Operations Manager (Clearing and Forwarding) at JBC Shipping Group

JBC is a prime integrated logistics and finance service provider focused on the booming Nigerian industries and other various multinationals.

JBC has an intense experience in dealing with Clients, Contractors and Suppliers like: Indomie, A & P Foods, Sunflag Steel Nig. Limited, Aarti Steel Nig. Limited., Ivorene Oil Nig. Limited., Patplast Nig. Limited., Prime Pack Industry and so many others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Manager (Clearing and Forwarding)

Location: Lagos

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage, control and supervise the activities of the Clearing and Forwarding operations staff
Monitor payments of debit notes (shipping and terminal)
Deal with customs queries where the clearing staff cannot resolve same.
Report daily activities
Use personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in the clearing process.
Agree on costs and disbursements to carry out clearing.
Dealing with special arrangements for transporting delicate cargoes, such as livestock, food and medical supplies
Arranging courier and specialist hand-carry services
Maintaining communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports and statistical and unit-cost analysis
Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight.

Qualifications and Experience

BSc./HND in Business Administration or Shipping Management
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role within a large organization, 5 years of which should be at Senior Management level.
Proficiency in computer use and multimedia applications
Strong initiative and leadership skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical and problem solving business and entrepreneurial spirit
Proficiency in computer use and multimedia applications.
Excellent knowledge of the Customs and Excise HS Code and Explanatory notes and ability to handle Inspection Agents, Banks.
Shipping Companies and Terminals.
Must be driven and ready to work round the clock to meet deadlines.
Membership of the Institute of Freight Forwarders of Nigeria or any other relevant professional body is obligatory.