Jobs at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Job Summary

• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve company goals and drive growth. 
• Oversee departmental budgets, ensuring financial targets are met while optimizing resources. 
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define business priorities and set actionable goals.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the company's day-to-day operations, including managing budgets, resources, and employees.
• Delegating roles and responsibilities to teams
• Developing and implementing strategies to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Driving performance towards business goals
• Monitoring market and industry trends to determine business opportunities and challenges.
• Tracking and assessing the performance of teams
• Managing timelines for successful and timely delivery of duties
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and partners.
• Ensuring business compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Analysing data and performance metrics to make informed decisions.
• Developing and justifying vertical-specific budgets
• Overseeing resource allocation while maintaining budgetary control
• Enforcing business policies, procedures, and processes
• Ensuring adherence to legal and administrative guidelines
• Resolving internal and external conflicts through mediation
• Forging deals with internal and external partners.

Academic Qualifications & Experience

• Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc., B.A., B.Eng./B.Tech., etc.) in any discipline with a minimum of second class upper.
• Relevant Professional Certifications required (as applicable) e.g ACCA, ACA, ICAN, COREN, PMP etc.
• Must have a minimum of 7 years work experience out of which at least 2 must be at a managerial level.
• MBA is an added advantage
• Project management experience (either leading or supporting, agile experience is a plus)
• At least three years plus experience in a Consulting type role/environment. Experience in Big 4 or Professional Services firm is a plus
• Personal integrity and the ability to keep confidential information.

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Job Overview

• As part of our global expansion, we are seeking a highly skilled International Trade Officer to lead and oversee our export activities, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and market growth.

Job Summary

• The International Trade Officer will be responsible for managing and expanding the company’s export operations. 
• This includes coordinating international exhibitions, overseeing sales teams worldwide, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, and streamlining logistics for export shipments. 
• The ideal candidate should have strong experience in international trade, sales, and compliance within the food manufacturing industry

Job Responsibilities
Market Expansion & Sales Management:

• Research and register for international exhibitions, ensuring full preparation and participation.
• Recruit and oversee worldwide sales representatives, monitoring performance and setting targets.
• Identify and engage prospective customers through market research and lead generation.
• Follow up on leads from exhibitions and other international sales channels.

Regulatory Compliance & Standards:

• Research importation compliance requirements for destination countries and verify company readiness.
• Ensure company compliance with international food safety and quality standards such as BRCGS, IFS, ISO, and other regulatory certifications.
• Ensure all relevant regulatory approvals (including NAFDAC & SON registration, Import License, NXP, NACIMA, Form M and ETLS Certificate) are secured before Shipping.
• Liaise with local planning as well as OCs/Export Customers to ensure orders are shipped respecting aligned standards in terms of Lead time, MBR, MOQs, Loadable volumes per SKUs, OTIF etc.
• Track Orders and shipments in-transit and at port pending for custom clearance while ensuring Custom Clearance documents are prepared and submitted timely to avoid delays and demurrage.

Export Operations & Logistics:

• Oversee local export activities, ensuring smooth shipment of containers.
• Responsible for Export logistics while ensuring compliance with all external and international laws as regards shipping, logistics, clearing as well as regulatory/government agencies.
• Coordinate with the production and logistics teams to align export orders with manufacturing schedules.
• Optimize shipping processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency
• Prepare Shipping documents accurately and in compliance with specific markets requirements ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of imports and exports process.
• Set up, maintain and broadcast SLA to control KPIs for Import/Export operations and Carry out periodic review and assessment of Logistics Service Providers (Clearing agents/forwarders) in order to drive efficiency and cost saving initiatives.
• Establish & sustain relations with banks and other agencies associated with import & export activities.

Education / Certifications

• Minimum of HND / B.Sc (or its equivalent) in in law studies, , Social Science, International Business Trade or a related field from a recognized institution.
• 2-5 years post qualification experience (in an Import/Export Function within a manufacturing environment) or Logistics firm

Knowledge & Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain/Logistics with at least two years in Export operations.
• Sound Knowledge of imports & exports procedures, customs/ bank/insurance documentations and formalities.
• Excellent knowledge of international trade Incoterms and payment/documentation routing.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of import/export costing and pricing methodology

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Result oriented with excellent attention to details.
• Proactive with Strong time management skills with ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to build strong collaboration with stakeholders and team members
• Proficiency in MS Word and excel
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluency in English, with a strong UK or US accent.
• Schooled or lived abroad – a plus.

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Job Overview

• A Management Consultant helps organizations improve performance and solve complex problems by providing expert advice, conducting research, and developing strategic solutions, ultimately aiming to enhance efficiency and drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Gathering and analysing data to gain an understanding of a business’s operations
• Researching the current market of a client and new markets they may wish to enter
• Interviewing a company’s employees and management team to obtain their input regarding problem areas
• Determining effective solutions for current issues and presenting business proposals to clients
• Overseeing the implementation of solutions and ensuring that a company has the necessary resources and support to successfully conclude projects
• Conduct research and data collection to understand the client's operations
• Interview the client's employees, management team and other stakeholders
• Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the research and information gathered
• Identify issues and form hypotheses and solutions
• Write and present detailed reports of findings and recommendations to clients
• Develop and implement tailored solutions, liaising with the client to keep them informed of progress and to make relevant decisions
• Ensure the client receives the necessary assistance to see through the changes
• Collaborate with the client's staff to manage change and ensure that processes and practices are adopted successfully
• Manage and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions, making adjustments where necessary, to make sure targeted outcomes are achieved
• Prepare business proposals, bid submissions and pitches to attract new business
• Develop relationships with existing clients.

Academic Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a First Degree or its equivalent in a Business discipline
• 4+ years of experience in business optimization, problem-solving, or strategic solution roles with progressive responsibility, preferably in Financial Services, or Engineering environment
• Consulting type experience is an added advantage
• Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Relevant industry certifications will be a distinct advantage
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.