Freight Forwarding Executive (Female) at Choice Talents NG

Choice Talents NG is Nigeria’s preferred recruiter, trainer, business consultant, business and employee performance manager, for all category of businesses (small, medium, large, multi-nationals and corporations). Our goal is to help build successful businesses through effective talent, resource and process management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Freight Forwarding Executive (Female)

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Obtain an accurate Check List and check all documents to avoid errors, identify missing documents, and/or identify potential issues. Opening of form M / LC Application to import.
• Handling timely order execution & documentation like Pre & Post shipment documents.
• Manage customs documentation for clearing and forwarding.
• Ensure timely clearing of goods at the ports to their final destination.
• Liaising with the shipping company on all issues with consignment.
• Administering import procedures and documentation and effective liaison with Nigerian Customs / Logistics.
• Interface with all the government-approved regulatory agencies in connection with the required documents and certifications.
• Managing demurrages, port charges within specified norms.
• Managing the seamless movement of the consignments to the final destination.
• Liaising with Port authorities & customs officials, monitoring compliance to regulatory requirements, and maintaining requisite papers & documents.
• Coordinating with Port Authorities for various requirements connected to the vessels handling at the ports.

Requirements

• HND / B.Sc Degree in any discipline.
• 7 - 10 years experience in a Freight Forwarding Company in Nigeria.
• Proficiency in international documentation, LC, Shipping processes, bill of lading.
• Previous experience working with customs brokers, forwarders, and international partners
• Must have Operational knowledge of the ports and government agencies.
• Must have knowledge of proper clearing and haulage documentation for imports.
• Must have appropriate knowledge of inspection agents, Banks, shipping companies, and Terminals.
• Must have the ability to handle customs and shipping companies for imports, temporary importation, and Exports.
• Must have knowledge of the customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes.

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2023.