Import & Export Chief at Hayat Holding

Department: Supply Chain

Direct Report: Head of Supply Chain

Job Description:

• Manage the import and export operations
• Correctly classify and assign HS codes for all imported and exported items
• Ensure compliance with all regulations governing import and export operations in Nigeria.
• Advise and update suppliers and management on the status of Nigerian ports
• Deliver all imported/inbound materials at optimum costs and time.
• Manage the activities of the 3PL
• Ensure the agent received all the shipping and related document before the arrival of vessel
• Ensure correct duty is paid and perfection of Clearing Documents within the stipulated time and improve process.
•  Ensure the containers is delivered in less than 14 days after berthed.
• Ensure the empty containers is return to the shipping line 12 hours after the gate out of the warehouse
• Tracking of all containers from the point of loading to sites.
• Using Daily landing confirmation Report to confirm receipt and outstanding.
• Ensure the containers delivered is offloaded in less than 12hrs to avoid truck demurrage.
• Follow up with warehouse offloading team
• Monitoring of the Activity of IATA Agency on Airfreight delivery.
• Ensure perfection of the clearing document as concerns the Air Freight shipment.
• Monitor the Airfreight shipment and ensure prompt delivery.
• Follow up with shipping lines and Terminal Operators on anything issues relating to Port Activities.
• Report  all Customs and others Government  (SON,NAFDAC, ETC) Agencies  Query in respect of shipment, Containers examination to Supply Chain Manager for quick resolution
• Vet and process custom broker   payment on monthly bases and pass to supply chain manager for review and approval.
• Check the custom brokers’ invoices submitted and ensure all the attached payment receipt is in order.
• Input in excel sheet for monitoring and visibilities and report all clearing operation activity  

Required Qualification/Profile:

• Min. 7 years in importation and exportation with FMCG
• BSc in any numerate discipline MBA will be an added advantage
• Exceptional accounting skills
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Microsoft, SAP (ERP)
• Knowledge of internal auditing standards
• Internationally recognized CITM certified can be considered a plus

Expected Joining Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Competitive