International Freight Forwarding Apprentice
DSV Road
About the Role
Are you ready to kick-start your journey into the world of Freight Forwarding? DSV are recruiting for a Freight Forwarder in Sheffield. 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 garner the expertise to seamlessly navigate the intricate landscape of Freight Forwarding.
Key Tasks:
- Mastering export processes and bookings
- Engaging in seamless communication with our extensive network and carrier partners across the globe
- Championing the meticulous checking and issuance of vital documentation including master bills, house bills of lading and ensuring compliance with export customs regulations
- Taking charge of monitoring international freight shipments from inception to delivery, ensuring precision and timely arrivals at designated destinations
- Maintaining real-time visibility on customer consignments, guaranteeing adherence to service level and operational protocols
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Spearheading customer notifications and swiftly resolving challenges, exemplifying our commitment to great customer experiences
- Nurturing revenue streams in alignment with budgetary targets, handling quotations, invoicing, and supplier purchase orders with finesse
- Undertaking general administrative duties, supporting our processes that make it easy for our customers to do business with us
Progress onto higher level qualifications.
About the Training
International Freight Forwarding Specialist Level 3.
About the Employer
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Training Provider
SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
Course/Training
International freight forwarding specialist (level 3)