Logistics Officer – Customs & Export Documentation

Job Summary

• The Logistics Officer will manage customs clearance activities, import/export documentation, and regulatory compliance to ensure the timely and efficient movement of goods across Nigerian borders in line with applicable customs and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate import and export shipments, ensuring timely processing and clearance of goods.
• Prepare, review, and maintain export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and other relevant shipping documents.
• Liaise with Customs House Agents CHA, freight forwarders, shipping lines, port authorities, and relevant regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian Customs Service requirements and applicable import/export regulations.
• Coordinate required permits, certifications, and regulatory documentation, including NAFDAC and SONCAP where applicable.
• Monitor customs clearance processes, shipment status, port activities, and delivery timelines.
• Verify shipping documents for accuracy and completeness, resolving discrepancies before submission.
• Track customs duties, clearance charges, freight costs, and other logistics expenses, ensuring accurate documentation and reconciliation.
• Maintain organized records of customs declarations, shipping documents, permits, and clearance transactions for audits and reporting.
• Identify and resolve documentation issues, clearance delays, and compliance risks while recommending process improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in logistics, customs clearance, freight forwarding, or import/export operations.
• Proven hands-on experience preparing and processing export documentation and shipping paperwork.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian customs procedures, import/export regulations, and port operations.
• Experience working with Customs House Agents CHA, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of NAFDAC, SONCAP, and other relevant regulatory requirements, where applicable.
• Familiarity with shipping terms Incoterms, customs declarations, and logistics management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong documentation, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Excellent coordination, communication, compliance, and problem-solving abilities.