AUSTIN IJEH

Experience

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  Coastal Services Nigeria Limited

  Dec 2009 - Jan 2012

  SHIPPING SUPERVISOR /SHIPSIDE OFFICER

  Supervision and coordination of Shipside operations.Preparation of inward and outward Vessel manifest, obtaining ship entry notice (SEN) timely and facilitating prompt receipt of vessel sailing clearance certificate prior completion discharge of cargo. Liaising with Harbour crew for prompt berthing of vessel with tug boats. Monitoring discharge of Reefer & rice vessel by dock workers. Monitor and takes appropriate record and collation of tallied quantities of wheat discharged from vessels using Vigan to diamond flour silo. On board vessel to receive and interface with port health officers, immigration officers, and customs on behalf of the crew members. Assist in the flow of traffic within the SFM private Jetty/ terminal and loading of cargo from vessel to trucks. Show less

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  Sunlek InvestmentsLimited

  Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

  CUSTOMS CLEARING AND FORWARDING OFFICER

  I was the face of the company interfacing with high profiled government agencies and key decision makers in Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) and was responsible for managing import and export business operations. In this role, I developed skills in relationship management, customer service, international trade, logistics process optimization as well as deepened my knowledge of global supply chain. Handled high profile project for government and corporate organizations in Nigeria. Handled custom brokerage on behalf of the company and for numerous customers.This was made possible by registering the company with Nigeria Ports Authority and securing Customs clearance license. Executed all Import and custom Clearance through Tincan, Apapa and in-transit shipment to Nigeria through Cotonou port (Cross border) via Seme border. Show less

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  Huawei

  Dec 2013 - now

  As a Supply Chain Country Manager, I am responsible for promoting international trade compliance, interpretation of World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System Code Classification Tariff/WCO General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT), World Trade Organization (WTO) policies on global trade facilitation, International transportation, pursuing and facilitating attainment of preferential custom policies and customs relationship management, Free trade zone operations dynamics, value mapping, process improvement and optimization, contract negotiation and suppliers relationship management. This involves strategically engaging numerous stakeholders in Nigeria maritime industry, government agencies, our manufacturing base in China, project teams, our esteem and customers and other industry trade experts, with a view to ensure seamless, agile and flexible supply chain operations from order generation to perfect order fulfillment, while delivering value and promoting efficiency and customers' satisfaction. Show less

  • SUPPLY CHAIN COUNTRY MANAGER

    Jan 2020 - now

  • CUSTOM COMPLIANCE MANAGER (West Africa)

    Dec 2013 - Jan 2020
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  World Customs Organization

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  International Trade Facilitator

  Presentation on International Trade Facilitation Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)Representated organized private sectorReceived award from WCO/Korea Custom