Pre-Shipment Officer - Export, Apapa

• Provide support to Logistics Officer in managing key operations decision, , adherence to shipping activities, safety guidelines and quality requirements etc.
• Support in scheduling of DCP's cement export shipments in compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Obtain relevant information on planned shipments and update shipping schedule.
• Ensure compliance of the Freight Forwarding processes with DCP rules and regulation.
• Ensure that all safety requirements such as certifications, identifications, etc. are fully complied as per DCP requirements and regulations.
• Ensure the good administration and filing of all the Freight Forwarding documents in line with the DCP procedures.
• Coordinate shipment logistics from Nigerian origin to across other Africa nations to deliver under the guidance of the Nigerian Law / regulations and in compliance to the DCP rule.
• Liaise with Export Terminal Logistics, Border, and DCP plant personnel to ensure efficient operations.
• Liaise with the banks and government appointed shipment inspection agents on every shipment for appropriate duty payment of shipping charges classification in conformance to the statutory requirement.
• Liaise effectively with government agencies (e. g NAFDAC, Customs, NPA) to secure relevant permits and approvals.
• Ensure appropriate and correct shipping documents are obtained from logistic, freight forwarders, government appointed pre-shipment inspection agents, etc.
• Ensure that all export activities and shipping documentation are transacted and updated.
• Ensure key performance indicators are reported and followed up. Prepare periodic shipping activity reports in line with DCP rules.
• Check Customs tariff positions and interpret government fiscal policies & amendments.
• Ensure adequate record keeping of customs documents, notices, government regulatory documents and documentations of other third parties.
• Ensure timely payment of NESS fees and
• Ensure NESS receipts are forwarded to Inspection agents for the generation of CCIs.
• Follow up with authorities (Customs/ONSA) in case of delays of approvals.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5 to 9 years of experience in export operations, preferably in the cement industry.

• Knowledgeable on INCOTERMS, laws, and regulations applicable to Freight Forwarding and importation
• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Sound knowledge of DCP's product and service offerings.
• Working knowledge of inventory management terminologies, methodologies, and approach
• Basic knowledge of system-based inventory management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and quality
• Willingness to learn, improve and adapt to changing requirements.
• Working knowledge of relevant supporting tools and technologies such as MS Excel, Project Management applications, etc.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies in the Supply Chain and Operational functions will be an added advantage
• Knowledge across all the disciplines of Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus

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