Global Trade Analyst (Entry-Level) at Elyon Global Shipping Limited

Elyon Global Shipping Limited is a leading logistics and shipping company dedicated to providing tailored freight services that emphasize quick transit times, cost-cutting opportunities and continuous communication. With expertise in air and sea consolidation and forwarding, we offer individually customized solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional service, ensuring seamless transactions and fostering long-term relationships with our partners and customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Global Trade Analyst (Entry-Level)

Location: Lagos
Type: Hybrid

Description

• Elyon Global Shipping Limited is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Global Trade Analyst to support international trade operations, customs compliance, ERP implementation activities, and cross-border logistics operations.
• This role is ideal for technically inclined candidates interested in building a career in international trade compliance, customs operations, freight forwarding, regulatory affairs, and trade technology systems
• Successful candidates must be adaptable, research-driven, and capable of learning complex regulatory, operational, and systems-based processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support international import/export compliance and customs brokerage operations.
• Review and process trade documentation including:
  • Commercial Invoices
  • Packing Lists
  • Bills of Lading
  • Air Waybills
  • Customs documentation
  • SON, NAFDAC, FDA, NHTSA, USDA, MHRA, EMA and related regulatory documentation
• Conduct research on:
  • HTS/HS tariff classification
  • World customs regulations
  • Import admissibility requirements
  • Trade restrictions and PGA compliance requirements
• Support compliance activities relating to Nigerian and international customs procedures and trade regulations.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, shipping lines, carriers, terminals, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with shipment monitoring, trade data validation, compliance screening, and documentation control.
• Support ERP and trade management system implementation projects, including data validation, process documentation, testing, and operational support.
• Assist in workflow automation, operational reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and operational reports.
• Identify documentation discrepancies, operational gaps, and potential compliance risks.

Requirements

• Minimum qualification: HND (Upper Credit) or Bachelor’s Degree (Second Class Upper – 2:1)
• Disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Relations, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Psychology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Maritime Studies, Or related fields.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Exceptional final year students with strong academic performance may also be considered.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn technical regulatory, operational, and ERP system processes quickly.

Preferred Knowledge
Experience or familiarity with any of the following is an advantage:

• Customs clearance procedures
• Freight forwarding operations
• Import/export documentation
• HTS/HS tariff classification
• International shipping operations
• ERP, logistics, or trade compliance systems
• Data management and process automation.

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@elyonship.com and Copy: info@elyonship.com using "Global Trade Analyst Application" as the subject of the email.