Export Manager Job at GBfoods Africa

GBfoods Africa - Our history begins with our brand, Gallina Blanca, founded in Barcelona in 1937.  But this is only the beginning of a long and exciting journey. Today, with turnover of around €1,3 Billion and a staff of around 3,600 employees, GBfoods is present in more than 50 countries in Europe and Africa. They include Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Nigeria, Ghana, Algeria and Senegal, among others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Export Manager
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
The export manager will be responsible for the following:

• Formulate and implement Export best practice in line with GBfoods Export framework.
• Manage export flows and cost within the country and with offshore customers.
• Manage the team to achieve a viable result on Export activities.
• Ensure an efficient co-ordination of all Freight forwarders and government agencies to enhance all operation flows with adequate reduction of the Export timeline.
• Plan and implement freight forwarding flows between various entities to improve deliveries to the to the port and ensure export container meet up with the vessel sailing date
• Coordinate with commercial banks on the appropriate documentation.
• Responsible for entire export documentation processes (NXP, COO, BOL…etc)
• Responsible for managing relationship with  Vendors, SON, NAFDAC, NACCIMA NEROLI, Shipping Lines, and other relevent agencies
• Need to have inter face with West africa Customer service and supply planner

Requirements

• A minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or any relevant field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a FMCG - working in SAP/R3 environment of which at least 5 years must have been carried out at a middle management level

Skills and Attitudes:

• Advance knowledge, experience & understanding of integrated business systems, applications & concepts, plus advanced level of Microsoft Office literacy
• Must have demonstrated strong leadership qualities inline with recognised policies and practices.