Operations /Transport & Logistics Business Apprenticeship
Reporting directly to the Operations Supervisor the Operations/Transport & Logistics (Apprentice) is responsible for supporting all transport movements in and out of our warehouse and 3rd party storage installations to assist with ensuring they are handled efficiently and in a cost effective manner whilst maintaining customer experience and is delivered to the highest standard.
Acting as the bridge between Warehouse, Sales and Purchasing teams the role of Operations/Transport & Logistics (Apprentice) directly supports the Operations Team and is pivotal in ensuring all stakeholder communication is accurate and effective whilst ensuring the business is demonstrating a constant continuous improvement ethos to reduce cost, increase customer experience and develop overall operational efficiency.
Specific Duties:
Supporting the Operations Supervisor with costing and booking all freight in/out of the warehouse along with all direct delivery requirements. This includes all UK mainland, European and Irish freight as well as arranging tipping of all deep sea container freight at destination Supporting the Operations Supervisor with arranging all customer/supplier collections and returns as per our returns process Supporting the Operations Supervisor with ensuring all freight handler invoicing is received in a timely manner and is correct as per goods received. This includes any off site storage and container freight Supporting the Operations Supervisor with daily freight and parcel requirements ensuring all customer details have been logged and accurate paperwork is produced Supporting the Operations Supervisor with processing all orders from our largest client RS Components, this includes: Processing weekly orders received each Wednesday Adding totals of all new orders and proving an update to the senior team Running the monthly EDI report Updating the RS Schedule Actioning the RS order forecast and bringing forward where possible to ensure order values are maximised. Organising the delivery plan Arranging return pallets Booking and overseeing all transport requirements through the handler Booking all products onto the RS portal for delivery Plan in back orders onto the delivery schedule Monitor and arrange all offsite storage movements as required. Liaise directly with client for all issues and discrepancies on deliveries Check pallet manifest and pick notes against client advice note Confirm all proof of delivery documentation as per delivery process Supporting the Operations Supervisor with overseeing bulk offsite storage movements including booking all call forwards and ensuring all paperwork is accurately produced along with maintaining the accurate pallet count spreadsheet and for ensuring all invoicing is received in a timely manner and is correct Supporting the Operations Supervisor with printing all daily deliveries and preparing all paperwork for Warehouse Operations Supporting the Operations Supervisor with printing labels for Warehouse Operations as required for example: QMP/ Warehouse 52 Supporting the Operations Supervisor with CHEP process including logging all pallet transfers, ordering new pallets as and when required whilst ensuring sufficient stocks are maintained Supporting the Operations Supervisor in any planned and ad hoc tasks as required to ensure the operational effectiveness of the businessTraining:
Training will be completed with City of Wolverhampton College
Training Outcome:
There may be the opportunity of a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:
Barton Storage Systems, your trusted trade-only supplier with over 60 years of excellence serving the UK and international markets. Through our UK distributor network, we deliver premium-quality storage equipment, innovative handling systems, and reliable access solutions that meet evolving industry demands.
Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 5.00pm. Friday, 8:30am - 4.30pm.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working