Description
Job
ï€ Understanding of Materials Management/Logistics in Supply Chain.
ï€ Understanding of requirements for importing into / exporting out of Nigeria
ï€ Understanding of requirement of Custom processes in Nigeria
– Excellent knowledge of the operations of the Free Trade Zones in Nigeria
– Excellent knowledge of customs duty rebates applicable to certain materials / projects.
ï€ Reporting
2. Responsibilities (Duties Performed)
ï€ Take part in project materials kick-off meetings to understand project materials procurement strategy and provide guidance on importation and logistics plan.
ï€ Ensure that all P.O issued by Procurement for importation have correct INCOTERMS stated on them.
ï€ Provide guidance to overseas manufacturers, Suppliers, Freight Forwarders, etc. on documentation requirements for importation into Nigeria
ï€ Register and manage Forms ‘M’ with Commercial Banks for Company importations
ï€ Processing of Risk Assessment Reports with government appointed Scanning Companies
ï€ Determine Harmonized Systems (H.S) Codes for materials
ï€ Calculate customs duties for imported materials
ï€ Coordinating activities involved in port operations in order to release imported materials.
ï€ Coordinating activities of Customs Agents in clearing Company imports at the ports.
ï€ Provide guidance to Company vendors on all importation & Customs Duty matters
ï€ Resolve cases of Demand Notices issued by Nigeria Customs Authorities on Company materials.
ï€ Liaise with in-house Accounting Department to make funds available and transfer same to affected Commercial Banks for customs duty payment for imported materials.
ï€ Liaise with Commercial Banks to pay customs duties into Federal Government customs duty account.
ï€ Liaise with Procurement Department to effect change orders on POs where required
ï€ Ensure that vendor imports materials in line with the Incoterms stated on the P.O.
ï€ Ensure that vendor imports materials with relevant and complete/correct shipping documentation.
ï€ Ensure timely processing / payment of customs duties for imported materials
ï€ Liaise with Nigeria Customs and any other Government Agency to resolve all queries that may result from importation of Company materials.
ï€ Work with NPOL Receiving Group to verify customs documentation prior to delivery of materials by vendors
ï€ Prepare and publish Customs Duty Status Report to projects on weekly basis.
ï€ Update customs duty process on POs in the Materials Management Tracking System (M+)
ï€ Closeout customs expediting file and issue final reports to projects
3. Work Contacts
Internal:
ï€ Materials Management Lead / Materials Management Supervisor
ï€ Project Teams
ï€ NPOL Expediting Group
ï€ NPOL Receiving Group
ï€ MPN Procurement
ï€ NPO Business Services
External:
ï€ Vendor/Contractors
ï€ Buying Houses
ï€ Freight Forwarders
ï€ Customs Agents
ï€ Shipping Line Agents
ï€ Commercial Banks
ï€ Scanning Companies
ï€ Nigeria Customs
ï€ Free zone Authority
ï€ Port Terminal Operators e.g. Intels, WACT
ï€ Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON)
ï€ National Agency for Food & Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
ï€ Manufacturers / Suppliers
4. Supervisory Responsibility
ï€ None
ï€ Will work under the supervision of Lead Customs Expediter.
5. Physical Requirements
ï€ Moderate
6. Key Performance Indicator
ï€ Payment of correct amount of customs duties
ï€ Timely payment of customs duties
ï€ Reduced number of Demand Notices
ï€ Materials arriving with correct / complete shipping / customs documentation
ï€ Adherence to company policy and guidelines
ï€ Understanding of Materials Importation Process / Incoterms
ï€ Good communication skills (verbal & written)
Requirements
Experience:
– Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of hands–on applicable experience in importation and Customs processing.
– Skilled in the use of web-based materials tracking system
Skilled in handling of common e-mail application, Word, Excel and
Power-point.
Education:
Higher National Diploma or Equivalent
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