Adexen Recruitment Agency recruits Import/Export Specialist

Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a leading multinational oilfield servicing company to recruit an Import/Export Specialist for its operations in Nigeria.


Job Description

The Import/Export specialist will be responsible to provide import/export process efficiency in his / her assigned country and to ensure the customs status of all goods and assets are in full compliance at all times.
He / She will also be in charge of all customs compliance matters for his / her country logistics coordinator.
He / she will report to the country logistics coordinator Manager and to the Import / Export Manager.
The position is based in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for this office shall include but is not limited to the following:

• Analyse import and export documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments and ensure accuracy of documentation and verify compliance standard
• Responsible to have Import and export systems updated as needed or localy defined in the country including data and document storage where necessary
• Responsible to analyse customs duty exemptions and free trade agreements where nessasary to reduce cost of imports and exports
• Accountable for performance factors related to shipping guidelines in the country
• Manage day to day customs brokers operations and ensure performances are monitored targeting a lead and cost reductions.
• Deal with customs and local authorities for day to day operational issues
• Responsible and accountable to ensure all import and export duty tariff codes are correctly applied to all incoming and outgoing shipments
• Comply with customs requirements and manage customs duty costs to a minimal exposure; regularly conduct regulatory self audits / compliance to the latest customs regulations; keep customs documents in proper filing, maintenance, and retention
• Manage day to day customs and Trade compliance issues and reports as per compliance stated
• Act as a customs knowledge holder for local organization in the country
• Attend local import and export training programs with local authorities focusing to improve knowledge.
• Capture and report red money

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc / HND in logistics or any other related course
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role within the oil & gas sector
• Must have good relationship with customs authority
• Experience of contract management
• Must possess excellent knowledge of local import & export processes and regulations
• Have excellent communication & negotiation skills at all levels and demonstrate a high level of initiative
• Honest and hardworking
• High proficiency in MS Office applications
• Team oriented and outgoing

interested candidate should apply here online

Note that only qualified candidate will be shortlisted and contacted vie sms