The Company Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers, and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected, and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice. The successful candidate will assist the Ocean Freight Forwarding (OFF) Commercial Team Leader and OFF Commercial Manager in all aspects of commercial activities, to support the growth and development of the wider International Freight Forwarding (IFF) department. This apprenticeship role will offer a salary of £18,000 per annum and will be based at our site in Milton Keynes (MK7 8BN) with the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days per week (Subject to Business Requirements). Benefits Up to 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days of Volunteer Leave per year Opportunity for Unpaid Leave Health Cash Plan Free Eye Test Employee Referral Scheme Cycle to Work scheme Critical Illness Cover Free online Fitness Platform i.e., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition On-Site Mental Health First Aiders Employee benefits i.e., Free eye test, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service Tailored development and career opportunities Main Responsibilities Manage the daily workload of quotations received from clients, RHQ, UK Sales and/or Yusen Network, in line with department KPI’s. 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. Maintain and distribute OFF related tariffs and/or product tools for use by the wider OFF department. Support the OFF Sales team with quotations and service information relating to OFF product. 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. Key Requirements 5 GCSEs; minimum grade 4 in Maths and English. Confident in the use of Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Sharepoint. Power BI knowledge advantageous. Ability to prioritise workload and work on multiple tasks concurrently. Excellent Attention to detail - Strong numerical skills. Financial (profit & loss) understanding. Confident and professional communicator, verbally & written. Excellent Customer Service skills. Proactive & flexible approach. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential.