Ongoing Recruitment at Ojatee Consulting HND / BA / BSc Job

Role Overview

We are currently seeking to engage the services of an experienced Import Clearing & Forwarding Officer to manage import clearing process, including documentation, customs liaison, and ensuring the timely and compliant movement of cargo to its destination.

Job Description

Ensure timely and error free handling and documentation of both pre- and post-shipment documents.
Oversee customs documentation processes for import clearing and forwarding.
Communicate with shipping lines regarding any consignment issues.
Manage import procedures and documentation, maintaining effective communication with Nigerian Customs and other relevant stakeholders.
Ensure the seamless movement of cargo to its final destination.
Coordinate import clearing activities with customs officials, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements.
Oversee the complete import clearing process, including handling Letters of Credit (LC), FORM M, duty assessments, Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports (PAAR), obtaining rotation numbers etc
Follow up with field clearing agents to ensure timely clearance and manage the application and retrieval of refunds and container deposits.
Organize fast-track processes and examination procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in a Clearing & Forwarding Company in Nigeria, in a client-facing role (not as a field agent).
Proficiency in handling import clearing documentation.
Extensive knowledge of terminal operations, NSC regulations, HS Codes, and dealings with agents and shipping lines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, (i.e. MS Word and Excel)


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