Customs Clearance Specialist at MacTay Consulting

About the Role;

• We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Customs Clearance Specialist to oversee import documentation, manage customs processes, and ensure seamless movement of goods from port to destination. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of customs regulations, import/export documentation, and excellent stakeholder management skills to drive compliance, speed, and efficiency across the entire clearance process.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and process all import documentation.
• Secure timely regulatory import licenses and permits.
• Coordinate and monitor international transportation and shipping activities.
• Handle all SONCAP and compliance-related documentation.
• Liaise with banks and Nigeria Customs Service to secure Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports (PAAR) promptly.
• Obtain rotation numbers and initiate pre-clearance documentation activities.
• Ensure prompt and accurate payment of import duties and taxes.
• Collaborate with customs brokers and logistics service providers for expedited clearance and delivery.
• Track and improve customs clearance lead time in line with SLA.
• Resolve customs queries at seaports, airports, and post-clearance audits.
• Maintain effective relationships with key maritime stakeholders — SON, NAFDAC, NPQS, terminal operators, and shipping lines.
• Monitor and track transportation and haulage of goods from port to warehouse or designated sites.
• Liaise with logistics service providers (LSP) on invoice validation and resolution of billing issues.
• Maintain accurate records of all LSP refunds and ECD handovers to finance or projects teams.

Requirements & Skills

Service Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong coordination, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Good teamwork, learning agility, and initiative.
• You Conflict resolution skills with high emotional intelligence and diplomacy.

Professional Knowledge:

• Strong grasp of supply chain, procurement, and international trade principles.
• Sound understanding of WCO/WTO trade regulations, Nigeria Import & Export Guidelines, and Customs Service Regulations.
• Expertise in HS Code classification, customs valuation, and dispute resolution.
• Experience with Free Trade Zone and Bonded Warehouse operations.
• Familiarity with the Transire Customs Clearance process.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience managing customs and regulatory processes in Nigeria.
• Possession of at least one international certification in Supply Chain Management, International Logistics & Transportation, or Procurement is a strong advantage