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.  

About the role

Join the Pricing Desk Europe (PDE) and play a vital role in driving profit and volume growth at Forto. As a working student, 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be part of the Pricing Desk Europe, which is enabling us to further scale the Sea Freight Product.

  • Support commercial teams with pricing and pricing strategies.

  • Ensure quotational excellence for our customers.

  • Manage processes that are sustainable and scalable on a global level.

  • Build bridges between innovative Forto Systems and the “traditional” world of Freight Forwarding in close collaboration with our Tech-Product Teams.

Required Skills and Experience

  • A curious and analytical mind with an interest in exploring sea freight pricing.

  • An open mindset, willing to challenge and see new ways.

  • A liking for coordinating processes and strong organizational and time management skills.

  • A structured and independent way of working with attention to detail.

  • Good Excel or Google Sheets skills and are fluent in English.

  • The ability to work independently, but also collaboratively as part of a team.

  • Motivation, drive, and flexibility necessary to succeed in a challenging and fast-paced 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.