Seafreight Intern (West Singapore)

Job description

Learn beyond of what Freight Forwarding is all about.

Your Role

This internship offers the candidates beyond just a glimpse of what Freight Forwarding is all about. We seek to provide an in-depth understanding of Seafreight Operations, through operational experience on all aspects ranging from customer service, operational coordinations with both external and internal parties, shipment level profitability, including management of in-house systems to complete the A-Z operation management process.

Your Responsibilities

·  To go through special-designed trainings (on-line) for introduction and overall view on the understanding of freight forwarding operations.
·  Being attached through buddy system and shadow a more senior colleague within the team on the day-to-day operational handling.
·  "Hands-on" exposure and experience using in-house software systems, before starting to engage in internal liaisons with relevant parties.
·  Providing some basic customer service to clients with the support from fellow team members, towards handling the clients confidently and independently.
·  Regular catch-up session with respective team supervisor / manager / senior manager for sharing of experience and feedback etc.

Your Skills and Experiences

·  Undergraduate in studies relating to Supply Chain & Logistics.
·  Highly motivated individual, with a positive attitude to learn.
·  Independent learner who is able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
·  Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Good Reasons to Join

Logistics is a people business and here at Kuehne + Nagel, we believe that genuine, lasting success is possible only through valuing our employees the way we value our customers. We offer the opportunity where you can learn and develop; to grow and perform to your fullest potential within a highly dynamic global work environment.","datePosted":"2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z