Clearing and Forwarding Officer at Choice Talents NG

Choice Talents NG is Nigeria’s preferred talents management company. 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: Clearing and Forwarding Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Obtain 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, and NXP to export.
• Handle timely order execution & documentation like Pre & Post shipment documents.
• Ensure that all documents called for by authorities are submitted promptly to ensure speedy clearance of goods and orders are correctly recorded in the customs and company's systems
• Manage customs documentation for clearing and forwarding.
• Liaise with accredited clearing agent for the clearing of goods at destination Apapa, Tin can island, and airport as the case may be.
• Liaise with the shipping company on all issues with consignment.
• Administer import procedures and documentation and effective liaison with Nigerian Customs / Logistics.
• Manage demurrages, port charges within specified norms.
• Liaise with Port authorities & customs officials, monitoring compliance to regulatory requirements, and maintaining requisite papers & documents.
• Get duty assessment in one day after Pre- Arrival Assessment Report PAAR and rotation number is allotted.
• Organize fast track clearing.
• Prepare daily progress report and send to Head Office before the close of the business.
• Manage customs documentation for clearing and forwarding.
• Exhibit a strong professional knowledge of Airwaybills and Bill of Ladings.
• Clear consignment within a limited period of time.
• Ensure that all cleared goods are also cleared from the company's system and are properly recorded for future reference.
• Administer export procedures and documentation and effective liaison with Nigerian Customs, sales departments, the plant, and Logistics department, etc;
• Ensure zero detention charges for empty containers
• Prepare and process import and export documents, including invoices, bills of lading, customs declarations, packing lists, and certificates of origin, in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders, such as shipping companies, customs brokers, and government agencies, to ensure timely clearance and delivery of goods.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all import and export activities, including shipment details, documentation, and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor and report on changes in import and export regulations and policies that may affect the company's operations.
• Ensure that all documentation is complete, accurate, and properly filed, and that all deadlines and requirements are met.
• Resolve any discrepancies or issues related to documentation or shipments, working with relevant stakeholders to ensure a satisfactory resolution
• Any other assignment that may be given from time to time by superior officers.

Requirements

• HND / BSc degree in related fields
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Management in General.
• Proficiency in international documentation for imports / exports, LC, Shipping processes, bill of lading.
• Must have knowledge of the customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes.
• The candidate should be very conversant with customs tariff act, clearing and forwarding procedures, and clearance of goods at Airports and Seaports.
• Good communication skills - oral and written.
• Relationship Management.
• Must have appropriate knowledge of inspection agents, Banks, shipping companies, and Terminals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Word)
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2025.