Import/Export Manager

About the role

A reputable clearing and forwarding company in Lagos, a major transport and logistics provider operating in Nigeria and across West Africa, is recruiting an Import/Export Manager. Reporting to the General Manager, you will oversee all cross-border shipping, regulatory compliance and international logistics operations so that goods move legally and cost-effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all shipments comply with local and international trade laws, tariffs and licensing requirements, and prepare or verify invoices, bills of lading and customs declarations.
• Coordinate transport schedules with customs brokers and shipping lines, track active shipments and resolve border or port delays.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and service level agreements with international suppliers, carriers and warehouses.
• Monitor import/export costs, calculate import cost prices and minimum export transfer prices, and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Supervise, train and evaluate import/export coordinators, specialists or customs clearance staff.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree; an MBA or Master's is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 6 years' hands-on experience in international trade, freight forwarding or exim operations.
• Strong negotiation, cross-cultural communication, problem-solving and attention to detail.