International Logistics Administrator Apprentice

Summary

As an International Freight Forwarding Apprentice you'll delve deep into the core components of this thriving industry. Through our industry-recognized apprenticeship program, you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience, equipping yourself with the knowledge and practical expertise needed to excel in the field.

Annual wage: £13,650 a year
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Training course: International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday Shifts to be confirmed e.g. 9.00am - 5.00pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 26 October
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 2

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

It takes a special kind of drive to keep the world moving; and due to growth, DSV is looking to recruit. Please see the links* at the bottom the page, to find out more about DSV.

Are you ready to kick-start your journey into the world of Freight Forwarding? DSV are recruiting for a Freight Forwarder in Ipswich. Join our dynamic team and embark on an exciting apprenticeship designed to shape you into a skilled and accomplished Freight Forwarder.

As an International Freight Forwarding Apprentice you'll delve deep into the core components of this thriving industry. Through our industry-recognised apprenticeship program, you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience, equipping yourself with the knowledge and practical expertise needed to excel in the field.

Find below the tasks and responsibilities you’ll undertake to acquire the expertise to seamlessly navigate the intricate landscape of Freight Forwarding.

Key Tasks:

Master import/export processes and Cross Trade bookings
Communicate seamlessly with our global network and carrier partners
Check and issue vital documentation, ensuring compliance with customs regulations
Monitor international air freight shipments from start to delivery, ensuring precision and timely arrivals
Maintain real-time visibility on customer consignments, ensuring adherence to DSV protocols
Handle FCL Transport tasks, including learning and routing shipments by road and rail, aiding our journey towards de-carbonisation

Duties / Responsibilities:

Lead customer notifications and promptly resolve challenges to enhance customer experiences
Nurture revenue streams in line with budgetary targets, managing quotations, invoicing, and supplier purchase orders
General administration to support processes that make it easy for our customers to do business with us

Training and Qualifications gained:

Level 3 International Freight Forwarding Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills in maths and English if required

What can we offer you?

An opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 75,000, operating in over 95+ countries
Be part of a company that has strong ambitions and targets for sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally. Please click on link at the bottom of the page for further details on how DSV is working towards these targets
Be part of a company that has strong company values, to find out more about DSV, including our Values, click the link at the bottom of the page

If you want to know a bit about DSV Careers, please see below;

At DSV, we're not just offering an apprenticeship; we're offering an opportunity to be an integral part of our journey forward. Your dedication and commitment will contribute to our ongoing success while shaping your own flourishing career in Freight Forwarding.

Join us and be a catalyst for innovation and local empowerment in one of the most exciting industries today. Are you ready to pave the way for your future with DSV? Apply now and let's forge a path towards success together.

Links:

Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QJLhUSBN_0
Link - https://www.dsv.com/en/sustainability-esg
Link - https://www.dsv.com/en/about-dsv
Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnMpG10Po3w

Where you’ll work

Foxs Marina

The Strand

Ipswich

IP2 8SA

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

SR APPRENTICESHIPS 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.