About this role
Import Officer
- Job Type Full Time , Onsite
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 3 - 5 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Logistics , Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain
- Salary Range ₦150,000 - ₦200,000/month
- Coordinate all importation activities, from purchase order processing to final delivery of goods.
- Liaise with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping companies and clearing agents.
- Prepare and process import documentation, including Proforma Invoices, Commercial Invoices, Bills of Lading, Packing Lists and other relevant documents.
- Monitor shipment schedules and ensure timely clearance and delivery of imported goods.
- Follow up with banks on Form M, PAAR, NXP and other applicable import documentation and approvals.
- Ensure compliance with NAFDAC, Nigeria Customs Service, SON and other relevant regulatory requirements, as applicable.
- Track import costs, freight charges, customs duties and other related expenses.
- Maintain proper records of all import transactions and shipment documents.
- Provide regular updates to management on shipment status, delays and potential challenges.
- Identify opportunities to reduce importation costs and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Coordinate with the Accounts, Procurement, Warehouse and Production Departments to ensure imported materials meet operational requirements.
- Ensure that all imported pharmaceutical raw materials and packaging materials have the required regulatory documentation.