Assistant Manager, Clearing & Forwarding at APMDC - Associated Port & Marine Development Coy Ltd

• We are seeking an experienced, driven, and detail-oriented Assistant Manager, Clearing & Forwarding to join our operations team in Lagos. This is a mid-level leadership role at the heart of our business — ideal for a seasoned clearing and forwarding professional ready to take the next step in their career within a structured, reputable, and fast-growing organization.
• If you understand Nigeria's customs landscape inside out, thrive in a high-paced logistics environment, and know how to lead a team while keeping clients satisfied, we want to hear from you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• As Assistant Manager, you will be a key operational leader within APMDC's Clearing & Forwarding division. Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading day-to-day operations across customs documentation, tariff classification, and duty payment processing — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and speed at every step.
• Serving as APMDC's primary liaison with the Nigeria Customs Service, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and relevant government agencies to facilitate seamless, timely cargo release.
• Mentoring and managing junior operational staff within the Clearing & Forwarding unit, building team capacity and maintaining high performance standards.
• Overseeing shipment schedules and bonded warehouse transfers, providing clients with full end-to-end cargo visibility and proactive communication at every milestone.
• Ensuring full regulatory compliance with all applicable trade regulations, current import/export legislation, with zero tolerance for deviation.
• Preparing and presenting operational reports to senior management, contributing data-driven insights to strategic decision-making.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional leadership and people management skills — you lead by example and bring your team along.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities — you can hold a room with NCS officials and C-suite clients alike.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines without dropping the ball.
• Proficiency in freight and logistics management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.