Manager, Clearing and Forwarding at Hreade

Job Summary

• Manage, monitor, expedite and control all the Company's imports, Raw material Packing Material, Machinery, Spare Parts, and capital equipment and work within a diversity of regulations and requirements set down by government, financial institutions and private enterprises.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing of all import function of the company from pre shipment, shipping and clearing from the ports
• To ensure proper submission of customs documents required to facilitate clearing of imported cargo. when the required documents are not available, incumbent is to initiate corrective actions
• To ensure opening of form m / lc application to import, timely order execution & documentation like pre & post shipment documents.
• Manage customs documentation for clearing and forwarding.
• Liaising with the shipping company on all issues with consignment
• Administering import procedures and documentations and effectively liaison with nigerian customs / logistics
• Managing demurrages, port charges within specified norms.
• Managing seamless movement of the consignments to the destination.
• Liaising with port authorities & customs officials, monitoring compliance to regulatory requirements (nafdac, son, customs, nxp, banks, inspection agents etc.) and ensuring proper maintenance of requisite papers & documents.
• Coordinating with port authorities for various requirements connected the vessels handling at the ports.
• Renewal of relevant licenses for all company imported listed items, should be conversant to the procedures
• Regular reporting and updates to key stakeholders across the business on all imported orders/ shipments
• To ensure compliance with all procurement policy, customs, importation and financial regulation regarding importation of goods
• Provide the business with market insights on new government and regulatory policy as it affects importation.
• Any other assignment that may be given from time to time by superior officers
• Drive continuous improvement culture and high level of employee engagement at all levels in department.
• Provide leadership and guidance in the development of people to provide a strong bench for backfills.

Education Requirements

• HND/B.Sc. in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• MBA with relevant professional certification will be an added advantage

Technical Requirements
Knowledge Requirements:

• 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,
• Must have knowledge of the customs and excise hs code and explanatory notes.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

Skills Required:

• Relevant functional skills & expertise
• Leadership skills
• Self- driven
• Need to release energy
• Performance focus & strong sense of urgency
• Need to work across boundary
• Develop capability
• Learning agility.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of cognate experience in a clearing & forwarding company in nigeria.