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ABOUT US
What if your work could drive change in a globally established industry, shaping processes that touch every corner of the world? At Forto, we are at the forefront of change, harnessing the power of AI to revolutionise logistics. We want to reinvent digital supply chains to be transparent, frictionless and sustainable. From day one, our mission has been to simplify global trade – creating a seamless and efficient logistics process.
YOUR ROLE
Join the Pricing Desk Europe (PDE) and play a vital role in driving profit and volume growth at Forto. You will support the commercial team by providing timely and accurate quotations and contribute to Forto's growth through collaboration with our tech teams. Your role is essential in delivering precise and prompt quotations, enhancing the customer experience, and advancing Forto’s strategic growth initiatives.
YOU WILL
- Prepare and deliver accurate sea freight quotations within agreed turnaround times, directly supporting commercial teams in driving new business.
- Develop and apply competitive pricing strategies based on market rates, carrier data, and lane-specific trends, while acting as a core interface between trade, commercial, and operations to ensure alignment on strategy and execution.
- Execute quality checks on rate calculations, surcharges, and currency conversions to safeguard margins and pricing accuracy.
- Maintain and continuously improve pricing tools, rate sheets, and templates in Excel or Google Sheets to ensure data integrity and consistency.
- Collaborate closely with our Tech-Product teams to enhance pricing systems and automate quotation workflows, bridging traditional freight forwarding practices with digital solutions.
- Manage pricing processes that are sustainable and scalable across our European Sea Freight network.
YOU BRING
- Practical knowledge or hands-on experience in logistics, ideally sea freight, with an interest in pricing structures and carrier market dynamics.
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills for managing, analyzing, and validating pricing data.
- A structured, detail-oriented, and independent working style, paired with strong organizational and time management skills.
- An open, curious mindset with the drive to challenge existing approaches and explore new ways of working.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across commercial and tech teams.
- Business fluency in German and English.
- Motivation, drive, and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Don’t fit all of our criteria? That’s okay! We know that you might be hesitant to apply if you don’t meet all our requirements, but here at Forto, we pride ourselves on embracing diverse perspectives and celebrating potential. If you are passionate about this position and the Forto values, please apply anyway. There could be a place for you in this role - or another one that’s a perfect fit!
WHY WORK WITH US?
Our team is hard-working, constantly seeking to maximise the impact of their work, but we put our people first, always winning with care. We value efficient systems and swift, direct communication. We want everyone to have their time to speak, so that we can embrace diverse perspectives to help drive towards solutions always.