Freight Operations Apprentice - Manchester, United Kingdom - Seetec Outsource Training & Skills

Seetec Outsource Training & Skills

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

An exciting Apprenticeship opportunity to support the global operation of Ligentia UK Limited, provide support on behalf of the International Freight Forwarding Division.

You will become skilled in receiving shipping orders & arranging/monitoring the progress/final delivery, developing experience, ensuring all contractual obligations & service levels are met.

As an apprentice, in addition to formal training, you will gain real hands-on experience in the following areas:

Principles of International shipping (e.g. Incoterms)
Key import and export procedures
Networking by interacting with global offices
Customer service skills
HM Custom's procedures in relation to the importation of goods from outside of the EU
Liaison with shipping lines / airlines and transport providers for cost and routing information
Basic consignment profit and loss
IT systems and how they support the operation
Making and submitting electronic import, export and transit Customs declarations for consignments moving by air, road and ocean freight
Provide project coordinators with advice on Customs requirements and procedures to help ensure compliance with Customs regulations
Preparation of customs documentation for import and export consignments moving by air, road and ocean freight
Advising project coordinators of available flights/vessels, routes, freight rates and ancillary charges and recommend the best option
Negotiation with freight carriers, establishing freight rates and service levels, making freight bookings and ensuring that the needs of our clients are met
Liaising with project coordinators and other departments transport, warehouse, packing, finance to ensure the smooth running of jobs
Develop relationship with allocated customers
Adhere to Customs Compliance procedures and documentation
Work with Carriers and Handling Agents to resolve exceptions and discrepancies as they arise
Liaise with Transport & Warehouse teams on shipment or airfreight planning and coordination
Liaise directly with overseas offices on shipment or airfreight planning and coordination