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Team Lead - Airfreight Operations Vacancy at Damco Limited

Damco is one of the world's leading third party logistics providers specialising in customised freightforwarding and supply chain solutions. The company has about 11,000 employees working in more than 300 offices around the world and a global presence in about 100 countries. Damco is part of the Maersk Group. 


We are recruiting to fill the position of: 

Job Position: Team Lead - Airfreight Operations
Job Location:
 Nigeria
Key Responsibilities


  • Ensure Damco delivers the product sold to customers.
  • Support CS documentation in opening and closing of files in due time.
  • Co-ordinate handling of file between departments and ensure file is handled in a timely manner.
  • Manage the cost reduction plan in compliance to company policy without implications for any delays.
  • Manage written correspondence between OPS department and CS units on daily updates on CHB progress.
  • Confirm and verify declarations before assessment customs duty amount and HS code(s) used.
  • Advice and guide CS on queries encountered during verification/examination and discuss/agree on a workable solution to be advised to clients.
  • Follow up on cargo delivery status.
  • Ensure final documents are returned to documentations for invoices to be raised timely.
  • Monitor and manage goods delivered from the airport are received in good condition to avoid exposures.
  • Maintain and enhance close working relationships with CS, Sales, Finance teams and Government authorities.
  • Ensure operational excellence and co-ordination.
  • Ensure proactive communication internally and externally.
  • Ensure all issues affecting Damco are addressed within Organization as deemed required.
  • Ensure all targets are met and performance indicators are measured.
  • Ensure the team update fields in TrakIT in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Organise KPI review meetings with Airfreight CHB team and flag improvement plans through WILO sessions.
  • Escalate all major issues unresolved to Head of Operations NG.

We Are Looking For
Position Qualifications:

  • A good first degree in Business Management, Social Sciences or equivalent is desirable.
  • Minimum 2 years logistics operations experience will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent communicator, persuasive and enjoy solving problems.
  • Proficient in English as well as relevant local languages (verbal and written).
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Airfreight logistics in a fast-paced service company.
  • Ability to work in a team.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Result oriented.
  • Analytical and strategic management skills.
  • Innovative
  • High level of energy.

We Offer

  • You will be a member of Damco Nigeria Management team, reporting to the Head of Operations.
  • You will be given the opportunity to express your ideas and mentored to understand the Company processes and build a strong career.