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Logistics and Customs Coordinator
About this role
Sisa Method is recruiting for a Logistics and Customs Coordinator to support a major mini LNG project in Kogi State, starting with streamlining import logistics for China-made equipment. The role focuses on end-to-end processes including documentation, customs clearance, port handling, and transport to site, with later responsibilities for LNG dispatch and customer delivery logistics. It targets candidates with substantial import logistics and customs clearance experience in Nigeria, preferably in project cargo or heavy-lift movements. The employer aims to build a lean execution team and emphasises accountability and disciplined delivery. The position is based in Abuja, serving a client developing the Ajaokuta Mini Project.
What you would do
- Maintain a shipment-by-shipment tracker for vessel, port, documents, insurance, customs status and delivery dates
- Verify and reconcile shipping and customs documents with purchase orders and equipment registers
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, port terminals and insurers to avoid demurrage and delays
- Plan port-to-Ajaokuta heavy-haul movements including route surveys, permits, escorts and contingencies
- Coordinate safe offloading, receiving checks, damage and shortage reporting, and secure storage
- Keep procurement expediting logs and track long-lead items, spares and tools
- Prepare the future LNG dispatch and customer delivery logistics plan
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering, business or related field
- 5+ years of import logistics and customs clearance experience in Nigeria, preferably with project cargo or heavy-lift movements
- Sound knowledge of Nigerian customs procedures, Incoterms and shipping documentation
- Experience managing freight forwarders, customs brokers and transport contractors
- Strong attention to documentation, cost control and compliance (including anti-bribery standards)
- Membership of CILT or a similar professional body is an advantage
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