A Leading Clearing & Freight Forwarding Company is looking for a dynamic staff in their Lagos Office for the role of an Operations Manager.
Job Position: Operations Manager
Ref: OPM 01
Location: Lagos
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, control and supervise the activities of the operations staff.
- Monitoring of payments for debit notes (shipping and terminal).
- Ensuring that a competent clearing staff handles the clients job at all times.
- Dealing with customs queries where the clearing staff cannot resolve.
- Keeping track of all jobs in clearing, from the day the file enters clearing up to delivery point.
- Represent the company at meetings.
- Reporting daily activities
- Using personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in the clearing process.
- Agreeing on costs and disbursements to carry out clearing.
Skills Requirement
- Strong initiative and leadership skills.
- Good Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical and problem solving Business and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Results and performance oriented.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Educational Qualifications
- Must possess a minimum of a second class lower in Business administration or any related discipline from a reputable university
- Minimum of 2 years experience in logistics (especially in clearing and forwarding)
- Applicant should not be more than 35 years and not less than 28 years
- Applicant must have concluded NYSC
- Must have proven repertoire in setting and meeting strict KPIs.
- Must have Operational knowledge of the ports and government agencies.
- Must have knowledge of proper clearing and haulage documentation for both import and export.
- Must have appropriate Knowledge of Inspection agents, Banks, Shipping Companies and Terminals.
- Must be ready to work to deadlines and supervise a team of 10 staff
- Must be driven and ready to work round the clock to meet deadlines.
- Must have the ability to handle customs and shipping companies for Imports, temporary importation, and Exports.
- Must be able to handle pressure.
- Must have certifications within the maritime industry.
- Must have knowledge of the Customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes.
Application Closing Date
5th July, 2013
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and CV's to:
info@dragnet-solutions.com
Or
Click here to apply online