OFF Commercial Co-ordinator Apprentice
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.
Training:
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.
Training Outcome:
For the right candidate, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there could be progression opportunities available.
Employer Description:
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.
Working 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.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative