Logistics (Import) Manager at Choice Talents NG Full Time

Job Title: Logistics (Import) Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels to ensure the availability of materials to meet planned and unplanned
• production targets.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/yearly materials requirement plan for both factories as per sales
• budget and production machine capacities.
• Coordinate international procurement activities with proper documentation in line with
• applicable laws and guidelines.
• Liaise with developed suppliers throughout the registration process and maintain records of
• supplier registration package.
• Forward material volume allocation and communicate delivery timeline to suppliers.
• Obtain approval for PFIs and follow through to prepare Form M & other documentation,
• applications, and reporting.
• Apply for and speed up Letters of Credits (LCs) and transmit to suppliers to coordinate
• shipping arrangement as well as obtaining shipping documents and follow through with clearing
• agents for prompt delivery.
• Prepare weekly Import pending reports to show clear visibility of shipments and proposed action plans.
• Manage the opening of Form M to clearing of goods.
• Verify original bill of lading prior release, scrutinize customs documents, attend to clients internally on cargo release matter and final cargo release
• Coordinate and resolve matter whenever issue arises to enable smooth release of cargo
• Represent the organization at stakeholders meetings with the Nigerian customs services – on importation procedures and regulations, unclaimed containers in the port, etc.

Requirements

• HND / B.Sc in Shipping, Maritime, Business or a related field
• 5 – 7 years proven experience within the Shipping industry
• Be familiar with CBN rules, regulations, and other applicable agencies’ provision; SONCAP, NAFDAC, NDLEA, CUSTOM, etc.
• Previous work experience with Foreign Employers is an added advantage
• Good knowledge of Form M and import processes
• Strong managerial skill and good teamwork
• Proactive with great attention to details
• Good computer knowledge (tech savvy) and demonstrable knowledge of MS-Office Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2024.

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