Assistant Manager, Clearing & Forwarding at Associated Ports and Marine Development Company (APMDC)

Associated Ports and Marine Development Company (APMDC) is an ISO accredited, fully licensed, well-structured shipping agency. Operating since 2005, we are able to offer the SGS ISO Certificate APMDC complete range of shipping and logistics services required by vessel owners and charterers for their ships operating in Nigerian waters.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Clearing & Forwarding

Location: Lagos

Description

• We are seeking an experienced, driven, and detail-oriented Assistant Manager, Clearing & Forwarding to join our operations team in Lagos.
• This is a mid-level leadership role at the heart of our business — ideal for a seasoned clearing and forwarding professional ready to take the next step in their career within a structured, reputable, and fast-growing organization.
• If you understand Nigeria's customs landscape inside out, thrive in a high-paced logistics environment, and know how to lead a team while keeping clients satisfied, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• As Assistant Manager, you will be a key operational leader within APMDC's Clearing & Forwarding division. 
• Leading day-to-day operations across customs documentation, tariff classification, and duty payment processing — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and speed at every step.
• Serving as APMDC's primary liaison with the Nigeria Customs Service, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and relevant government agencies to facilitate seamless, timely cargo release.
• Mentoring and managing junior operational staff within the Clearing & Forwarding unit, building team capacity and maintaining high performance standards.
• Overseeing shipment schedules and bonded warehouse transfers, providing clients with full end-to-end cargo visibility and proactive communication at every milestone.
• Ensuring full regulatory compliance with all applicable trade regulations, current import/export legislation, with zero tolerance for deviation.
• Preparing and presenting operational reports to senior management, contributing data-driven insights to strategic decision-making.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional leadership and people management skills — you lead by example and bring your team along.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities — you can hold a room with NCS officials and C-suite clients alike.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines without dropping the ball.
• Proficiency in freight and logistics management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and a brief cover letter to: recruitment@apmdcng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.