Clearing & Forwarding Documentation Specialist

Lifemate Nigeria Limited—a furniture multinational corporation—is recruiting a Clearing & Forwarding Documentation Specialist to operate out of its head office in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos.  This position manages end-to-end import/export documentation and digital cargo declarations via the Nigeria Customs Service's B’Odogwu platform (Unified Customs Management System) to facilitate smooth clearance for incoming furniture, raw materials, and finished goods.

• B’Odogwu Platform Control: Direct digital cargo declarations, document uploads, Single Goods Declaration (SGD) management, and platform compliance within the Nigeria Customs Service B’Odogwu portal.

• Import Documentation Workflow: Execute end-to-end processing for Form M applications, PAAR (Pre-Arrival Assessment Report) generation, SONCAP certificates, NAFDAC permits, and customs valuation documents.

• Clearing & Logistics Coordination: Interface with Authorized Dealer Banks (ADBs), shipping lines, terminal operators, and regulatory agencies to minimize port dwell time and avoid demurrage charges.

• Compliance & Audit Management: Maintain updated records of shipping manifests, bill of ladings, duty assessment notices, and clearing documentation archives.

• Core Software Competency: Direct working mastery of the B’Odogwu platform (NCS digital trade portal) for Form M, PAAR, and cargo declarations.

• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of Nigerian import/export guidelines, trade tariffs, shipping line clearance procedures, and regulatory documentation requirements (SON, NAFDAC, Customs).

• Location Preference: Proximity to Oregun, Ikeja, or surrounding Lagos Mainland hubs for ease of daily commuting.

• Core Skills: Attention to detail, tracking accuracy, documentation control, vendor/agency management, and risk mitigation.