Graduate Trainee Recruitment in a Shipping and Logistics Company

Job Title: General Management Trainee Scheme

First Freight Logistic Services Limited is fast growing Shipping and Logistics Company, committed to deliver a complete range of shipping services, designed to fit shipping requirements of all kinds.
Due to innovations and new business ideas, our organization is presently looking for exceptionally committed, innovative and highly motivated graduate, willing to go beyond the call of duty for our company to be part of our trainee programme

Job Summary:
The General Management Trainee programme will train on all aspects of the General Manager's position including import, export, protective indemnity, cargo insurance, shipment documentations, freight forwarding, draft survey and supervisory responsibilities for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of shipping services which must be in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Job Hours: Hourly position (7 hours/day)
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Fresh Graduate/Entry Level Job
Salary Range: ?90,000.00 to ?130,000.00 per month
Job Location: Lagos State

Function
During this trainee programme, candidates are expected to carry out the following responsibilities under proper supervision for nine months, after which successful candidates will be made senior staff of the company

Specific Responsibilities:

• Planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Plans and prepares work schedules for shipment and assigns employees to specific duties to allow for optimum service levels for customer service, yet still adhering to payroll guidelines established by Division Manager.
• Enforces pricing policies on merchandise according to requirements for profitability of the company’s operations as established by corporate policy.
• Coordinates sales promotion activities and prepares, or directs workers preparing merchandise and/or displays.
• Enforces all corporate policies in accordance with set guidelines.
• Supervises employees engaged in the operation of all aspects of shipment, including import, export and draft surveying, if applicable.
• Responsible for shipping logistics, freight forwarding and clearing
• Ensures compliance of employees with established security, sales, and record keeping procedures and practices.
• Answers customer's complaints or inquiries.
• Responsible for tracking shipments for customers in terminals

Requirements and Qualification

• A minimum qualification of HND/Bsc from a recognized tertiary institution is required
• Must be a fast learner and a good team player
• Must be a consistent good role model for the whole organization.
• Must be approachable and accessible to all employees.
• Must pay attention to employee morale and attitudes and address all issues and concerns.

How to Apply
Applicants who meet the following requirements above should begin the application process by submitting their resume and a short application letter to [email protected]
Application Deadline: 20^th November 2015