Logistics / Supplier Manager at an Undisclosed Oil Exploration and Production Company – Niger Delta

An oil exploration and production company in the Niger Delta is recruiting a Logistics / Supplier Manager to oversee international trade movements, supplier coordination and compliant import and export operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage imports and exports from documentation through delivery, reducing avoidable delay and cost.
• Check invoices, bills of lading, customs declarations, licences and other documentation for compliance.
• Coordinate shipment schedules with customs brokers, shipping lines and transport providers.
• Monitor goods in transit and resolve delays at borders, ports and other handover points.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts and service-level terms with carriers and warehouses.
• Track freight costs, customs tariffs and landed costs, and manage supply chain risks.
• Lead, train and appraise import and export coordination or customs clearance staff.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in a relevant discipline.
• At least ten years of practical experience in international trade, freight forwarding or import/export operations.
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms, customs tariff classification, trade regulations and licensing.
• Proficiency in ERP and logistics management applications.
• Strong vendor negotiation, cross-cultural communication, cost management and problem-solving abilities.
• Good organisation, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and commitment to efficient project delivery.

Remuneration

Remuneration is described as attractive and above industry average.