Freight Manager at Redwood Consulting Limited

Redwood Consulting seeks applications for the aforementioned positions on behalf of a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) global corporation that has recently entered the West African market.

Our Client leads the world in essentials for better life with well-known global family and personal care brands that are sold in more than 150 countries with nearly 56,000 employees worldwide. High calibre talents are required at middle management level to be nurtured for future Senior level positions and fast track career progression, as the company establishes a strong foot print in Sub-Saharan Africa. The work environment is designed to foster personal and professional growth, reflecting a sense of community that nurtures Innovation.

Redwood Consulting seeks to recruit the following key Middle management positions in the Nigeria and the West Africa regional offices:

Job Title: Freight Manager

Job Ref: FO

Job Description

• Coordination with Distributors and Licensees to support sales objectives
• Effective liaison with internal and external customers
• Timeous shipping of orders
• Minimize shipping costs
• Maximize stock availability

Job Responsibilities

• To provide timeous, efficient and accurate shipping coordination and administration support to the regional unit.
• Coordinate all shipping -This to include;
• Coordinating inspection &import/Export documentation
• Update system when codes are Rolled Over and keep abreast of new products
• Expected Time of Departure and Arrival (ETD and ETA)
• Manage the order flow and coordinate the issuing of Proforma invoices (in conjunction with the Export Customer Care Consultant)
• Assist in analyzing periodic ad-hoc statistical data and project reports including the compilation of annual forecasts and budgets

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of the export environment
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of SAP an advantage
• Knowledge of French an advantage

Application Closing Date
19th October, 2012

Method of Application
Interested and  qualified candidates should forward their resume to: [email protected] or

Redwood Consulting Ltd.,
Suite 23, Block A, 2” Floor,
Alausa Shopping Mall,
Awolowo Way,
Alausa-lkeja lagos.

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