Country Manager

• Mar 2022 - Present

Logistics Manager

• Mar 2018 - Feb 2022

Material Logistics and Customs Coordinator.

• Jul 2012 - Mar 2018

• Develop and Executes logistics and freight plans to support business and operational needs based on requirements stated in the business plans and budgets of Oando Energy Services.• Coordinating imports/exports of cargo with agents and local authorities• Collate all shipping related documents and invoices and ensure efficient document management and control• Preparation of reports which includes weekly report, Monthly performance reports, to enhance qualitative business decision.• Makes useful recommendations for cost savings for more efficient and effective delivery methods and also manage the delivery process to minimize additional costs (i.e. demurrage). • Prepare budget and ensure cost monitoring of all company logistics operations.• Manage all import documentations processes and coordinate customs clearance procedures to ensure prompt on time delivery and ensure that trade compliant policy is followed strictly.• Interfacing with all logistics vendors/ suppliers, Nigerian customs service, SON, NAFDAC etc.• Works to effectively remove any obstacles to ensure optimal delivery of services to the highest standards thereby achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.• Optimize the activities of third party service providers and evaluate and appraise their performance. • Liaise with Finance dept and local banks on opening of LCs for imports and payment of clearing fees and duties and collection of necessary paperwork for import/export.• Ensures Container deposit refunds are remitted in cases where the company makes financial commitment.• Ensure proper data and document management and control for statistics reasons, also verifies custom clearing agents bills as well as other bills that may be presented by other stakeholders including shipping companies, terminal operators etc.• Produces/provides periodic updates and required management reports covering service order delivery and Custom clearing and shipping costs Show less

Group Logistics Assistant.

• May 2011 - Jun 2012

• Monitors all clearing documentations and customs clearance procedures across the entities to ensure prompt delivery and ensure that International trade policies is adhered to strictly Liaise with Finance dept. and local banks on opening of LCs for imports and payment of clearing fees and duties and collection of necessary paperwork for import/export. • Process the timely renewal of the ETLS Certificate and other regulatory agencies permits such as NAFDAC, SON etc.• Verifies custom clearing agents bills as well as other bills that may be presented by other stakeholders including shipping companies.• Auditing and Profiling of 3rd party logistics Providers• Ensures timely delivery of imported goods while maintaining optimal freight and logistics Show less

Logistics Officer

• Jun 2010 - Apr 2011

• Overseeing Filing and recording of all shipping documents/transactions, manually and electronically. • Coordinating with operations team for prompt duty payment, customs clearance and prompt delivery of consignments. • Coordinating with banks and inspection agents for opening of Form ‘M’s and the issuance of Pre-arrival Assessment Reports (PAARs). • Ensuring that daily and weekly clearing reports are prepared for management perusal. • Coordinating cargo movement from various origin stations and ensuring seamless transit through various business halls and dealers Show less