Export Officer at Alfred and Victoria Associates

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought after Human Capital Development Organization in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all profession.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Export Officer

Location: Agbara, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• Manage and co-ordinates import & export processes from order planning, shipment, clearance to delivery while Monitoring industry regulations and compliance related to import and export goods.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for Export logistics while ensuring compliance with all external and international laws as regards shipping, logistics, clearing as well as regulatory/government agencies.
• Prepare Shipping documents accurately and in compliance with specific markets requirements ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of imports and exports process.
• Ensure all relevant regulatory approvals (including NAFDAC & SON registration, Import License, NXP, NACIMA, Form M and ETLS Certificate) are secured before Shipping.
• Liaise with local planning as well as OCs/Export Customers to ensure orders are shipped respecting aligned standards in terms of Lead time, MBR, MOQs, Loadable volumes per SKUs, OTIF etc.
• Establish & sustain relations with banks and other agencies associated with import & export activities.
• Co-ordinates inspection and necessary shipment survey in case of claims and follows up with the insurance company.
• Checks and verifies Freight Forwarder's invoices for imports & exports and process with finance for payment.
• Ensure awareness, understanding and application of QHSE policy on assigned jobs in relation to food safety hazard.
• Track Orders and shipments in-transit and at port pending for custom clearance while ensuring Custom Clearance documents are prepared and submitted timely to avoid delays and demurrage.
• Set up, maintain and broadcast SLA to control KPIs for Import/Export operations and Carry out periodic review and assessment of Logistics Service Providers (Clearing agents/forwarders) in order to drive efficiency and cost saving initiatives.
• Any other related job as may be assigned by the line manager.

Educational Qualification / Certifications

• Candidates should possess an HND / B.Sc (or its equivalent) in relevant field of Engineering, Sciences, Social Sciences from a recognized institution.
• Must have 3-5 years post qualification experience (in an Import/Export Function within a manufacturing environment) or Logistics firm

Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain/Logistics with at least two years in Export operations.
• Excellent knowledge of international trade Incoterms and payment/documentation routing.
• Knowledge of import/export costing and pricing methodology
• Sound Knowledge of imports & exports procedures, customs/ bank/insurance documentations and formalities.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive with Strong time management skills with ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to build strong collaboration with stakeholders and team members
• Result oriented with excellent attention to details.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their tailored CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email