Customs House Brokerage Agent at eRecruiter Nigeria

Our client is a multinational integrated shipping and logistics company with a focus on active ocean and inland freight transportation and associated services, such as supply chain management and port operation. They have an excellent reputation in the industry and take pride in their superior customer service. They are actively looking for a Customs House Brokerage Agent- Lagos.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will contribute to the short term and long term profitability of the company by fulfilling the execution of all assigned tasks for CHB.

Key Responsibilities

• Classify goods according to tariff coding system.
• Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.
• Examine product information to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Advise customers/colleagues on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.
• Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.
• Stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending stakeholder’s meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues
• Maintain relationships with all agencies in the ports to expedite clearing of cargo
• Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents from CT once a file is allocated.
• Escalates issues at Ports or other operational issues to with your Team Lead for immediate resolution
• Providing daily information to your team lead & CT, by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person immediately you complete a task
• Real time update of Trakit
• Endorse Exchange Control on valid for forex document immediately after clearance.
• Handling of assessment (IM4, IM8 & Export)
• Handling of documentation for (SONCAP,NAFDAC,PHYTO,FUMIGATION CERT, NACCIMA)

Requirements

• Bachelor degree/HND/OND required.
• Minimum of 3 years with a background and proven track record in handling customs/documentation.
• Detail Oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.