Import Clearing Manager

Date: 16 Feb 2026

Country: Nigeria

Function: Others

Sub-Function: Shipping

About Us

Olam Agri supplies food, feed and fibre to meet rising demand and a shift to protein-based diets, particularly in Asian and African countries. Headquartered in Singapore and present on all continents, our value chains include farming, processing, and distribution operations, as well as a sourcing network of an estimated 2.5 million farmers. Our teams have built leadership positions in many Olam Agri businesses, including rice, flour, animal feed, sesame, cotton, wood, and more. As a purpose-driven company, we aim to contribute positively to the prosperity and well-being of people along our supply chains, the protection and regeneration of our natural resource base, and the fight against climate change.

Product Information

Grains

Grains is one of the 6 prioritized platforms in Olam The Grains business consists of 4 verticals: Wheat Milling (in sub-Saharan Africa), Origination & Trading (Origination in the Black Sea and Latin America, Destination in the Middle East & North Africa, Prop trading in Wheat/Corn/Soy), Animal Feeds & Proteins (starting in Nigeria, but plan to expand to 4-5 countries in Africa, Asia & MENA by 2020) and Ocean Freight (vessel charter, Prop trading).
Our manufacturing facilities in Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, and Senegal helping these countries to reduce import costs of refined wheat. With an unrelenting focus on food safety, innovation and cost efficiencies, we produce a range of quality flours for bread, baguettes, pasta noodles, biscuits, semolina, and confectionery.

Job Description

Sourcing of raw material

Planning and executing the buying strategies basis factory import requirements
Directly handling big global cooperatives and suppliers
Pricing ideas – Adopt to market practices and ensure cost-effective buying.
Raw material quality practices - make sure the best quality materials are bought through innovations and better approaches.

EXIM

Handle the import and export operations.
Will include planning the schedules, volume projection, operational aspects etc.
Able to plan and manage the required logistics and other supportive functions.
Should be well versed with requirement of imports like LC , Form M , HS codes , INCO terms
Should be able to work with various regulatory agencies like customs etc.
Should be able to work with clearing agents.
Set KPIs, budgets, and plan trainings

Key Deliverables

Volume: Planning and phasing raw material supply as per needs of the processing facility, supplier management
Cost: Manage direct cost of operations within the allotted budget
Quality: Ensure optimum quality of raw material is procured
Sustainability: Anchor and lead the sustainability initiatives
Contribute to the design and implementation of the business road map, as well as managing the procurement and supply chain strategy for the product(s), outside Nigeria.
You will demonstrate sound judgement within defined practices and policies and select techniques for obtaining solutions that will contribute to future results and successes
Strong financial acumen, ability to read and comprehend tasks such as counterparty and credit risk management
Develop strong S&D (Supply and Demand) capabilities to dynamically formulate a price view and a strategic buying plan throughout the crop year.

Strategic Effectiveness

You will be responsible for the optimal utilization of country resources
Support implementation of required infrastructure as per the business plan and derive maximum capacity efficiencies by eliminating controllable losses
Be responsible for all Raw Material buying, including Packaging material , Additives , spares and Capex .
Manage the primary/secondary procurement
Ability to build teams - hiring, training, and developing team members
Collaborate with key stake holders involving formal business reviews and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

12+ years of experience in imports process
Good communication skills.
Team player, with team management skills.
An understanding of how and the willingness to go the extra mile to bring added business value.
Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
A previous experience in Sales, Supply chain and Operations would always be a value add.

Olam is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.