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Lagos, Nigeria | Full-Time, Permanent**

ABOUT APMDC

Associate Port & Marine Development Company Limited (APMDC) is a leading freight, logistics, and supply chain solutions company operating across Nigeria's key trade corridors — including Port, Airport, and Bonded Warehouse operations. We are driven by a culture of operational excellence, regulatory integrity, and client-first service delivery. At APMDC, we do not just move cargo — we move businesses forward.

We are growing, and we are looking for exceptional talent to grow with us.

## THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced, driven, and detail-oriented **Assistant Manager, Clearing & Forwarding** to join our operations team in Lagos. This is a mid-level leadership role at the heart of our business — ideal for a seasoned clearing and forwarding professional ready to take the next step in their career within a structured, reputable, and fast-growing organization.

If you understand Nigeria's customs landscape inside out, thrive in a high-paced logistics environment, and know how to lead a team while keeping clients satisfied, we want to hear from you.

## WHAT YOU WILL DO

As Assistant Manager, you will be a key operational leader within APMDC's Clearing & Forwarding division. Your responsibilities will include:

- **Leading day-to-day operations** across customs documentation, tariff classification, and duty payment processing — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and speed at every step.
- **Serving as APMDC's primary liaison** with the Nigeria Customs Service, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and relevant government agencies to facilitate seamless, timely cargo release.
- **Mentoring and managing** junior operational staff within the Clearing & Forwarding unit, building team capacity and maintaining high performance standards.
- **Overseeing shipment schedules and bonded warehouse transfers**, providing clients with full end-to-end cargo visibility and proactive communication at every milestone.
- **Ensuring full regulatory compliance** with all applicable trade regulations, current import/export legislation, with zero tolerance for deviation.
- **Preparing and presenting operational reports** to senior management, contributing data-driven insights to strategic decision-making.

## WHO YOU ARE

You bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership presence, and professional integrity. Specifically, you meet the following:

**Education**
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related discipline.

**Experience**
- Minimum of **4 to 5 years** of hands-on, demonstrable experience in clearing and forwarding operations within a reputable freight or logistics company.
- Strong, working knowledge of **Nigeria Customs Service procedures**, Harmonized System (HS) Codes, and import/export documentation requirements.
- Proven track record managing client relationships, regulatory interfaces, and operational teams simultaneously.

Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional leadership and people management skills — you lead by example and bring your team along.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities — you can hold a room with NCS officials and C-suite clients alike.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines without dropping the ball.
- Proficiency in freight and logistics management systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

**Certifications (Advantageous)**
- Membership or certification from **CILT** (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport), or an equivalent professional body, will give your application a significant edge.

# WHAT WE OFFER

At APMDC, we invest in our people as seriously as we invest in our operations. You will receive:

- ✅ Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry benchmarks
- ✅ A structured, professional work environment with clear career progression pathways
- ✅ Exposure to high-value, complex clearing and forwarding operations across Port, Airport, and Bonded Warehouse corridors
- ✅ A collaborative, respectful, and high-performance team culture
- ✅ Opportunities for professional development, training, and certification support

## THE DETAILS

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# HOW TO APPLY

Send your **CV and a brief cover letter** explaining why you are the right fit for this role to:

📡*recruitment@apmdcng.com

📌 **Subject line:** *Application — Assistant Manager, Clearing & Forwarding*

**Application Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026**

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 10 working days of the closing date. Only applications that meet the minimum requirements will be reviewed.

## A NOTE ON CULTURE FIT

APMDC is not just hiring for skill — we are hiring for character. We are a team that respects each other, communicates openly, takes ownership of our responsibilities, and holds ourselves to the highest professional standards in everything we do. If that sounds like you, you will thrive here.

*APMDC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, age, ethnicity, or background.*

ASSISTANT MANAGER, CLEARING & FORWARDING

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