Global Trade Analyst (Entry-Level)

Location: Lagos
Type: Hybrid

Description

• Successful candidates must be adaptable, research-driven, and capable of learning complex regulatory, operational, and systems-based processes.
• This role is ideal for technically inclined candidates interested in building a career in international trade compliance, customs operations, freight forwarding, regulatory affairs, and trade technology systems
• Elyon Global Shipping Limited is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Global Trade Analyst to support international trade operations, customs compliance, ERP implementation activities, and cross-border logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support international import/export compliance and customs brokerage operations.
• Assist with shipment monitoring, trade data validation, compliance screening, and documentation control.
• Support compliance activities relating to Nigerian and international customs procedures and trade regulations.
• Support ERP and trade management system implementation projects, including data validation, process documentation, testing, and operational support.
• Conduct research on:
  • World customs regulations
  • Trade restrictions and PGA compliance requirements
  • HTS/HS tariff classification
  • Import admissibility requirements
• Assist in workflow automation, operational reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Review and process trade documentation including:
  • Packing Lists
  • SON, NAFDAC, FDA, NHTSA, USDA, MHRA, EMA and related regulatory documentation
  • Bills of Lading
  • Air Waybills
  • Customs documentation
  • Commercial Invoices
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, shipping lines, carriers, terminals, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and operational reports.
• Identify documentation discrepancies, operational gaps, and potential compliance risks.

Requirements

• High attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional final year students with strong academic performance may also be considered.
• Minimum qualification: HND (Upper Credit) or Bachelor’s Degree (Second Class Upper – 2:1)
• Disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Relations, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Psychology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Maritime Studies, Or related fields.
• Ability to learn technical regulatory, operational, and ERP system processes quickly.

Preferred Knowledge
Experience or familiarity with any of the following is an advantage:

• Freight forwarding operations
• Import/export documentation
• International shipping operations
• ERP, logistics, or trade compliance systems
• Data management and process automation.
• HTS/HS tariff classification
• Customs clearance procedures