Job Title: Shipping Officer (Senior)
Reference: WTGA03121
Recruiter: WTS Energy Holding B.V. / WTS Energy
Job description:
• Adheres to the H3SE rules – Be in constant alignment with H3SE Company rules, Procedures, Instructions and applicable legislation – Take the necessary measures to avert immediate threat of danger. Exercising caution as necessary to avoid danger to persons and installations or avoid pollution.
• Manages the Compliance: – Ensure compliance of the Freight Forwarding processes with all internal Company rules (including OPS/CA guide to conduct) and all applicable laws and regulation (JV rules, Country laws...) – Ensure that all safety requirements such as certifications, identifications, etc. are fully complied as per company requirements and local government regulations – Organize, structure and coordinate company referential compliance in Freight Forwarding activities and report gaps – Ensure the good administration and filing of all the Freight Forwarding documents in line with the applicable procedures.
• Participates to the planning, coordination and organization of the Freight forwarding entity – Consolidate the planning related to shipments and customs clearance of goods – Coordinate international logistics, specifically for project shipments from material origin across the world to delivery at reception facility in Nigeria under the guidance of the Nigerian Law / regulations and in compliance to the company rule. – Help supervise and mentor Freight Forwarding officers and Graduate Freight forwarding officers on a day to day basis – Monitor the freight forwarders to ensure compliance to the statutory requirements for material importations are adhered to – Assists Transit Manager in the Contract Committees during the CFT
• Liaises with Métier partners and third parties for the Freight Forwarding entity – Liaise with base logistics, reception and warehousing personnel to ensure efficient operations and cargo deliveries – Liaise with the banks and government appointed shipment inspection agents on every shipment for appropriate duty payment classification in conformance to the statutory requirement – Liaise effectively with government agencies e.g NAFDAC, Customs, NPA in the bid to secure relevant permits and approvals for importation activities.
• Ensure appropriate and correct shipping documents are obtained from the suppliers, freight forwarders, airlines, banks and government appointed pre-shipment inspection agents. Optimize the activities of third party service provides and evaluate their performance
• Ensure that all import activities and shipping documentation are transacted and updated.
• Participates in the Freight Forwarding operations by performing the following activities: – Check Customs tariff positions and stud/interpret yearly government fiscal policies & amendments – Ensure KPI reporting and follow up – Supervise foreign purchases invoice certification reception, Freight Forwarding banking activities, import duties and shipping payments – To follow and know the market, participate to the follow-up and evaluation of clearing and freight forwarders.
• Proffer advisory role on customs clearing and shipping procedure guidance to service contractors with DDU/ DDP materials. – Prepare weekly, monthly and annual shipping activity reports in line with company rules – Participates in shipping contracts, procedures and policy formulation – Prepare service Level agreements for Freight Forwarders and Clearing Agents – Negotiate and handle settlements for material damages arising from operations in relations with Insurance – Ensure adequate record keeping of customs documents, notices, government regulatory documents and documentations of other third parties Interim:
• Act as Transit Manager during his/her absence
Requirements:
• A graduate of any Social Science discipline with at least 7 years experience in international trade / shipping in similar activities.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies in the Supply Chain and in Operational functions will be an added advantage.
• Good Knowledge of upstream metiers
• Good knowledge in Legal environment, Insurance, Tax
• Good Negotiation and Team management skills
Terms & Conditions: This position is opened to Nigerians only.
Company Profile: A multinational E&P Company
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Region: Africa
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