Shipping Officer at TotalEnergies

Offer ID: 18403BR
Location: Lagos-EKO1 TWR(NGA)
Métier: Procurement General Responsibilities, Procurement Process, Procurement Support, FreightForwarding&MaterialsMgt
Employment type: Regular position
Branch: Exploration and Production

Job Description

• Ensure alignment with Company HSE rules, procedures, Instructions and applicable legislation
• Ensure compliance of the Freight Forwarding processes with Company rules and all applicable laws and regulation
• Ensure that all safety requirements such as certifications, identifications, etc. are fully complied as per company requirements and local government regulations
• Organize, structure, coordinate and report gaps on company referential compliance in Freight Forwarding activities
• Ensure the good administration and filing of all the Freight Forwarding documents in line with the applicable procedures
• Consolidate the planning related to shipments and customs clearance of goods
• Coordinate international logistics from material origin across the world to delivery at reception facility in Nigeria  under the guidance of the Nigerian Law / regulations and in compliance to the company rule.
• Supervise, mentor and monitor the Freight Forwarding officers to ensure adherence to the statutory requirements. Assist Transit Manager in the Contracts Committee during the Call-for-Tender
• Liaise with Base Logistics, reception and warehousing personnel to ensure efficient operations and cargo deliveries
• Liaise with the banks and government appointed shipment inspection agents on every shipment for appropriate duty payment classification in conformance to the statutory requirement
• Liaise effectively with government agencies (eg: NAFDAC, Customs, NPA) to secure relevant permits and approvals for importation activities
• Ensure appropriate and correct shipping documents are obtained from the suppliers, freight forwarders, airlines, banks, government appointed pre-shipment inspection agents, etc.
• Optimize the activities of third party service provides and evaluate their performance
• Ensure that all import activities and shipping documentation are transacted and updated
• Ensure key performance indicators are reported and followed up. Prepare periodic shipping activity reports in line with Company rules
• Check Customs tariff positions and interpret government fiscal policies & amendments
• Supervise  foreign purchases invoice certification reception, Freight Forwarding banking activities, import duties and shipping payments
• Be abreast of the market, participate to the follow-up and evaluation of clearing and freight forwarders
• Proffer advisory role on customs clearing and shipping procedure guidance to service contractors with DDU/ DDP materials.
• Participates in shipping contracts, procedures and policy formulation
• Prepare service level agreements for freight forwarders and clearing agents
• Negotiate and handle settlements for material damages arising from operations in relations with Insurance
• Ensure adequate record keeping of customs documents, notices, government regulatory documents and documentations of other third parties.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 2.1 Bachelor's degree in any Social Science, Science, Business Management or Engineering discipline
• At least 6 - 10 years relevant experience in International trade, Import/Export/Shipping activities preferably in relation to the Oil and Gas sector
• Knowledgeable on INCOTERMS,  laws and regulations applicable to Freight Forwarding and importation
• Demonstrable general knowledge of the industry
• Ability to use and enrich market intelligence information, cost models, target prices, etc
• Good negotiation and team management skills
• Good command of English language, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Membership of relevant professional bodies in the Supply Chain and Operational functions will be an added advantage
• Knowledge across all the disciplines of Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.