Clearing and Haulage Process in NNPC Limited

• SCM (Supply Chain Management) is responsible for ensuring appropriate Contractors are selected for foreign procurement and EPC contracts on Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis, with sufficient financial and logistical capability.
• On exceptional circumstances, SCM can conduct material procurement or EPC contracts using Letters of Credit (LC), but with CEO/MD approval.
• SCM coordinates and monitors freighting, clearing, and forwarding of imports, adhering to local and international regulations.
• Quality control inspections of incoming materials are carried out in collaboration with User Departments.
• SCM provides adequate materials handling equipment through purchase or hire.
• SCM ensures prompt clearing and forwarding of materials to minimize demurrage and ensures prompt processing of Contractors, Vendors, or Suppliers' payments.
• SCM coordinates exports of equipment or materials for repairs or regeneration with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• To establish a Letter of Credit (LC), SCM notifies the Treasury Unit with contract terms and beneficiary details.
• After LC establishment, SCM receives copies for record keeping.
• SCM sends copies of Form M and LC to the supplier.
• Finance receives shipping documents from the supplier and forwards them to SCM after receiving a PAAR from the Authorized Dealer Bank (ADB).
• SCM appoints a clearing agent for shipment documentation and monitoring.
• SCM generates the SON-CAP activation code and sends it to the ADB for the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR).
• ADB receives the shipping document and PAAR code from Treasury and uploads the documents to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Server within 14 days of shipment.
• Treasury receives the PAAR and forwards it to SCM.
• SCM prepares the Single Goods Declaration (SGD) and obtains the Duty Assessment Slip, forwards it to Treasury for payment.
• Treasury pays the customs duty and obtains an acknowledgement receipt, forwards it to SCM.
• Clearing agent arranges for consignment loading and delivery to NNPC's Fast Track Warehouse.
• SCM/Agent requests for material examination and customs release for onward delivery to the required destination.
• Agent prepares the document for finance and forwards it for payment.
• Key performance indicators include accuracy of documents and timely processing, with targets for zero errors and one to two weeks for various processes.

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