Clearing and Forwarding Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, give strategic and
  tactical direction of all shipping, utilities and projects activities in line
  with the business strategy of the company.
  
• Ensure the smooth administration of
  the department & units through effective supervision of subordinates and
  the activities.
  
• Monitor, supervise and liaise with
  customs, law enforcement agencies, banks and shipping agents to ensure company
  goods are cleared without incurring demurrage.
  
• Liaise with clearing agents to ensure
  that company consignments are cleared within stipulated contract period and
  delivered to its assigned destination without additional cost.
  
• Effectively supervise capital projects
  set up or embarked upon by the management and ensure prompt payment of custom
  duties and client bills and other budgeted allocation of projects as contained
  in the corporate governance manual of the company.
  
• Ensure all necessary documents
  required by clearing agents to execute clearing contract are issued without
  delay.
  
• Ensure the perfection of all
  entries/exchange control to avoid customs penalty.
  
• Track and monitor all import purchases
  orders. Vet prospective agents and recommend their suitability or otherwise.
  
• Ensure accurate records keeping in the
  unit and forwarding of all vetted bills for payment.
  
• Prepare periodic reports to executive management
  within approval limits.
  
• ​Perform any other duties assigned
  by your supervisor.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain
  Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  
• Professional certification such as
  CILT, IATA/FIATA, or customs brokerage is an added advantage.
  
• Minimum of 4–5 years of experience in
  customs clearance, freight forwarding, or shipping operations, preferably in a
  manufacturing or FMCG environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of customs
  documentation (Bill of Lading, Form M, PAAR, etc.), demurrage avoidance,
  customs tariffs, HS code classification, and exchange control.
  
• Experience liaising with customs, law
  enforcement agencies, banks, shipping agents, and clearing agents.
  
• Proven ability to track imports
  purchase orders, vet agents, and maintain accurate records.
  
• Ability to supervise capital projects
  and track payment of customs duties, client bills, and project allocations per
  corporate governance.
  
• Strong analytical, documentation, and
  reporting skills.
  
• Ability to work cross -functionally and
  manage multiple consignments simultaneously.