• Application Deadline:
• Position: Foreign Trade Specialist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Logistics  , Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain  , Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Job Description

Customs Clearance Scope

• Monitor customs clearance operation on a daily basis


• Regulate with the business units and the broker the needed requirements to clear the shipments;


• Coordinate with other departments in case of missing documents / information / tariff classification,


• Keep tracker for all shipments


• Monitor customs clearance KPI


• Ensure proper archiving of the documents


• Perform duty and invoice verification


• Provide guidance/advice to the business units for all FT related topics (new business ideas/needs) FTA possibilities


• Special import/export requirements; duty rates; special customs procedures; etc.)


• Accountable for internal controls and audit requirements


• Develop/implement clearance tracking and cost monitoring tools


• Communicate with customs authorities


• Coordinate audits by customs authorities


• Coordinate broker tenders (incl. defining broker requirements)

Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration


• Local customs regulations


• Import/export process and documentation


• Profound knowledge of distribution logistics and supply chain management


• Practical experience in warehousing and/or transportation


• Minimum 3-5 years practical experience


• Strong IT-Skills (e.g. MS Excel)


• Analytical thinking


• Knowledge/Experience in Lean Management and Lean Tools


• Autonomous, responsible, reliable, and self-motivated


• Entrepreneurial mind-set, communication skills, intercultural competency


• Fluent English