Import and Export Manager at GZ Industries

GZI is the first Alumunium beverage can manufacturing company in  West Africa with state of the art factories  in Aba, Agbara and South Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Import and Export Manager

Location: Agbara, Ogun
Employment Type: Full time

Job Objectives

• Responsible for managing day-to-day foreign trade activities and in strict compliance with all applicable import laws and regulations, in the most cost and time-efficient manner.

Role Responsibilities

• Manages the movement of products/equipment/materials/spares in and/or out of the country in accordance with organizational policy and procedure, and to comply with relevant local and international laws and processes.
• Develops and implements import/export strategy and activities consistent with the overall aims and requirements of the organization.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures related to imports and exports.
• Manages the necessary documentation and online forms for the efficient, cost-effective and lawful execution of all import/export activities.
• Ensures the best quality service through the establishment of import-export documentation in full and on time.
• Maintains and shares with colleagues as appropriate, knowledge of all relevant import/export laws and procedures; tariffs and duties; licences and restrictions.
• Prepares and submits required reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides oversight and direction to the employees within the department in accordance with GZI’s policies and procedures.
• Coaches, mentors and develops all direct reports.
• Manages and fosters good relationships with relevant government agencies to ensure prompt delivery of procured commodities.
• Oversees the purchase of Insurance Certificates, processing of Form M, Pre-Arrival Assessment Report  (PAAR) and other relevant custom clearing documents.
• Ensures shipping/customs clearing documents conform with requirements.
• Communicates with export and import and related authorities, and customers and suppliers, in all relevant territories and countries, as necessary to ensure efficient, positive and lawful relations, support and activities.
• Anticipates, researches and reports on future changes in import/export laws and in relevant local territory practices, and ensures such knowledge is factored into the planning of the department's own strategy,  resources and procedures.

Integrated Management System:

• Documents, implements and maintains the requirements of the Quality, Food Safety, Environment, Health and Safety management systems.

Health, Safety and Environment:

• Carries out all tasks and activities in compliance with all the applicable Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Adheres strictly to HSE regulations by ensuring PPE and safety tools provided are used at all times.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email