• Application Deadline: Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Clearing and Forwarding Executive


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 7 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikeja


• Job Field Logistics 
  

Job Description

• Obtain an 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.


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


• Manage customs documentation for clearing and forwarding.


• Ensure timely clearing of goods at the ports to their final destination.


• Liaising with the shipping company on all issues with consignment.


• Administering import procedures and documentation and effective liaison with Nigerian Customs / Logistics.


• Interface with all the government-approved regulatory agencies in connection with the required documents and certifications.


• Managing demurrages, port charges within specified norms.


• Managing the seamless movement of the consignments to the final destination.


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


• Coordinating with Port Authorities for various requirements connected to the vessels handling at the ports.

Air Freights:

• Collection of documents from the airlines/carrier.


• Ensure that the documents are collected promptly from the airline


• Ensure that the quality standard of the company is maintained during clearing and after clearing all of all consignment


• To handle and follow up on all air shipments.


• Monitor all company shipments at the ports.


• Handles clearing of air shipment.


• Process export clearance for all export shipments.


• Handles preparation of PAAR and Form M.


• Handle all air export and ensure that there is no delay.


• To ensure that after clearing all original and necessary documents are returned to the office to be filed in the customer file.


• Collection of storage, FAAN and other third-party debit note.


• To ensure that all storage, FAAN and other third-party debit note charges are accurate and correct.


• Collection of customs duty assessment.


• Collection of all debit note and payment receipt.


• Arranging and organizing delivery based on Operation head instruction after shipment clearing.

Requirements

• HND / B.Sc Degree in any discipline.


• 5 - 7 years experience in a Clearing & Forwarding Company in Nigeria.


• Proficiency in international documentation, LC, Shipping processes, bill of lading.


• Previous experience working with customs brokers, forwarders, and international partners


• Must have Operational knowledge of the ports and government agencies.


• Must have knowledge of proper clearing and haulage documentation for imports.


• Must have appropriate knowledge of inspection agents, Banks, shipping companies, and Terminals.


• Must have the ability to handle customs and shipping companies for imports, temporary importation, and Exports.


• Must have knowledge of the customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes.


• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize tasks


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Word)


• Ability to work independently


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills.