Clearing and Forwarding Officer-Lagos, Nigeria
Roles and Responsibilities
- Obtain 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.
- To get duty assessment in one day after Pre- Arrival Assessment Report PAAR and rotation number is allotted.
- To be able to organize fast track clearing for the company.
- To prepare daily progress report and send to the line manager before the close of the business.
- Any other assignment that may be given from time to time by superior officers.
- Salary: 2000 USD to 2500 USD per month + Local allowance and shared accommodation (Bachelor Status)
Air Ticket and LTA once a year
Desired Candidate Profile
- Cognate 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
- Discretion
- High attention to detail
- Travelling is required in and around Nigeria
- Able to close deals without supervision.
Role:Shipping & Maritime - Other
Salary: Not Disclosed by Recruiter
Industry:Ports & Shipping
Functional AreaShipping & Maritime
Role CategoryShipping & Maritime - Other
Employment Type:Full Time, Permanent
Education
UG:Any Graduate
PG:Any Postgraduate
Company Profile
The Search House (A Div of JSD Search House Pvt. Ltd.)
Our client is a well established trading and manufacturing company based in Nigeria. The company's interests span multi product Industrial, consumer, Automobile, FMCG ,Agriculture, Farming as well as Logistics Supply Chain and Port Operations . They have a well established presence and market share in all their lines of business .
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Recruiter Name:jyoti@thesearchhouse.com
Contact Company:The Search House (A Div of JSD Search House Pvt. Ltd.)
Telephone:9811112343
Email:jobs@thesearchhouse.com
Reference Id:Clearing and Forwarding Officer-Lagos, Nigeria