Shipping Manager at Olakleen Holdings Limited

O'la-kleen Nigeria Limited is Nigeria's foremost cleaning service company with a brand name used as a reference point both locally and internationally. The company has continued to exceed the expectations of clients thereby defining service excellence in the cleaning industry. O'la-kleen Nigeria Limited renders services for the corporate organisation as well as individuals with our clients list ranging from the American Embassy, Central Bank of Nigeria and Nigerian Breweries to mention but a few.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Shipping Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Shipping Manager has a wide range of duties that deal with each step of the shipping process. She/he track shipments and communicate with the GMD about the package's progress.
• She/he coordinate shipping with customs agents for clearance on overseas deliveries, deal with quotes from prospective shippers and handle claims with insurance companies if any shipment problems happen to occur.
• The Shipping Manager will also provide efficient import and export delivery logistics through data management.
• She/he fill out import-export documentation, compile carrier and route assignments, compute international fees for each shipment, and keep track of shipment payments and quotas.

Job Description

• Provide import and export estimates and information regarding activities in and out of Nigeria (via air, ocean and truck).
• Provide customer service to internal departments and overseas affiliates/clients.
• Maintain import and export data and verify information accuracy.
• Classify all entries, resolve import and export problems and monitor all activities for the production and consumption of the company.
• Coordinate all deliveries and security arrangements from the airport to facility.
• Handle all post-entry amendments and internal audits of all imports and exports carried out.
• Manage the company’s import and export processes in a cost-effective way – including all related tasks
• Assist with financial duties regarding import and export processes in an effective and responsible way as well as the daily running processes of the unit
• Manage import and export responsibilities according to set deadlines
• Ensure the unit’s compliance with set policies and procedures
• Maintain a high degree of professional and ethical relationships with internal clients and suppliers as well as external entities
• Accurate and timely reporting of relevant management information to the GMD
• Manage, control, check or assist with issuing of all import/export documents
• Effective negotiation of duties and terms for imports and exports
• Provide professional, efficient and timely advice and/or communications to the organization with regard to tariffs, incoterms, restrictions and permits
• Obtain freight quotations and/or permits where necessary
• Ensure that all transactions will be done in a cost-effective way
• Any other function as may be assigned by the CFO and GMD.

Qualifications

• First Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Procurement & Supply Chain or any Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant post-graduation experience.
• Professional qualification will be an added advantage

Skills:
Technical:

• Proven experience as a Shipping Manager
• Good knowledge and relationship with Port Authorities
• Proficient in MS Office
• An analytical mind with problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Being adaptable and self-driven
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Time Management.
• Thoroughness.

Non-Technical:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making.

Salary
N250,000 - N300,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: olakleenapplications@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.