Monday, June 4, 2018

Clearing and Forwarding Operations Manager AT Funsho Logistics Lagos, NG

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Job Profile
A firm in the logistics sector seeks qualified candidates to fill this role
Reports To: HOO (Head of Operations)

Clearing and Forwarding Operation manager play a vital role in the movement of goods from one place to another. They act as essential go-betweens in the import/export process and provide assistance to individuals, commercial organisations, importers and exporters who need help facilitating their international trading operations.

Responsibilities
  • Monitor or record locations of goods in transit.
  • Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers.
  • Obtain or arrange cargo insurance.
  • Pay or arrange for payment of freight or insurance fees or other charges.
  • Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation.
  • Recommend or arrange appropriate merchandise packing methods, according to climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods, or costs.
  • Verify proper packaging and labeling of exported goods.
  • Verify adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements.
  • Clear goods through customs, arranging for applicable duties and taxes.
  • Complete customs paperwork.
  • Make arrangements with customs brokers to facilitate the passage of goods through customs.
  • Analyze shipping routes to determine how to minimize environmental impact.
  • Consider environmental sustainability factors when determining merchandise packing methods.
  • Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved
  • Determine efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another.
  • Transportation of goods to docks and arrangement of warehousing at port.
  • Warehousing facilities before the goods are transported to docks.
  • Arrangement for loading of goods on board.
  • Equipped with information on shipping lines and freight to different destinations, and various charges payable by exporters.
  • Preparation and processing of shipping documents, Bills of Lading, Dock Receipt,
  • Forwarding of banking collection papers.
  • Ensuring that purchased goods are delivered to the respective buyers.
  • Handles documentation related to the shipments, including insurance forms and dispatch forms.
  • Ensures that the shipment is compliant with the hazardous shipping compliance information.
  • Keeps track of routing information. It is a clearing agent's duty to verify that the carrier he uses is properly licensed.
  • Develops logistics which he uses to track changes and ensure delivery of goods.
  • Give their clearing agents powers of attorney.
  • Orders containers which will be used for packaging cargo to be delivered to the right locations and research freight rates.
Experience And Qualifications
  • A BSc /BA/MSc in Social Science and Transport
  • Minimum of (6) six years’ experience in clearing and forwarding,
  • Certificate in International Trade and Logistics Operations
  • Professional Diploma in Logistics and Transport
  • Should have good background and knowledge of all aspects of fleet operation, and clearing and forwarding operation as well as shipment.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work with numerous schedules and customers in order to meet client demands.
  • Highly adaptable to change and the ability to function in a fast paced environment.
  • Must be motivated and ready to accept day to day challenges and work in a versatile environment.
Key Competencies

  • Reporting Skills, Communication skills, planning and organisational skills, Critical thinking and Problem solving skills, Time management skills, Logistics skills.
  • Should have good coordination skills,
  • Basic knowledge of law and accounting practices.
  • Good organizational skills and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Good management skills and interpersonal skills are recommended.
  • Good customer service skills and pay attention to detail.

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