Commercial Pricing Assistant – Apprentice (Fresh Graduate Jobs) Jobs – Africa Global Logistics

Job Title: Commercial Pricing Assistant – Apprentice (Fresh Graduate Jobs)

Organisation: Africa Global Logistics

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

AGL (Africa Global Logistics), the reference multimodal logistics operator in Africa, is part of the MSC family. Connecting the number 1 integrated logistics network in Africa AGL, to the global maritime transport leader MSC, can accelerate the logistical transformation of the continent.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Commercial Pricing Apprentice supports the Commercial team in developing accurate and competitive pricing solutions for logistics services.
• The role provides hands-on exposure to preparing quotations, analysing supplier and operational costs, maintaining pricing information and supporting commercial proposals.
• Through structured learning and practical involvement, the apprentice will develop an understanding of how pricing, cost analysis and margin management contribute to profitability, customer solutions and business growth.
• Support the preparation of accurate and competitive quotations for logistics services.
• Assist in collecting and analysing supplier rates, operational costs and other pricing inputs.
• Coordinate with internal teams and service providers to obtain timely and accurate cost information.
• Maintain and update pricing models, rate sheets, quotation records and related commercial information.
• Support margin analysis and pricing reviews to help ensure proposed rates are commercially viable.
• Assist the Commercial team with pricing for client proposals, tenders and new business opportunities.
• Compare available pricing options and highlight cost or rate differences for review by the supervising team.
• Maintain organised and accurate records of quotations, supplier rates and supporting pricing documentation.
• Work closely with Commercial and Operations teams to support timely responses to pricing requests.
• Support the preparation of basic pricing reports and analysis for commercial decision-making.
• Carry out other related learning assignments and duties as may reasonably be assigned within the Commercial function.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Recent graduate with a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Marketing or another relevant field.
• At the start of their career and seeking practical, hands-on experience in a commercial and logistics environment.
• Genuine interest in logistics, commercial activities, pricing and operations.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability with good attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, organised, curious and willing to learn.
• Able to work with multiple stakeholders and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is an advantage.
• Numerical and analytical thinking
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Learning agility and curiosity
• Planning and organisation
• Communication and collaboration
• Commercial awareness
• Initiative and accountability
• Confidentiality and professional conduct

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: no experience