• Application Deadline:
• Position: Logistics and Trade Facilitation Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Logistics 
  

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the transportation and storage aspects of materials, as well as coordinating their registration with diverse regulatory bodies; additionally, it involves being a liaison between stakeholders to address trade and regulatory concerns.

Duties will include the following:

• Manage contract agreements and relationships with LSPs for timely clearing/delivery and SLA compliance, while ensuring prompt payment by coordinating service provider invoice processing


• Conduct regular benchmarking to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness while continuously evaluating LSPs' KPIs for operational excellence in logistics services


• Analyze and optimize logistics operations to minimize delivery times and transportation costs, and improve customer service


• Liaise with LSPs, customs authorities, and regulatory bodies to secure timely clearance of goods using fast-track & transpire processing methods when required


• Resolve any shipment clearance issues promptly together with customs agents and stakeholders


• Facilitate compliant disposal of expired materials according to regulations


• Stay updated on trade facilitation regulations, personnel updates, global developments impacting logistics operations


• Process import permits, clearances, documentation for regulated goods in coordination with regulatory bodies while coordinating license renewals/approvals including Fast-track licenses


• Maintain a professional relationship with regulatory bodies involved in trade facilitation


• Monitor movement compliance within Nigeria; ensure adherence to applicable regulations/procedures


• Optimize routing, scheduling, and transport planning to meet delivery requirements; minimize transit times

Qualifications

• A university degree in business, science, supply chain management, or a similar field of study


• At least three years of previous work experience in sales or logistics


• A minimum of five years experience working in the freight industry, customs-related areas, or have a background in supply chain consulting within Market Area Africa


• Proficiency in using SAP software and Microsoft Office applications


• Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English