Export Freight Executive At British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN)

British American Tobacco is a leading tobacco group, with brands sold in more than 200 markets. We employ more than 57,000 people and, with over 200 brands in our portfolio, we make the cigarette chosen by one in eight of the world’s one billion adult smokers. We hold robust market positions in each of our four regions – Americas; Asia-Pacific; Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Western Europe – and we are leaders in more than 60 markets. Our approach to marketing is second to none in our industry, in brand building, innovation and responsibility. Our companies adhere strictly to the high standards of our voluntary marketing principles. We play a significant role in local communities around the world. In many countries we are a top employer and the company of choice for people in all areas of our business. We have 46 cigarette factories in 41 countries. In addition to cigarettes, we make cigarillos, roll your own and pipe tobacco. We are also proud of our Research & Development facilities, where our people are striving to reduce the harm associated with tobacco products. With our geographic diversity, strong brands, talented people and proven strategy, the Group is well placed to achieve further success. In particular, we are confident that our investments in both innovative cigarette products and next-generation nicotine and tobacco products will help us drive growth in the years ahead.

Job description

Job number
11212BR

Job title
EXPORT FREIGHT EXECUTIVE

Location/City
Lagos

Appointment type
Permanent

Job purpose and key deliverables

Job Purpose

To support the export logistics team to be an anticipatory pro-active unit that services it’s customers on time while acquiring “best value” in terms of cost, quality and minimum leadtime.

Key Deliverables

Support the implementation of Logistics procedures and group best practices.
Prepare all the shipping documentation as per Nigeria’s and receiving end-markets legal requirements to ensure smooth transfer of consignments.
Ensure cost and quality optimisation and respect of the legislation in force in the end-to-end handling of materials and finished products.
Establish partnership with forwarding agents and transporters, and ensure strict respect of any contractual obligations.
Follow up with clearing agent the clearance and movements of export consignments.
Maintain good working relationships across the supply chain, supporting the functions/departments involved with information and guidance
Ensure timely communication/processing of documents required for all necessary government agencies
Ensure self development by improving knowledge of the other roles in the department and company

Essential requirements

Knowledge/Qualifications

Good knowledge and understanding of the Supply Chain processes especially logistics.
BSc. or HND in Sciences or any relevant field
Sound knowledge of legal requirements with respect to movement of cargo across ECOWAS
Understanding of International Chamber of Commerce Incoterms and International Trade requirements in general

Skills

Ability to operate across all hierarchy levels, providing information and support as required.
Good inter-personal communication skills using electronic and other media.
Very good self-organisation skills
Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, work independently and deliver according to defined deadlines.
Computer literate: ability to analyse and report data, using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and spreadsheet applications.

Experience

Minimum 3 (three) years’ experience in import/export clearance activities.
Familiarity with ERP systems and understanding of internal information flows.

Desirable requirements

Working at BAT
British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.

Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands.

If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.

Employing company
British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN)

Removal Date
30-May-2016

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