HRLeverage – Our client, a Manufacturing Company is currently looking to fill the position below:

Job Title: Import Officer

Location: Ogun
Industry: Manufacturing

Job Description

• We are recruiting for candidates to manage data for international shipments and provide support for many steps of the transportation process.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating shipping with customs agents for clearance on overseas deliveries.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparation of PO as per Import Requirement.
• Checking of PFI to be in line with Form M and PO.
• Application of Import Permit, Son Activation, Form M Application and LC Application and LC Amendment.
• Co-ordination of all Form M activities, Online registration and monitoring.
• Liaise with supplier on shipment schedules
• Follow up with supplier on copy documents
• Checking of copy docs/ post shipment docs that are in line with Form M and LC.
• Applying for PAAR and liaise with banks for approvals and follow up on original shipping docs
• Liaise with shipping Line for Import and Demurrage Invoices.
• Liaise with Agents on Clearance of containers, return of containers and exchange control docs.
• Preparation of Exchange Control docs for Banks & Demurrage calculation & settlement of Clearing Agent Invoice.
• Checking of all import related expenses, son, shipping terminal and etc.
• Good Knowledge and understanding of Tariff codes.
• Co-ordination and liaising with NAFDAC for all shipping procedures.
• Monitoring of Shipment from source to final Destination
• Good Knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Reference in Shipping Line and Terminals, SON and NAFDAC will be added advantage.
• Preparation of Proforma Invoice
• Apply NXP online and liaise with Banks for approvals
• Preparation of Pre Shipment and post-shipment docs
• Liaise with shipping lines for freights and Shipping booking, Vessel Schedules
• Follow up with Agent for Gate in of containers
• Filling of Shipping Instructions before SI cutoffs in coordination with supplier
• Checking of Terminal Charges, shipping charges and Freight invoices.
• Preparation and Submitting of docs as per NEPC.

Requirements

• Minimum of a first degree in any related field
• Minimum of 10 years relevant working experience as an import officer in a manufacturing company.
• Good managerial skills.
• Knowledge of import duties
• Must be computer literate
• Must possess high negotiation skills
• Must be highly resourceful and result oriented.

Application Closing Date
30th March, 2021.