Clearing & Forwarding Officer at Stresert Services Limited

Stresert Services Limited - Our client is into importation of different consumer products. As a result of expansion, there exists the vacancy for a Clearing & Forwarding Officer who would carry out the deliverables below;


Stresert Services Limited is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Clearing & Forwarding Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Responsibilities:

• The candidate should be very conversant with tariff act, clearing and forwarding procedures, custom declaration and clearance of goods at Sea ports/Airports.
• Manage customs documentation for clearing and forwarding.
• Renewal of relevant licenses (should be conversant to the procedures)
•  Must be very conversant with custom laws, tariff schedules and classifications, Government rules, prohibited list of items for importation, import and export regulations and procedures, shipping procedures and documentations.
• To get duty assessment in one day after Pre- Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) and rotation number is allotted.
• To arrange cargo scanning within a day after terminal charges paid.
• To clear consignment within 10 days from the date of receipt of Pre- Arrival Assessment
• Report (PAAR).
• To secure business of various exporters and importers and has the ability to forward and clear their consignments.
• To negotiate best freight rates with the shipping line to cover the interest of clients.
• To apply and get refunds (shipping & container deposits etc.)
• To be able to organize fast track clearing for the group.
• To prepare daily progress report and send to Head Office before close of the business.
• Any other assignment that may be given from time to time by superior officers.

Qualification:
B.Sc or HND in Shipping Management / Business Administration.

Skills & Experience Desirable:

• Must be computer literate
• Must have 4 - 5 year experience in similar field
• Age should be within 25 – 40 years
• Must have excellent customer service skills, good organizational and communication skills.
• Must be conversant with all activities in shipping management but of priority is the clearing and forwarding which the expected candidate must have performed in a similar industry.

Remuneration
Salary: N70, 000 – N85, 000 / Month

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2014

Method of Application
Qualified candidates should please forward CVs to: recruitment@stresertservices.com using CLEARING 101 as subject of mail. Only experienced and qualified candidates will be shortlisted and invited for an interview. Closing date is 30th, June, 2014.