Vacancy in a Leading Clearing & Freight Forwarding Company

Key Responsibilities

·         Manage, control and supervise the activities of the operations staff
·         Monitoring of payments for debit notes (shipping and terminal)
·         Ensuring that a competent clearing staff handles the clients job at all times
·         Dealing with customs queries where the  clearing staff cannot resolve
·         Keeping track of all jobs in clearing, from the day the file enters clearing up to delivery point
·         Represent the company at meetings.
·         Reporting daily activities
·         Using personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in the clearing process.
·         Agreeing on costs and disbursements to carry out clearing.

Skills Requirement

·         Strong initiative and leadership skills
·         Good Communication and interpersonal skills
·         Analytical and problem solving Business and entrepreneurial spirit
·         Results and performance oriented
·         Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Educational Qualifications

·         Must possess a minimum of a second class lower in Business administration or any related discipline from a reputable university
·         Minimum of 2 years experience in logistics (especially in clearing and forwarding)
·         Applicant should not be more than 35 years and not less than 28 years
·         Applicant must have concluded NYSC
·         Must have proven repertoire in setting and meeting strict KPIs.
·         Must have Operational knowledge of the ports and government agencies.
·         Must have knowledge of proper clearing and haulage documentation for both import and export.
·         Must have appropriate Knowledge of Inspection agents, Banks, Shipping Companies and Terminals.
·         Must be ready to work to deadlines and supervise a team of 10 staff
·         Must be driven and ready to work round the clock to meet deadlines.
·         Must have the ability to handle customs and shipping companies for Imports, temporary importation, and Exports.
·         Must be able to handle pressure.
·         Must have certifications within the maritime industry.
·         Must have knowledge of the Customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes.