Graduate Apprentice Trainee, Logistics

About the Role

This role is offered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), providing a structured, 1-year practical, hands-on On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunity for engineering graduates and diploma holders to build industry-ready capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to operations in booking & tracking Transport from suppliers to Plants in Bangalore using TMS & digital platform.
• Secure data quality of transactional data.
• Coordinate with TTI Logistics approved Liners, Forwarders, Transporters, CHA’s, Overseas offices & Customers for lining up Sea/ Air/ Surface Freight movements.
• Maintain close coordination with Customer (Internal & External) for their day-to-day requirements.
• Monitor end-to-end activities including transportation, custom clearance, freight, and delivery.
• Receive pre-arrival notifications from LSP / coordinate with LC for delivery slots.
• Use TMS (Transport Management Systems) like ATLAS / XTR / A4D to support transport operations.
• Manage the delivery of commodities and shipments from the port to the customer/consignee's warehouse facility.
• Maintain KPIs – Formalize, Record and Maintain KPI.
• Obtain, check, and prepare documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with overseas countries' regulations and fiscal regimes.
• Arrange air transport for urgent and high-value freight and manage the risk door-to-door.
• Visualize transport & operational risks in advance.
• Handle special arrangements for transporting delicate cargos/ DG/ ODC.
• Maintain communication and control through all phases of the journey, including Management Reports.
• Proactively work with transportation & shipping teams to identify shipments at risk of not meeting delivery expectations based on mode, service level, miles and equipment type.
• Follow the escalation process for deviation reporting.
• Participate & contribute to morning meetings, VPS & 5S activities.
• Monitor Pre-Carriage, Freight & On-Carriage activities & cost through TMS usage.
• Communicate with Overseas Volvo plants/ suppliers/ customers for Imports/ Exports flows.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• TMS (Transport Management Systems) like ATLAS / XTR / A4D
• Office365 Apps

Qualifications

• University/college graduate in BE/B.Tech/B.Sc/B.Com or BBA in Operations.
• Certification in Analytics/ Foreign Trade is an added advantage.
• Fluent in English & Good Communication Skills.
• High on Integrity and Strong Ethics.
• Proficient in Interpersonal skills & strong in customer service relationship.
• Self-motivated & Innovative.
• Perseverance, Continuous improvement & Quality mindset.