Clearing and Forwarding Officer at Choice Talents NG Full Time NEW

Job Title: Clearing and Forwarding Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Obtain accurate Check List and check all documents to avoid errors, identify missing documents, and/or identify potential issues. Opening of form M / LC Application to import, and NXP to export.
• Handle timely order execution & documentation like Pre & Post shipment documents.
• Ensure that all documents called for by authorities are submitted promptly to ensure speedy clearance of goods and orders are correctly recorded in the customs and company’s systems
• Manage customs documentation for clearing and forwarding.
• Liaise with accredited clearing agent for the clearing of goods at destination Apapa, Tin can island, and airport as the case may be.
• Liaise with the shipping company on all issues with consignment.
• Administer import procedures and documentation and effective liaison with Nigerian Customs / Logistics.
• Manage demurrages, port charges within specified norms.
• Liaise with Port authorities & customs officials, monitoring compliance to regulatory requirements, and maintaining requisite papers & documents.
• Get duty assessment in one day after Pre- Arrival Assessment Report PAAR and rotation number is allotted.
• Organize fast track clearing.
• Prepare daily progress report and send to Head Office before the close of the business.
• Manage customs documentation for clearing and forwarding.
• Exhibit a strong professional knowledge of Airwaybills and Bill of Ladings.
• Clear consignment within a limited period of time.
• Ensure that all cleared goods are also cleared from the company’s system and are properly recorded for future reference.
• Administer export procedures and documentation and effective liaison with Nigerian Customs, sales departments, the plant, and Logistics department, etc;
• Ensure zero detention charges for empty containers
• Prepare and process import and export documents, including invoices, bills of lading, customs declarations, packing lists, and certificates of origin, in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders, such as shipping companies, customs brokers, and government agencies, to ensure timely clearance and delivery of goods.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all import and export activities, including shipment details, documentation, and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor and report on changes in import and export regulations and policies that may affect the company’s operations.
• Ensure that all documentation is complete, accurate, and properly filed, and that all deadlines and requirements are met.
• Resolve any discrepancies or issues related to documentation or shipments, working with relevant stakeholders to ensure a satisfactory resolution
• Any other assignment that may be given from time to time by superior officers.

Requirements

• HND / BSc degree in related fields
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Management in General.
• Proficiency in international documentation for imports / exports, LC, Shipping processes, bill of lading.
• Must have knowledge of the customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes.
• The candidate should be very conversant with customs tariff act, clearing and forwarding procedures, and clearance of goods at Airports and Seaports.
• Good communication skills – oral and written.
• Relationship Management.
• Must have appropriate knowledge of inspection agents, Banks, shipping companies, and Terminals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Word)
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.