Recruitment Of Clearing and Forwarding Executive In A Reputable Firm, Ikeja, Lagos

Job Title: Clearing and Forwarding Executive

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Application Closing Date

31st December, 2022.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@choicetalents.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.