demurrage, storage charges, and penalties.


• Identify operational bottlenecks and drive continuous process improvement initiatives.


• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Transport, and Customer Service teams for seamless service delivery.


• Proactively manage operational risks, compliance gaps, and fraud exposure.


• Prepare and submit periodic operational and performance reports to management.


• Lead, coach, and develop the clearing operations team to improve productivity and performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Professional certification in Customs, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management is an added advantage.


• 8–12 years’ experience in clearing and forwarding operations.


• Strong knowledge of Nigeria Customs procedures, port operations, bonded terminal processes, and trade regulations.


• Proven leadership and team management capability.


• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• High attention to detail and strong reporting skills.