Senior Shipping Officer Job in Nigeria at Onstream Group

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Job Title: Senior Shipping Officer

Reference: #ASRC25449

Recruiter: ONSTREAM Group

Job Description:

•   The Service holder 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

•   The Service holder 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

•   The Service holder 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

•   The Service holder 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

•   The Service holder participates to 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

ACCOUNTABILITY:  – Ensure that operational activities are conducted in compliance with Company policies, while optimizing costs and lead times, meet the shipping program,  – Ensure that import and export activities are conducted in compliance with Nigerian Laws, Company Policies, Procedures & HSC  – Follow up accurately and ensure on time material shipping and delivery to reception to forestall delays in project material availability  – To ensure that third party contractors / services providers (3PL's) add value to operations.

QUALIFICATION AND BACKGROUND AND REQUIRED SKILLS:   – 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

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Contact person: Roli Charles

Apply online or send email to r.charles@onstreamgroup.com

Deadline: 21-10-2013

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