Lead, Customs Clearance at Airtel Nigeria

Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited) is a leading telecommunications services provider in Nigeria headquartered in Lagos, the commercial nerve-centre of Nigeria. The telco ranks amongst the top four mobile service providers in terms of subscribers with a customer base of more than 39.8 million. The company's product offerings include 2G, 3G and 4G wireless services, mobile commerce and enterprise services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead, Customs Clearance

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Identification: 663

Responsibilities
Logistics management and support for asset management:

• Manage import activities and processes for network equipment, ensuring compliance with Nigerian customs and regulatory standards
• Apply HS codes accurately to ensure correct duties are paid on all    shipments
• Oversee customs documentation to enable warehouse receipt of equipment and facilitate finance payments
• Support the Network team in planning the importation of equipment.
• Review import documentation and payments to ensure readiness for customs post‑clearance audits.
• Use of the Customs e-Advance Ruling system to address all contentious HS codes for materials

End-to-end logistics operations management:

• Ensure timely delivery of all Opex and Capex items into the country.
• Facilitate the repair and return of faulty network equipment to sustain operations.
• Coordinate customs clearance for imported consignments.
• Resolve documentation gaps in imports and purchases to prevent excess duties or clearance delays.
• Maintain accurate asset tracking of imported equipment.
• Manage relationships with third‑party customs agents.
• Drive cost efficiency across inbound and outbound logistics in line with budget targets.
• Circulate required reports promptly through direct reports.
• Oversee agent payments within 14 days of job completion.

Relationship management with all regulatory agencies & OEMs:

• Manage queries and escalations from regulatory agencies on imports.
• Resolve delivery issues from OEMs and user departments.
• Ensure timely payments to foreign suppliers in line with PO delivery terms.
• Enhance clearing productivity by effectively managing monthly SLA meetings with agents.
• Lead the annual HS code harmonization exercise with clearing agents

Cross-functional engagement and support:

• Act as the Single Point of contact for customs clearing activities for SCM across stakeholder departments
• Develop a win-win working relationship between the Network Team and OEMs for material imports   
• Develop a collaborative working relationship with all 3PL vendors
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, ensuring an inclusive approach to teamwork

Qualifications 

• First degree in Engineering, Numerical Sciences or Business studies
• Minimum of 10 years of experience
• Ability to manage business relationships
• Good understanding of Customs HS codes for telecom equipment’s
• Good understanding of Clearance & Import/export requirements 
• Ability to coordinate and multitask.
• Good management skills and the ability to deliver results through other people
• Analytical and presentation Skills
• Good negotiation Skills

Application Closing Date
12th December, 2025: 12:58 AM.