Export Officer

Job Purpose: Manage and co-ordinates import & export processes from order planning, shipment, clearance to delivery while Monitoring industry regulations and compliance related to import and export goods.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Export logistics while ensuring compliance with all external and international laws as regards shipping, logistics, clearing as well as regulatory/government agencies.

• Prepare Shipping documents accurately and in compliance with specific markets requirements ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of imports and exports process.

• Ensure all relevant regulatory approvals (including NAFDAC & SON registration, Import License, NXP, NACIMA, Form M and ETLS Certificate) are secured before Shipping.

• Liaise with local planning as well as OCs/Export Customers to ensure orders are shipped respecting aligned standards in terms of Lead time, MBR, MOQs, Loadable volumes per SKUs, OTIF etc.

• Track Orders and shipments in-transit and at port pending for custom clearance while ensuring Custom Clearance documents are prepared and submitted timely to avoid delays and demurrage.

• Set up, maintain and broadcast SLA to control KPIs for Import/Export operations and Carry out periodic review and assessment of Logistics Service Providers (Clearing agents/forwarders) in order to drive efficiency and cost saving initiatives.

• Establish & sustain relations with banks and other agencies associated with import & export activities.

• Co-ordinates inspection and necessary shipment survey in case of claims and follows up with the insurance company.

• Checks and verifies Freight Forwarder’s invoices for imports & exports and process with finance for payment.

• Ensure awareness, understanding and application of QHSE policy on assigned jobs in relation to food safety hazard.

• Any other related job as may be assigned by the line manager.

Education/Certifications: Minimum of HND/B.Sc (or its equivalent) in relevant field of Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences from a recognized institution.
At least 3-5 years post qualification experience (in an Import/Export Function within a manufacturing environment) or Logistics firm

Knowledge & Experience:
 Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain/Logistics with at least two years in Export operations.
 Sound Knowledge of imports & exports procedures, customs/ bank/insurance documentations and formalities.
 Excellent knowledge of international trade Incoterms and payment/documentation routing.
 Knowledge of import/export costing and pricing methodology
Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Result oriented with excellent attention to details.

• Proactive with Strong time management skills with ability to multitask effectively.

• Ability to build strong collaboration with stakeholders and team members