About the Role
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, a leader in the Nigerian manufacturing and agricultural landscape, is looking for a detail-oriented Shipping Operations Clerk to join FMN Infrastructure - Bulk Terminal Limited. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring seamless maritime logistics, coordinating vessel activities, and maintaining compliance with port regulations in Lagos.
Key Responsibilities- Monitor daily cargo operations, including vessel loading and unloading, to ensure efficient and timely execution.
- Board vessels upon berthing as the owner's representative and liaise with relevant government agencies to facilitate required clearances.
- Coordinate pilotage arrangements and other operational requirements for incoming and outgoing vessels.
- Prepare and maintain port operation reports, including Statements of Facts (SOF) for vessel loading and unloading activities.
- Notify relevant government agencies in advance of vessel berthing and sailing schedules.
- Attend to vessel crew and owners' operational requirements to ensure satisfactory service delivery.
- Process vessel berthing and sailing clearances, permits, and other required approvals with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
- Minimum of 5 O’ level credits including Mathematics and English in not more than 2 sittings.
- NABTEB, Trade Test, City & Guilds, or relevant technical certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of cognate experience in shipping operations, vessel agency, port operations, or a related field.
- Good understanding of shipping operations, vessel husbandry, and port procedures.
- Strong communication, coordination, and numerical skills for accurate SOF documentation and reporting.
- Competitive salary with standard industry benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a leading manufacturing and logistics conglomerate.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment.