Transport Broker at Kerildbert Holdings Limited

Kerildbert Holdings Limited is a leading 3rd Party Logistics Company in the provision of Shipments, Clearing & Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage Removals and Procurement Services to firms in the Country.

We are currently seeking to engage candidates to join our logistics team in the capacity below:

Job Position: Transport Broker
Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We need an individual who can multitask and is able to accomplish tasks well and to match authorized and reliable transportation carriers to the shippers and ensure prompt delivery of carriers.
• Previous experience and knowledge of the Transport industry is key and we will be looking at candidates with years of experience in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Collect and submit empty returned container cards and delivery waybills from transporters and return them to the port
• Return delivery order which states the terminal the container should be returned to the port
• Follow up goods in transit
• Manage and update transporters’ database
• Liaise with third parties to move goods in accordance with clients’ requirements
• Investigate and plan the appropriate route for a shipment, taking account of cost, transit time and security
• Resolve freight discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight
• Arrange appropriate packing, terrain, weight, nature of goods and cost, and the delivery and warehousing of goods at their final destination
• Negotiate contracts, transportation and handling costs with carriers
• Maintain strong relationship with multiple carriers
• Check transporters’ safety rating and liability and ensure it is of an acceptable standard
• Check for delays and inconsistency in offloading
• Receive delivery documents from transporter and check thoroughly
• Ensure the transporter is within the return period as agreed on KHL/transporter contract
• Receive accurate invoices from transporter
• Prepare and raise payment voucher for internal process to pay the transporter
• Enter transaction details into database; delivery location, transporter’s name and the payment amount
• Check for demurrage

Requirements

• Ability to bargain and persuade stakeholders to secure valuable deals for KHL
• Ability to make and maintain existing and beneficial connections.
• Ability to sequence activities, schedules and maintain timeline.
• Ability to connect with clients and stakeholders in a professional manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with all KHL stakeholders
• Ability to develop creative strategies to ensure efficient service delivery
• Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations
• Must be able to generate reports
• Should have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel
• Willing to travel at any time

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of a year’s relevant experience
• Ability to handle drivers and 3rd Party Transporters
• Practical knowledge of routes within ports and outside Nigeria