IMPORT CONTROL OFFICER AT PZ CUSSONS | IMPORT CONTROL JOBS IN NIGERIA

About Company:

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-velocity and analytically elite Import Control Officer to anchor the trade-finance engine of our Nigerian operations. In the specialized landscape of Nigerian cross-border commerce, success is defined by "Trade Sovereignty", the ability to harmonize complex regulatory documentation with the clinical precision required for Form M Monitoring, LC Lifecycles, and FX Payment Management. This role is designed for a "Trade Architect" who can blend "Regulatory Grit" (managing LC amendments, extensions, and discrepancy acceptances) with the "Strategic Agility" required to handle non-valid for FX invoices and freight payments.

Requirements:

1. Trade Orchestration & Lifecycle Governance

• Form M Sovereignty: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of Form M transactions with millimetric focus, acting as the primary "Source of Import Eligibility."

• LC Architecture: Design and monitor the health of Letters of Credit (LC) and Bill for Collection (BC) transactions, providing the "Structural Foundation" for global supplier trust.

• Integrity Stewardship: Oversee LC amendments, extensions, and discrepancy acceptances, ensuring the "Source of Contractual Fidelity" is elite and uncompromised.

2. Tactical Resilience & Payment Logic

• Settlement Sovereignty: Manage payments for Non-Valid for FX invoices and Freight, acting as the primary "Source of Global Logistics Continuity."

• Monitoring Architecture: Track the expiration and validity of all active trade instruments, providing the "Functional Foundation" for uninterrupted cargo inflow.

• Discrepancy Stewardship: Resolve complex documentation mismatches in real-time, maintaining the "Source of Transactional Accuracy."

3. Operational Integrity & Performance Power

• Stakeholder Sovereignty: Manage relationships with banks, regulators, and internal logistics teams, acting as the primary "Source of Collaborative Velocity."

• Reporting Architecture: Provide high-fidelity reports on trade statuses and payment schedules, providing the "Visual Foundation" for treasury and supply-chain planning.

• Velocity Logic: Utilize Trade Finance expertise to navigate Central Bank (CBN) and Customs requirements in real-time, maximizing the "Source of Trade Throughput."

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Experience: Proven experience in Import/Export control, Trade Finance, or International Banking within the Nigerian market.

• Knowledge Base: Strong understanding of Form M procedures, Letter of Credit (LC) mechanisms, and UCP 600 rules.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in trade-related software, ERP systems, and reporting tools.

• Attributes: High level of integrity, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent negotiation skills.

Core Competencies

• Regulatory Grit: Ability to navigate complex CBN and Nigerian Customs documentation requirements.

• Trade Sovereignty: Excellence in managing the full lifecycle of diverse trade instruments.

• Analytical Power: Ability to identify and resolve document discrepancies before they impact the supply chain.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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