Import Clearing & Forwarding Officer at Ojatee Consulting

Role Overview

• We are currently seeking to engage the services of an experienced Import Clearing & Forwarding Officer to manage import clearing process, including documentation, customs liaison, and ensuring the timely and compliant movement of cargo to its destination.

Job Description

• Ensure timely and error free handling and documentation of both pre- and post-shipment documents.
• Oversee customs documentation processes for import clearing and forwarding.
• Communicate with shipping lines regarding any consignment issues.
• Manage import procedures and documentation, maintaining effective communication with Nigerian Customs and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure the seamless movement of cargo to its final destination.
• Coordinate import clearing activities with customs officials, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Oversee the complete import clearing process, including handling Letters of Credit (LC), FORM M, duty assessments, Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports (PAAR), obtaining rotation numbers etc
• Follow up with field clearing agents to ensure timely clearance and manage the application and retrieval of refunds and container deposits.
• Organize fast-track processes and examination procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in a Clearing & Forwarding Company in Nigeria, in a client-facing role (not as a field agent).
• Proficiency in handling import clearing documentation.
• Extensive knowledge of terminal operations, NSC regulations, HS Codes, and dealings with agents and shipping lines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, (i.e. MS Word and Excel)