Clearing & Freight Forwarding Company Job Vacancies, June 2013

A Leading Clearing & Freight Forwarding Company looking for a dynamic staff in their Lagos Office for the role of a General Manager and Operations Manager



Job Reference:     GM 02
Position:     GENERAL MANAGER
Department:     MANAGEMENT

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee activities directly related to providing services.
• Direct and coordinate activities of the business
• Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
• Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures
• Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee

• Driving sustainable and continuous optimisation of the business system by embedding process management and lean thinking
• Ensure projects are completed on time and to a high standard

Skills Requirement

·         Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

·         Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

·         Time management

·         Management of financial resources

·         Process improvement and quality management

Educational Qualifications

·         Must possess a minimum of a second class Upper in Business administration or any related discipline from a reputable university

·         Possession of an MBA will be an added advantage

·         A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role

·         Applicant should not be more than 40 years of age

·         Applicant must have concluded NYSC

Job Reference:     OPM 01
Position:     OPERATIONS MANAGER
Department:     OPERATIONS

Key Responsibilities

·         Manage, control and supervise the activities of the operations staff

·         Monitoring of payments for debit notes (shipping and terminal)

·         Ensuring that a competent clearing staff handles the clients job at all times

·         Dealing with customs queries where the  clearing staff cannot resolve

·         Keeping track of all jobs in clearing, from the day the file enters clearing up to delivery point

·         Represent the company at meetings.

·         Reporting daily activities

·         Using personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in the clearing process.

·         Agreeing on costs and disbursements to carry out clearing.

 Skills Requirement 

·         Strong initiative and leadership skills

·         Good Communication and interpersonal skills

·         Analytical and problem solving Business and entrepreneurial spirit

·         Results and performance oriented

·         Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Educational Qualifications

·         Must possess a minimum of a second class lower in Business administration or any related discipline from a reputable university

·         Minimum of 2 years experience in logistics (especially in clearing and forwarding)

·         Applicant should not be more than 35 years and not less than 28 years

·         Applicant must have concluded NYSC

·         Must have proven repertoire in setting and meeting strict KPIs.

·         Must have Operational knowledge of the ports and government agencies.

·         Must have knowledge of proper clearing and haulage documentation for both import and export.

·         Must have appropriate Knowledge of Inspection agents, Banks, Shipping Companies and Terminals.

·         Must be ready to work to deadlines and supervise a team of 10 staff

·         Must be driven and ready to work round the clock to meet deadlines.

·         Must have the ability to handle customs and shipping companies for Imports, temporary importation, and Exports.

·         Must be able to handle pressure.

·         Must have certifications within the maritime industry.

·         Must have knowledge of the Customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes

 How to Apply
Visit http://dragnetnigeria.com/vacancy/jobs.aspx

Application Deadline: 5th July 2013