Foreign Trade Senior Specialist at Bosch Group

Job Description
 Manage the import/export operations with local team;

•  Monitor customs clearance operation on a daily basis
•  Regulate with the business units and the LSP the needed requirements to clear the shipments
•  Coordinate with the bank to get all documents needed for clearance, Form M, PAAR, L/C Letter of credit, etc.
•  Coordinate with other departments in case of missing documents / information / tariff classification, etc.
•  Keep tracker for all shipments
•  Monitor customs clearance KPI
•  Ensure proper archiving of the documents
•  Perform duty and invoice verification (broker & freight forwarder) 

Provide guidance/advice to the business units for all FT related topics;

•  New business ideas/needs
•  FTA possibilities
•  Special import/export requirements
•  Duty rates
•  Special customs procedures, etc.
• Accountable for internal controls and audit requirements.
• Develop/Implement clearance tracking and cost monitoring tools.
• Define strategy to optimize lead-time & cost.
• Communicate with customs authorities.
• Coordinate audits by customs authorities.
• Coordinate broker tenders (incl. defining broker requirements).
• Support the business unit regarding SON requirements (Product Certificate).
• Management of legal local topics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration.
• Profound knowledge of customs regulations in Nigeria
• Practical experience in import/export customs clearance
• Good knowledge of consumer goods clearance (Power Tool, Automotive Parts, Camera & Fire products)
• Minimum 3-5 years practical experience
• Strong IT-Skills (e.g. MS Excel)
• Analytical thinking
• Knowledge/Experience in Lean Management and Lean Tools
• Autonomous, responsible, reliable, and self-motivated
• Entrepreneurial mind-set, communication skills, intercultural competency
• Fluent English