• Application Deadline: Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Logistics Freight Coordinator



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 4 - 8 years



• Location Ogun




• Job Field Shipping & Maritime 
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Ocean Freight (Import & Export)

• Solicit, negotiate, and compare quotes directly from shipping lines and NVOCCs for both import and export shipments.


• Manage all booking confirmations, shipping instructions, and document submissions with carriers.


• Build and maintain working relationships with key shipping line contacts to secure competitive rates and reliable service.


• Support the company's growing export activity by establishing reliable freight partnerships and competitive rate structures.

Airfreight Management

• Upon order confirmation, independently manage end-to-end airfreight bookings to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.


• Select appropriate airlines and freight forwarders, negotiate rates, and track shipments through to delivery.


• Escalate delays proactively and propose solutions to minimise supply disruption.

Courier & DHL Management

• Manage the company\\\'s relationship with DHL as the primary courier partner for both document and consignment movements.


• Ensure the account is used optimally — right service levels, correct billing, and timely dispatch.


• Periodically review courier usage and flag opportunities to consolidate or switch service types for savings.

Export Documentation & Compliance

• Manage all export documentation requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely submission across all destination types.


• ECOWAS Exports: For exports within ECOWAS: prepare and coordinate all required trade and transit documentation (waybills, ECOWAS certificates, packing lists, commercial invoices); liaise with the customer\\\'s nominated transporter to ensure documentation is complete and correct before departure; track consignments through to confirmed delivery.


• Intercontinental Exports: For exports outside ECOWAS: manage full export documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and any destination-country requirements; liaise with freight forwarders and shipping lines to ensure clean documentation ahead of vessel or aircraft departure.


• Flag documentation gaps early to avoid delays at border crossings (ECOWAS) or port of loading (intercontinental).


• Maintain awareness of current ECOWAS trade protocols and intercontinental export compliance requirements relevant to the company\\\'s goods.


• Shipment Tracking & Internal Reporting


• Maintain a live shipment tracking log covering all active ocean, air, courier, and ECOWAS export movements.


• Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on ETAs, delays, and status changes.


• Produce a weekly/monthly shipment summary report for management.

Freight Cost Analysis

• Record and track all freight spend across carriers and modes.


• Benchmark quotes over time to identify cost trends and savings opportunities.


• Provide periodic analysis to management comparing budgeted vs actual freight costs, and recommend preferred carriers based on performance and price.

Supplier & Incoterms Coordination

• Advise internally on appropriate incoterms for each shipment type.


• Issue clear shipping instructions to overseas suppliers and follow up to ensure compliance.

Person Specification

• 4–8 years ' experience in freight forwarding, shipping, or logistics coordination


• Existing relationships with shipping lines operating out of Nigeria is a strong advantage; candidate should be comfortable engaging carriers directly rather than relying solely on freight forwarders.


• Working knowledge of export documentation requirements, ECOWAS trade protocols, and Nigerian customs procedures.


• Comfortable negotiating rates and managing supplier and carrier relationships independently.


• Strong organisational skills — able to track multiple shipments simultaneously without dropping the ball.


• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets for tracking and reporting.


• Good written communication — most carrier and supplier interactions are conducted by email.