Import / Export Manager at Animal Care Services Consult

Job Responsibilities

• Importation and exportation operations planning and execution.
• Liaising with divisional heads that make use of imported inputs to determine requirement
• Ensuring international stakeholders are adhering to SON/NAFDAC standards
• Ensuring compliance with local registration requirements
• Ensuring payables for imports & receivables are managed through financial institution or through direct payment from account department
• Reducing exposure to inflated expenses such as customs overcharges and clearing agents surplus (proper negotiation)
• Reducing organisation exposure to demurrage charges
• Negotiation with shipping companies on rates and other surcharges
• Price comparison and notification of price hikes from suppliers
• Maintain and share with colleagues as appropriate, personal knowledge of all relevant import/export law and procedures; tariffs and duties; licences and restrictions.
• Manage/liaise with stock control, warehousing and distribution activities influenced by or reliant upon import/export activities.

Job Requirements

• Qualified and interested candidate should possess a minimum of First Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Purchasing & Supply Management or any other related field from accredited University.
• MBA and Relevant Professional Certifications is an added advantage
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and databases
• Male or Female
• At least Seven (7) years cognate experience in relevant field.

Key Competencies:

• Resourceful
• Proactive
• Analytical
• Computer savvy
• Excellent attention to details
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Excellent Communication skills - verbal and written
• Ability to manage pressure.