Freight Supply Chain Operator Apprentice (Air Freight Team)

Quotation Participation: Handle quoting for various queries from customers, network offices, and overseas offices.

Carrier Coordination: Work with carriers to manage the export/import of projects and general forwarding shipments.

Shipment Processing: Oversee the entire shipment process, including:

Arranging pickups or inland transportation Booking with carriers or overseas offices Preparing necessary documents (Airwaybill, Billing Invoice, Certificate of Origin, and customs documents) Forwarding shipments Tracking and tracing to the final destination Ensuring data quality Identifying and addressing problems where authorised

Communication Maintenance: Maintain regular communication with vendors, customers, carriers, and DB Schenker overseas offices throughout the shipment process.

SOP Maintenance: Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that include clients' special requirements such as preferred routings/carriers and key contacts.

Training:

Achieve International Freight Forwarder Specialist L3 Apprenticeship Standard.

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 in order 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

Training Outcome:

Explore various career paths and take advantage of development opportunities within our organisation.

Employer Description:
At DB Schenker, we have the expertise to manage your logistics and transport needs, all from one place. Whatever the size and nature of your business, and however complex your operations, we’ll take care of your logistics by road, rail, air and ocean.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:30

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative