Inbound Logistics Officer at PZ Cussons

Job Responsibilities

• To manage staff resource, 3PL operations upon agreed SLA’s [warehousing] & customs clearing processes according to changing needs of the Nigeria business model and portfolio.
• Efficient evaluation of end-to-end costs as it affects as it affects inbound logistics.
• Provide support to other company business functions in the development of client solutions, logistics and transportation pricing requests.
• Making useful recommendations for cost savings for more efficient and effective delivery methods and managing the delivery process to minimize additional costs (i.e. demurrage).
• Stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues.
• Advise customers 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.
• Maintaining delay-avoidance techniques to ensure correctness, completeness and Conciseness of documents for inspection Agents and other Government Agencies.
• Developing effective receipt, storage and transport services for the businesses.
• This will include agreeing key priorities and setting up Service Level Agreements and business plans with internal teams.
• This will also require strong teamwork with Materials management and factory operations teams to optimize the end-to-end supply chain.
• Externally, the role holder will be required to manage contracts and maintain good working relationships with key service providers including Shipping Lines, Terminal Operators and Clearing agents.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc./HND in Business Administration or any Social Sciences.
• Excellent knowledge of the Customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes and ability to handle Inspection Agents, Banks, Shipping Companies and Terminals.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role within a large organization.
• Proficiency in computer use.
• Must be driven and ready to work round the clock to meet deadlines.