OFF Commercial Co-ordinator Apprentice

Summary

To assist the OFF Commercial Team Leader & OFF Commercial Manager in all aspects of commercial activities, to support the growth and development of the wider International Freight Forwarding (IFF) department. Alongside internal training the apprentice will complete the International Freight Forwarder Level 3 apprenticeship qualification.

Annual wage: £18,000 a year
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Training course: International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch. 2 days per week at the office, 3 days per week working from home.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 30 December
Duration: 1 year 9 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

QUOTATIONS: Manage the daily workload of quotations received from clients, RHQ, UK Sales and/or Yusen Network, in line with department KPI’s;

- Receipt and assessment of opportunity

- Procurement of rates as required

- Comparison of available options to meet the opportunity requirements

- Preparation and presentation of the quotation

- Follow up for result and feedback

Handover of Commercial information to operations as required.

Respond to all quotation requests provided within the agreed timeframes.

PROCUREMENT: Engage and liaise with local Shipping Lines and/or Haulier contacts to obtain and negotiate day to day pricing required.

When required, attend and contribute to local carrier meetings.

Sourcing of competitive rates.

Establish relationships with Yusen carriers.

TARIFF / TOOL MAINTENANCE: Maintain and distribute OFF related tariffs and/or product tools for use by the wider OFF department.

SALES SUPPORT: Support the OFF Sales team with quotations and service information relating to OFF product.

MISCELLANEOUS: Attend and participate in OFF Commercial Team meetings.

Undertake any other duties as requested by the OFF Commercial Team Leader and/or OFF Commercial Manager as may be required in line with the department and/or company strategies or needs.

Where you’ll work

Yusen Logistics

Bradborne Drive

Tilbrook Industry

Milton Keynes

MK7 8BN

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

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Your training course

International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Select freight forwarding services based on customer requirements, taking into account country specific factors, delivery times and modes.
Use generic or bespoke ICT systems in order to enter and monitor data on importing or exporting goods.
Book, plan and monitor international shipments, using manual or ICT systems, in accordance with the rules and regulations that apply to that area of the world and to the goods consigned.
Prepare a customs declaration to a national standard, or give custom clearance instructions to a third party.
Use data systems to submit the information required by customs authorities as part of the management of the international movement of goods.
Produce freight costings and invoices in line with Incoterms, customer profile or sales contract.
Identify and source data from customers, systems or colleagues.
Identify and resolve problems in line with responsibilities.
Create and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
Adapt communication based on the situation and the audience.
Identify problems outside of limits of responsibility and escalate within company policy.
Communicate in writing, preparing communications on technical matters.
Communicate with others verbally, including internal and external customers.
Air. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the air freight industry.
Air. Select and use documentation appropriate to the air freight industry.
Ocean. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the ocean freight industry.
Ocean. Select and use documentation appropriate to the ocean freight industry.
Road. Use and adapt terminology appropriate to the road freight industry.
Road. Select and use documentation appropriate to the road freight industry.
Select freight forwarding services based on customer requirements, taking into account country specific factors, delivery times and modes.
Use generic or bespoke ICT systems in order to enter and monitor data on importing or exporting goods.
Book, plan and monitor international shipments, using manual or ICT systems, in accordance with the rules and regulations that apply to that area of the world and to the goods consigned.
Prepare a customs declaration to a national standard, or give custom clearance instructions to a third party.
Use data systems to submit the information required by customs authorities as part of the management of the international movement of goods.
Produce freight costings and invoices in line with Incoterms, customer profile or sales contract.
Identify and source data from customers, systems or colleagues.
Identify and resolve problems in line with responsibilities.
Create and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers.
Adapt communication based on the situation and the audience.
Identify problems outside of limits of responsibility and escalate within company policy.
Communicate in writing, preparing communications on technical matters.
Communicate with others verbally, including internal and external customers.

Your training plan

On the job training delivered by the employer.

Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3.
Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out regular training.
Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge skills and behaviours to progress and develop.
Identify, track and support 6 hours off the job training activities.
Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Minimum Grade C or 4)
Maths (grade Minimum Grade C or 4)

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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Yusen Logistics is the insight-driven, customer-centric logistics partner to global business. We offer a suite of supply chain solutions delivered with superior quality, insight and expertise. With the ambition to be the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company, we strive for continuous improvement and service excellence across all our operations and activities. We invest in a deep understanding of our customers' business, their customers, the challenges they face and the goals they want to achieve. We use this insight to become an integral part of their success, from strategy through to execution. We deliver this through an extended range of services from International Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, and Supply Chain Solutions to Industry insights covering the full supply chain. And by staying at the forefront of technological and operational innovation, we find a better way to bring our customers even closer to the markets and communities they serve.

http://www.yusen-logistics.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays. 5 days per annum allowed for volunteering. Cycle-to-work scheme. Critical illness cover. Free eye tests. Mentoring programme for all apprentices.

After this apprenticeship

For the right candidate, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there could be progression opportunities available.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SEETEC BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

Paul Cotton

paul.cotton@seetec.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000289212.

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