Lead, Customs Clearance at Airtel

Job Title: Lead, Customs Clearance at Airtel

Date Posted: 5th December, 2025.

Expiry Date: December 12, 2025

About the Job

The purpose of the job is to ensure timely delivery of Capex and Opex items while maintaining full visibility of Airtel orders and driving cost efficiency across logistics processes. This role will also oversee compliance for customs audits and manage key relationships with OEMs, Customs, banks, and regulatory bodies to support smooth operations.

Your Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Logistics Management and Support for Asset Management
    • Manage import activities and processes for network equipment, ensuring compliance with Nigerian customs and regulatory standards.
    • Apply HS codes accurately to ensure correct duties are paid on all shipments.
    • Oversee customs documentation to enable warehouse receipt of equipment and facilitate finance payments.
    • Support the Network team in planning importation of equipment.
    • Review import documentation and payments to ensure readiness for customs post-clearance audits.
    • Use the Customs e-Advance Ruling system to address all contentious HS codes for materials.
  • End-to-End Logistics Operations Management
    • Ensure timely delivery of all Opex and Capex items into the country.
    • Facilitate repair and return of faulty network equipment to sustain operations.
    • Coordinate customs clearance for imported consignments.
    • Resolve documentation gaps in imports and purchases to prevent excess duties or clearance delays.
    • Maintain accurate asset tracking of imported equipment.
    • Manage relationships with third-party customs agents.
    • Drive cost efficiency across inbound and outbound logistics in line with budget targets.
    • Circulate required reports promptly through direct reports.
    • Oversee agent payments within 14 days of job completion.
  • Relationship Management with Regulatory Agencies & OEMs
    • Manage queries and escalations from regulatory agencies on imports.
    • Resolve delivery issues from OEMs and user departments.
    • Ensure timely payments to foreign suppliers in line with PO delivery terms.
    • Enhance clearing productivity by managing monthly SLA meetings with agents.
    • Lead the annual HS code harmonization exercise with clearing agents.
  • Cross-Functional Engagement and Support
    • Act as the single point of contact for customs clearing activities across SCM stakeholder departments.
    • Develop win-win working relationships between the Network Team and OEMs for material imports.
    • Develop collaborative relationships with all 3PL vendors.
    • Collaborate and communicate effectively, ensuring an inclusive approach to teamwork.

The Job Requirements

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

  • First degree in Engineering, Numerical Sciences, or Business Studies.

Relevant Experience & Functional / Technical Skills

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience.
  • Ability to manage business relationships.
  • Good understanding of Customs HS codes for telecom equipment.
  • Good understanding of clearance and import/export requirements.
  • Ability to coordinate and multitask.
  • Good management skills and ability to deliver results through other people.
  • Strong analytical and presentation skills.
  • Good negotiation skills.

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