Multipro Consumer Products Limited is the largest company in Nigeria dealing in Sales, Haulage and Logistics. MCPL was founded in 1996 as a fully owned company of the Tolaram Group. The first product sold by MCPL in 1996 was Indomie and since then it has played a seminal role in making Indomie a household brand in Nigeria. MCPL over the years has grown adding 13 brands in various categories comprising of Noodle, Snacks, Milk, Cereal, Oil, Homecare and Personal Hygiene.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Customs and Excise Manager Location: Lagos Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
The Customs & Excise Analyst will manage end-to-end import compliance for raw materials, packaging materials, spare parts, machinery, and other production-related imports.
The role ensures accurate tariff classification, duty assessment, customs valuation, and timely regulatory approvals, while liaising with government agencies, 3PL providers, and clearing agents to ensure full compliance and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Import Compliance Management: Manage end-to-end import compliance activities for raw materials, packaging materials, spare parts, machinery, and other production-related imports.
HS Code Classification: Review and validate HS Code classifications submitted by 3PL providers and clearing agents, and provide appropriate tariff classifications to ensure accurate duty assessment and regulatory compliance.
Draft Assessment Review: Conduct draft assessment reviews by verifying HS Code classifications, FOB values, freight charges, insurance values, customs valuation, and applicable duties, taxes, and levies to ensure accurate duty assessment before Customs processing.
Regulatory Permits & Renewals: Prepare and coordinate annual, monthly, and shipment-specific regulatory permit applications and renewals with NAFDAC, SON, NESREA, NAQS, and other relevant agencies, ensuring timely approvals.
Government Liaison: Liaise with the Nigerian Customs Service, NAFDAC, SON, NESREA, and NAQS to obtain approvals, resolve queries, and ensure compliance with import regulations.
3PL & Clearing Agent Coordination: Coordinate with appointed 3PL and clearing agents to review and resolve documentation issues raised by regulatory agencies, provide guidance on import compliance requirements, and support resolution of Customs queries arising from documentation discrepancies or permit-related matters.
Policy Monitoring & Advisory: Stay abreast of changes in Customs, trade, tax, and regulatory policies, assess their impact on business operations, and provide advisory support to Procurement and other stakeholders on duty implications, tariff classifications, and regulatory requirements.
Duty Savings & Incentives: Identify opportunities for cost savings through duty relief programs, exemptions, and regulatory incentives, including IDEC, Chapter 99 approvals, and related Customs schemes.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
3-5 years experience in customs, import compliance, freight forwarding, or trade compliance, preferably in manufacturing / FMCG
Strong knowledge of HS Code classification, Customs valuation, import duty structure, and Nigerian import regulations
Working knowledge of NAFDAC, SON, NESREA, NAQS, and Nigerian Customs Service processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as SAP. Knowledge of Customs portals is an advantage.