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Logistics Officer – Customs & Export Documentation
About this role
The role is for a Logistics Officer focused on customs clearance, import/export documentation and regulatory compliance to ensure goods move smoothly across Nigerian borders. It targets someone with extensive experience in logistics and customs processes. The employer, Proten International, is an international firm that provides training, coaching and consulting services across Europe and Africa, with operations in Lagos and London. The job involves coordinating shipments, preparing and verifying export documents, and liaising with CHA, freight forwarders, shipping lines and regulators. It emphasises adherence to Nigerian customs rules and related regulatory requirements."
What you would do
- Coordinate import and export shipments to ensure timely processing and clearance
- Prepare, review and maintain export documents such as invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and origin certificates
- Liaise with Customs House Agents, freight forwarders, shipping lines, port authorities and regulatory agencies
- Ensure compliance with Nigerian Customs Service requirements and import/export regulations
- Coordinate permits and regulatory documentation including NAFDAC and SONCAP where applicable
- Monitor clearance processes, port activities and delivery timelines
- Verify shipping documents for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
- Track duties, clearance charges and freight costs and ensure proper documentation and reconciliation
- Maintain organised records of customs declarations and clearance transactions for audits
- Identify and resolve documentation issues and recommend process improvements
What they are asking for
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in logistics, customs clearance, freight forwarding or import/export operations
- Experience in preparing and processing export documentation and shipping paperwork
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian customs procedures, import/export regulations and port operations
- Experience working with CHA, freight forwarders, shipping lines and regulatory agencies
- Knowledge of NAFDAC, SONCAP and other regulatory requirements where applicable
- Familiarity with Incoterms, customs declarations and logistics management systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with good documentation, analytical and reporting skills
- Excellent coordination, communication, compliance and problem-solving abilities
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