Clearing OfficerSamcham Holdings

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain an accurate checklist and check all documents to avoid errors, identify missing documents, and/or identify potential issues.
• Opening of form M / LC Application to import.
• Handling timely order execution & documentation like Pre & Post shipment documents.
• Manage customs documentation for clearing and forwarding.
• Ensure timely clearing of goods at the ports to their final destination.
• Liaising with the shipping company on all issues with consignment.
• Administering import procedures and documentation and effective liaison with Nigerian Customs / Logistics.
• Managing demurrages, and port charges within specified norms.
• Managing the seamless movement of the consignments to the destination.
• Liaising with Port authorities & customs officials, monitoring compliance to regulatory requirements, and maintaining requisite papers & documents.
• Coordinating with Port Authorities for various requirements connected to the vessels handling at the ports.
• Facilitating the smooth clearing process of import and handling all shipment formalities.
• To escalate any issue/ queries to your line manager/inquiries and follow up to ensure issues are resolved.
• To get duty assessment in one day after Pre-Arrival Assessment Report PAAR and rotation number is allotted.
• To be able to organize fast track clearing for the company.
• To prepare daily progress report and send to Head Office before the close of the business.
• Any other assignment that may be given from time to time by Management.