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.

Educational Qualification / Certifications

• Candidates should possess an HND / B.Sc (or its equivalent) in relevant field of Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences from a recognized institution.
• Must have 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