• Application Deadline:
• Position: Freight Forwarding / Shipping Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Logistics 
  

Job Summary

• As the Freight Forwarding & International Shipping Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing our international shipping and logistics operations.


• This role includes coordinating shipments, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, and improving supply chain efficiency to support the company’s growth objectives.


• The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of shipments, managing all aspects of export documentation, handling customs clearance processes, and maintaining compliance with international trade regulations.

What You Will Be Doing

Shipment Coordination

• Plan and coordinate international shipments, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery


• Arrange transport logistics for air, sea, and land freight.

Documentation Management:

• Prepare and manage export documentation, including invoices, bills of lading, and shipping declarations.


• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and international trade laws.

Customs Clearance:

• Handle customs clearance processes, including tariff classifications, duty payments, and inspections.


• Liaise with customs authorities to resolve any issues that arise.

Cost Management:

• Negotiate freight rates with carriers and manage cost control measures.


• Prepare cost estimates and invoices for clients.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure all activities comply with international trade regulations and company policies.


• Identify and mitigate potential risks related to freight forwarding and export activities.

Logistics Coordination:

• Oversee warehousing, storage, and distribution of goods.


• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure efficient handling of shipments.

Requirements Special Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in Freight forwarding, International shipping and logistics management.


• Bachelor's degree in any supply chain related field.


• Experience in handling cross border operations - including freight forwarding, linehaul, customs clearing, export/import regulations, cargo regulations for air and sea freight.


• In-depth knowledge of export regulations, customs procedures, and compliance requirements


• Professional certification in logistics or international shipping is a plus.


• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations and customs procedures


• Proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Office Suite.


• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.


• Effective negotiation and communication skills.


• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Candidate Specification

• Motivated by the mission of Sabi


• Pragmatic with quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail


• Driven, independent thinker and leader who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities


• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency.


• A focus on execution. Willing and able to get hands dirty.


• Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise, where you will need to set out a clear structure, method and outcomes yourself.

Our Process:

• Prescreening with the Talent team


• Interviews and Case Assessments with the Hiring team.


• Follow up interviews with Sabi Leadership team.


• Hiring Decision

Benefits

• Rapid Career Growth


• Annual Training Budget


• Robust Health Coverage, including
  
  
  
  • Optical Cover, and
  
  
  • Dental Cover
  
  
  
  


• Wellness Programs, including
  
  
  
  • Free Gym Cover
  
  
  • Free Spa Cover
  
  
  
  


• Competitive Pension Plan


• Opportunity to work in other global office.


• Life Cover


• Performance Bonus


• Paid Vacation Days


• Fully-funded Team Bonding Activities