Shipping Coordinator at GUS Consulting

Job Summary

• Our client is currently in need of a Shipping Coordinator
• You will supervise and administer Shipping/ Logistics functions, including supervision of subordinates and administration of daily operations of the work unit to ensure timely clearance/ delivery of equipment and or materials for the Group.

Job Description

• Liaise with end-users, suppliers, contractors/ clearing agents to ensure just-in-time clearance/ delivery of items to warehouse/ end users.
• Check/review all proforma invoices to ensure that there is compliance on statutory requirements like inclusion of Freight charges, unit of measure, harmonized system code (H.S. Code) etc.
• Review all shipping documents for correctness and correcting same where otherwise to enhance smooth clearing operation.
• Liaise with Lagos Head Office for form M and PAAR processing.
• Compute import duties and advising Management on budgeted shipment landing costs for planning purpose.
• Track/ monitor shipped goods in transit for planning purpose.
• Liaise with Shipping companies, Terminal Operators, NPA, NIMASA etc on shipment related issues.
• Reconcile Shipments/ deliveries with vendors, end-users/ project team, warehouse etc.
• Negotiate with vendors/ clearing agents for the best price and recommending the best for the job.
• Observe the Group’s HSE policies and procedures and ensure that safe work methods are applied.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned, from time to time by supervisor/line manager.

Qualifications

• HND/PGD/MBA/Master's Degree
• Member, Chartered Institute of Shipping of Nigeria.
• Minimum of 20 years hands-on-experience in Supply Chain Management role and must have occupied senior management positions in the past.
• Analytical skill
• Strong attention to details
• Good negotiation skills
• Preciseness
• Good communication skill
• Must be proactive
• Team player
• Ability to meet up with deadlines
• Knowledge of supply and chain management
• Knowledge of market value and prices
• Knowledge of world shipping practices and Customs tariff.