Supply Chain Coordinator (Import & Port Clearance)

Role purpose

• Manage imports from order to warehouse on time, at the lowest landed cost and in full compliance, acting as the company's main link with NPA, Customs, SON, NAFDAC, terminals and shipping lines.

Key responsibilities

• Process Form M through the authorized dealer bank and follow up PAAR with Customs.
• Obtain SONCAP certificates and NAFDAC import permits and coordinate their port inspections.
• Process Form M through the authorized dealer bank and follow up PAAR with Customs.
• Coordinate clearing agents through duty payment, examination and release
• Liaise with NPA, terminal operators, shipping lines and liase with assigned clearing agent on vessel arrival, delivery orders and container release
• Minimize demurrage, storage and detention charges.
• Arrange haulage from port to warehouse and confirm receipt.
• Reconcile clearing invoices, calculate landed cost and keep shipment files audit-ready.
• Report weekly shipment status to procurement, finance and warehouse teams.

Requirements

• Degree or HND in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field.
• 3 - 5 years in Nigerian import operations or freight forwarding.
• Proven hands-on experience with Form M, PAAR, SONCAP and NAFDAC processes. .
• Track record clearing cargo at Apapa, Tin Can or Lekki ports, with working NPA and Customs contacts.
• Knowledge of HS codes, Incoterms and Customs platforms (B'Odogwu, Nigeria Single Window).
• Strong Excel skills, attention to detail and high integrity; CIPS, CILT or CRFFN is a plus.