PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To ensure the effective coordination and supervision of all shipment documentations, invoices / debit notes and prompt follow up with treasury/finance on payment for all 3PL service providers including duty payment on behalf of clearing department.

THE JOB

• Receiving the shipping and terminal charges and processing the same for payment with FMN finance and treasury.
• Liaise with clearing agents in terms of charges/invoice in scrutinizing and reconciling of any advance payment made to clearing agent with the actual job quantity/value delivered.
• Keep proper record of clearing update (in port/in-transit) and new container shipment allocation tracker to both in-house and external clearing agents.
• Shall ensure that all clearing agents, haulage, shipping, and terminal invoices/charges are promptly reviewed, and report same to the clearing manager for sign-off before sending it to finance for payment.
• Review and update sea shipments including free days on the tracker and demurrage status for all shipping lines.
• Shall follow up on all EIR FCL and EIR Empty documents with Agent, truck delivery waybill to BU/Factories.

THE PERSON MUST

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have problem solving skills and analytical skills.
• Have good knowledge in MS packages.
• Possess excellent computer skills.
• Have technical and mental ability
• Be physically fit and open minded.

QUALIFICATION

• BSc/HND in any related discipline.
• Professional Certification will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• At least two years’ cognate experience.