Import and Export Manager Job at Choice Talents NG

Choice Talents NG is Nigeria’s preferred talents management company. Our goal is to help build successful businesses through effective talent, resource and process management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Import and Export Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for an eperienced hire who is currenlyan import manager, export manager or import and export manager specifically in the manufacturing, Engineering, Energy, Oil & Gas, Construction, Real Estate, or Agric industry.

Responsibilities

• Manages the movement of products/equipment/materials/spares in and/or out of the country in accordance with organizational policy and procedure, and to comply with relevant local and international laws and processes.
• Develops and implements import/export strategy and activities consistent with the overall aims and requirements of the organization.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures related to imports and exports.
• Manages the necessary documentation and online forms for the efficient, cost-effective and lawful execution of all import/export activities.
• Manages and fosters good relationships with relevant government agencies to ensure prompt delivery of procured commodities.
• Oversees the purchase of Insurance Certificates, processing of Form M, Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) and other relevant custom clearing documents.
• Ensures shipping / customs clearing documents conform with requirements.
• Ensures the best quality service through the establishment of import-export documentation in full and on time.
• Maintains and shares with colleagues as appropriate, knowledge of all relevant import/export laws and procedures; tariffs and duties; licences and restrictions.
• Communicates with export and import and related authorities, and customers and suppliers, in all relevant territories and countries, as necessary to ensure efficient, positive and lawful relations, support and activities.
• Anticipates, researches and reports on future changes in import/export laws and in relevant local territory practices, and ensures such knowledge is factored into the planning of the department's own strategy, resources and procedures.
• Prepares and submits required reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides oversight and direction to the employees within the department in accordance with policies and procedures.

Requirements

• HND / B.Sc Degree in related field
• 5+ years of experience in experience in import/export operations.
• Extensive Knowledge of Nigeria / Customs Importation Procedures and related documentation (Form M, Paar, Duty Assessment, Duty Waiver)
• Extensive Knowledge of International Payment Methods (LC, Bill of Lading)
• Conversance with Incoterms
• Excellent Negotiation Skills with foreign suppliers
• Logistics management and organization
• Familiarity with CBN rules, regulations, and other applicable agencies' provision; SONCAP, NAFDAC, NDLEA, CUSTOM, etc.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@choicetalents.com.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.