Clearing and Forwarding Executive at Choice Talents NG

Job Description

• Obtain an accurate Check List and check all documents to avoid errors, identify missing documents, and/or identify potential issues.
• Opening of form M / LC Application to import.
• Handling timely order execution & documentation like Pre & Post shipment documents.
• Manage customs documentation for clearing and forwarding.
• Ensure timely clearing of goods at the ports to their final destination.
• Liaising with the shipping company on all issues with consignment.
• Administering import procedures and documentation and effective liaison with Nigerian Customs / Logistics.
• Interface with all the government-approved regulatory agencies in connection with the required documents and certifications.
• Managing demurrages, port charges within specified norms.
• Managing the seamless movement of the consignments to the final destination.
• Liaising with Port authorities & customs officials, monitoring compliance to regulatory requirements, and maintaining requisite papers & documents.
• Coordinating with Port Authorities for various requirements connected to the vessels handling at the ports.

Air Freights:

• Collection of documents from the airlines/carrier.
• Ensure that the documents are collected promptly from the airline
• Ensure that the quality standard of the company is maintained during clearing and after clearing all of all consignment
• To handle and follow up on all air shipments.
• Monitor all company shipments at the ports.
• Handles clearing of air shipment.
• Process export clearance for all export shipments.
• Handles preparation of PAAR and Form M.
• Handle all air export and ensure that there is no delay.
• To ensure that after clearing all original and necessary documents are returned to the office to be filed in the customer file.
• Collection of storage, FAAN and other third-party debit note.
• To ensure that all storage, FAAN and other third-party debit note charges are accurate and correct.
• Collection of customs duty assessment.
• Collection of all debit note and payment receipt.
• Arranging and organizing delivery based on Operation head instruction after shipment clearing.

Requirements

• HND / B.Sc Degree in any discipline.
• 5 - 7 years experience in a Clearing & Forwarding Company in Nigeria.
• Proficiency in international documentation, LC, Shipping processes, bill of lading.
• Previous experience working with customs brokers, forwarders, and international partners
• 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, temporary importation, and Exports.
• Must have knowledge of the customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Word)
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.