Logistics Coordinator Apprenticeship

Summary

We have an exciting new apprenticeship opportunity working as a Logistics Coordinator for a great company in Wednesbury. You will be responsible for controlling stocks and administer deliveries within internal and external warehouses under the direction of the Logistics Manager alongside completing your Business Admin Apprenticeship Level 3.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 to £22,010.56 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Mon - Fri 8.50 am to 5.00pm Then the last working Friday of the month, finish at 2pm. 37 hours a week hours a week
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 28 October
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Control and administer stock from the port and subsidiary by ensuring deliveries are raised and picked as per Shipping Instructions given by the Commercial Dept. This will be administered utilising the wealth of experience to make it cost effective
Regularly review accounts with the Commercial teams to control and drive deliveries from ports and Darlaston
Deputise in the absence of the Logistics Manager
Follow up customer stock ordered and plan in an organised and timely manner
Identify and act upon customer slow moving stock by liaising with
Commercial responsible and customer.
Maintain integrity and accuracy of all computer data in accordance with the Data protection act
Update and maintain port and logistics records for all customers by utilising the Central Database for contacts
Analyse data and produce regular and bespoke reports to the Logistics Manager
Communicate between QA Dept and Sales on all reject returns request and plan accordingly
Updating of all transport logs on a daily basis for Finance Dept, QA and Commercial Dept
Work closely and in liaison with the logistics team to jointly manage all Key accounts and aim for load optimisation.
Invest time to develop relationships with key contacts throughout the customer’s business
All customer complaints are reported to ensure a satisfactory conclusion by contacting the relevant departments.

Where you’ll work

HEATH ROAD

DARLASTON

WEST MIDLANDS

WS10 8XL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

WALSALL COLLEGE

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.

Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.

Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.

Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.

Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.

Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.

Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.

Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Acerinox’s Mission, Vision and Values guide the entire Group towards its Purpose: to be a global leader in the manufacture of stainless steels and high performance alloys, thus creating the most efficient materials for the future, maximising the benefits for society and building value for its stakeholders

https://www.acerinox.com/en/index.html (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A potential permanent opportunity available to candidate after successfully completing their apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALSALL COLLEGE

Jassi Kainth

jkainth@walsallcollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277829.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 18 October at 11:59pm)

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