Pre-Shipment Officer at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pre-Shipment Officer

Location: Onne, Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• Are you a detail-oriented individual with experience in pre-shipment processes?
• Dangote cement Plc is currently seeking a friendly and dedicated Pre-Shipment Officer to join our team in Onne Terminal Port. Rivers State.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide support to Logistics Officer in managing key operations decision, , adherence to shipping activities, safety guidelines and quality requirements etc.
• Support in scheduling of DCP’s cement export shipments in compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Obtain relevant information on planned shipments and update shipping schedule.
• Ensure compliance of the Freight Forwarding processes with DCP rules and regulation.
• Ensure that all safety requirements such as certifications, identifications, etc. are fully complied as per DCP requirements and regulations.
• Ensure the good administration and filing of all the Freight Forwarding documents in line with the DCP procedures.
• Coordinate shipment logistics from Nigerian origin to across other Africa nations to deliver under the guidance of the Nigerian Law / regulations and in compliance to the DCP rule.
• Liaise with Export Terminal Logistics, Border, and DCP plant personnel to ensure efficient operations.
• Liaise with the banks and government appointed shipment inspection agents on every shipment for appropriate duty payment of shipping charges classification in conformance to the statutory requirement.
• Liaise effectively with government agencies (e. g NAFDAC, Customs, NPA) to secure relevant permits and approvals.
• Ensure appropriate and correct shipping documents are obtained from logistic, freight forwarders, government appointed pre-shipment inspection agents, etc.
• Ensure that all export activities and shipping documentation are transacted and updated.
• Ensure key performance indicators are reported and followed up. Prepare periodic shipping activity reports in line with DCP rules.
• Check Customs tariff positions and interpret government fiscal policies & amendments.
• Ensure adequate record keeping of customs documents, notices, government regulatory documents and documentations of other third parties.
• Ensure timely payment of NESS fees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
• 5 to 9 years of experience in pre-shipment operations
• Strong knowledge of shipping regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online