Clearing and Forwarding Officer at DRYVA Logistics

Responsibilities

• Obtain 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, and NXP for export.
• Handle timely order execution & documentation like Pre & Post shipment documents.
• Process and examine required shipping documents as per rules and regulations in line with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines.
• To coordinate Customs clearing processes and delivery of material.
• Liaise with suppliers/vendor to ensure submission of correct pro-forma invoice suitable for establishing form M and LC in line with import guidelines and regulations.
• Ensure draft copies of documents are in line with established approved Purchasing Order (PO).
• Verify that orders are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities of goods gathered for delivery against documents.
• Collect and submit foreign exchange control documents (FECD).
• Process imports documentation and processing of permit such as SON, import permit, SON product certificate, SONCAP, NESREA permit, NAFDAC import permit
• Classify goods to tariff coding system and calculating import duty and tax payable in advance.
• Ensure that all documents called for by authorities are submitted promptly to ensure speedy clearance of goods and orders are correctly recorded in the customs and company's systems
• Liaise with Port authorities & customs officials, monitoring compliance to regulatory requirements, and maintaining requisite papers & documents.
• Exhibit a strong professional knowledge of Airwaybills and Bill of Ladings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all import and export activities, including shipment details, documentation, and compliance with regulations.
• To liaise with Operations Personnel at Onne and provide appropriate Customs clearance documents on demand.
• Assist and maintain an efficient container tracking system with all parties for the control of demurrage.
• To liaise with Head of Yards for stacking spaces prior to the arrival of vessels with COMPANY cargoes.
• Ensure that all documentation is complete, accurate, and properly filed, and that all deadlines and requirements are met.
• Resolve any discrepancies or issues related to documentation or shipments, working with relevant stakeholders to ensure a satisfactory resolution
• Prepare daily progress report and send to Head Office before the close of the business.

Qualifications

• Graduate of any discipline with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Management in General.
• Proficiency in international documentation for imports / exports, LC, Shipping processes, bill of lading.
• Have very strong knowledge of the customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes.
• Be very conversant with customs tariff act, clearing and forwarding procedures, and clearance of goods at Airports and Seaports.
• Good communication skills - oral/written.
• Appropriate knowledge of inspection agents, Banks, shipping companies, and Terminals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Word)
• Ability to work independently.