Aderemi T. Olugbenga
Ikorodu,Lagos
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in shipping regulations, customs documentation, and marine insurance concepts. Proficient in the use of shipping software and the Nigeria trade portal, demonstrating strong organisational understanding and efficiency skills. Possesses excellent communication abilities, both verbal and written, with a proven track record of leadership. Adept at handling business-sensitive information and capable of working flexible hours to meet organisational needs. Career goals include leveraging language skills in English to enhance international trade operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Shipping operations manager
Baseplus Nigeria Limited
Lagos, Lagos
06.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all shipments, enhancing traceability.
- Improved customer satisfaction by handling queries promptly.
- Streamlined shipping processes for improved efficiency.
- Form M and shipping documents examination and uploading on Nigeria custom single window platform.
- Maintaining shipping documents and Form M excel data.
- Liasing with the banks.
- Ensured timely deliveries by closely monitoring shipment schedules.
- Improved supply chain visibility by implementing tracking systems.
- Prepared bills of lading, invoices and shipping documents for shipments.
- Resolved customer queries via telephone, live chat and email, following procedures.
- Verified shipping methods and routes from pick-up location to final destination.
- Coordinated with transportation and shipping services to determine logistics details.
- Followed correct customs clearance procedures for exporting and importing goods.
- Tracked shipments using multiple software systems and kept clients informed on progress.
- Partnered with customs professionals, clients and transport teams to deliver shipments on-time for minimum cost.
- Arranged and verified insurance for products, setting up correct values and types.
- Tracked shipping trends to identify consistent problems with customs, carriers or specific types of cargo.
- Coordinated and resolved shipping details in English.
- Identified illegal substances, collected evidence and impounded shipments.
- Coordinated and resolved shipping details in English.
Shipping operations manager
El & Pope Consulting and Trade logistics Ltd
Ikorodu, Lagos
11.2020 - 05.2025
- Consulting for clients on PAAR and Form M related issues
- Liaising with the banks
- Shipping documents/Form M examination and processing on the Nigeria single window trade platform
- Ensured compliance with international trade laws whilst dealing with overseas shipments.
- Established rapport with shipping clients, improving customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw records covering purchasing transactions, distribution flow and stock storage.
- Assessed staff and team performance and regularly actioned insights to fuel improvement.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
- Organised regular team meetings to discuss current challenges and future strategies in shipping operations.
Foreign Banking Services Department
First bank of Nig. Plc
Lagos, Lagos
01.2015 - 10.2020
- Respond to customers on any issues relating to Form M and shipping documents
- Form M and shipping documents examination and uploading on single window platform
- Capturing and maintaining Form M and shipping documents data base on excel
- Processing and liaising with the Central Bank of Nigeria on extension/revalidation of expired Form M
- Ensured compliance with international trade laws during operations.
- Utilised banking software systems for efficient data management.
- Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
Education
Bsc. - Public administration
University of Lagos
Nigeria 09.2015 - 09.2019
Skills
- Language skills in English and Yoruba
- Shipping regulation understanding
- Customs documentation expertise
- Understanding of HS codes
- organisational understanding
- Marine insurance concept familiarity
- Shipping documentation mastery
- Knowledge of shipping software
- Experienced with Nigeria trade portal
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Concise communication skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Listening skills
- Ability to take on ad-hoc assignments
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Ability to handle business sensitive information
- Good organisational skills
- Good efficiency skills
- Demonstrated leadership ability
Languages
English
Native
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Reading
- Sport
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital status: Married
- Religion: Christianity
- Place of birth: Lagos state
Custom
On request
Timeline
Shipping operations manager
Baseplus Nigeria Limited
06.2025 - Current
Shipping operations manager
El & Pope Consulting and Trade logistics Ltd
11.2020 - 05.2025
Bsc. - Public administration
University of Lagos
09.2015 - 09.2019
Foreign Banking Services Department
First bank of Nig. Plc
01.2015 - 10.2020
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