About the Role
Sisa Method is recruiting a Logistics and Customs Coordinator on behalf of our client developing the strategic Ajaokuta Mini Project in Kogi State. With plant equipment currently in sea transit from China and first gas targeted for April 2027, our client is building a high-accountability execution team to oversee the successful delivery and commissioning of this 7 MMscfd mini-LNG facility. We are seeking a proactive supply chain professional to manage complex import logistics, heavy-lift transport, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities- Maintain a comprehensive shipment-by-shipment tracker covering vessels, ports, documentation, insurance, customs status, and delivery timelines.
- Verify and reconcile shipping and customs documentation against purchase orders and equipment registers.
- Coordinate seamlessly with shipping agents, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and port terminals to prevent demurrage and operational delays.
- Plan port-to-site heavy-haul movements, including detailed route surveys, statutory permits, security escorts, and contingency planning.
- Supervise safe offloading, receiving inspections, damage and shortage reporting, and secure material storage at Ajaokuta.
- Track procurement expediting logs for long-lead items, critical spare parts, and specialized tools.
- Develop and implement future LNG dispatch and customer delivery logistics frameworks.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of proven import logistics and customs clearance experience within Nigeria, specifically with project cargo and heavy-lift movements.
- In-depth knowledge of Nigerian customs procedures, international Incoterms, and complex shipping documentation.
- Demonstrated success in managing third-party freight forwarders, customs brokers, and specialized transport contractors.
- Rigorous attention to detail regarding regulatory compliance, cost control, and strict anti-bribery standards.
- Active membership in the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) or a comparable professional body is an added advantage.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Opportunity to play a foundational role in a landmark Nigerian energy infrastructure project.
- Collaborative work environment rooted in accountability, responsibility, efficiency, teamwork, and excellence.
- Professional growth and career advancement within a high-performance execution team.