Global Operations Associate

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 As an Operations Specialist (f/m/d) in Sea Freight Export, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality transport execution, providing comprehensive customer service, and driving a high level of customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Advise and support clients on the entire logistics process. Manage shipments from booking to invoicing, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. Communicate and coordinate with key partners, such as customs and carriers. Prepare and document manual quotations accurately and efficiently. Ensure and improve the quality of customer processes, leveraging data analysis to drive enhancements. Required Skills and Experience Practical experience in Sea Freight Export operations. A highly data-driven and organized work ethic. Business fluent in German and good English skills. Excellent communication and organizational skills. A high degree of motivation and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and demanding team environment. A proactive mindset and strong analytical skills. 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

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. What you will do Trade Strategy & Market Development: Define and execute the commercial strategy for designated trade lanes with full P&L awareness. Monitor market dynamics, competitor moves, and rate environments to inform strategy. Identify and develop new trade corridors and volume opportunities in close collaboration with Sales. Contribute to annual budget planning, volume forecasting, and capacity commitments for the trade. Drive the digital evolution of our sea freight product together with various stakeholders. Customer & Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key shippers and carrier partners. Lead commercial negotiations on contracts, agreements, and service commitments. Pricing & Revenue Management: Set and manage freight rate levels, surcharges, and contract structures in alignment with the pricing function. Analyse contribution margins across customer segments and drive yield improvement initiatives. Engage in tender processes for major accounts. Capacity & Space Management: Manage and grow our trade volume for your trades. Manage vessel space allocation across designated trade lanes, balancing utilisation targets with revenue yield objectives. Work with network and operations teams to input into capacity deployment decisions. Cross-functional Collaboration: Liaise with operations, network planning, finance, legal, and product teams to ensure service reliability and contract compliance. Required Skills and Experience 7–10+ years of progressive experience in contai

Location: Berlin or Hamburg At Freenow by Lyft, we are on a mission to empower smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. Following Lyft's recent acquisition of Freenow in Europe, we are seeking an experienced leader to drive growth in our German and Austrian operations, serving as the critical bridge between global strategy and local execution. You will excel at managing relationships up and down the organization, ensuring central roadmaps align with German market realities while driving hyper-local growth. Reporting directly to the VP Operations, Europe, you will steward the Freenow by Lyft business across Germany and Austria, serving as a key driver of local market growth. In this role, you will collaboratively steer the P&L alongside regional and central leadership, combining strategic vision with hands-on operational oversight. As a strong representative for the Freenow by Lyft brand, you will align the needs of different customer segments while building and managing regulatory and stakeholder relationships that support our local operations and long-term growth. YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE: You will play a key role in driving our German and Austrian operations. This role combines strategic leadership, commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and hands-on execution to support Freenow by Lyft's growth in the market. P&L Management & Commercial Acumen: Collaboratively steer the German and Austria P&L alongside regional leadership, proactively negotiating for the resources and investment needed to fuel local growth. Collaborate with the Marketplace Performance team to steer supply and demand, leveraging understanding of unit economics to optimize the dynamic marketplace. Identify and develop new revenue streams from concept to realization, including growth pillars such as Medical and Dispatch solutions. Operational Excellence & Growth: Lead the "Local Growth Team" model, inspiring a high-

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 skil

Why project44? At project44, we believe in better. We challenge the status quo because we know a better supply chain isn’t just possible—it’s essential. Better for our customers. Better for their business. Better for the world. With our Decision Intelligence Platform, Movement , we’re redefining how global supply chains operate. By transforming fragmented logistics data into real-time, AI-powered insights, we empower companies to connect instantly, see clearly, act decisively, and automate intelligently. Our Supply Chain AI enhances visibility, drives smarter execution, and unlocks next-gen applications that keep businesses moving forward. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, with a 2nd HQ in Bengaluru, India, we are powered by a diverse global team that is tackling the toughest logistics challenges with innovation, urgency, and purpose. If you’re driven to solve meaningful problems, leverage AI to scale rapidly, drive impact daily, and be part of a high-performance team – we should talk. About the Role: As a Solutions Engineer , you’ll serve as a senior technical and business advisor responsible for driving complex enterprise sales engagements and shaping how project44 delivers value to the market. This role is both strategic and hands-on, you will lead technical discovery and solution design for our largest customers, mentor the next generation of Solutions Engineers, and partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Sales to influence the direction of our platform. You are a storyteller, technologist, and strategist who can articulate how project44 technology transforms global supply chains, and back it up with architectural depth and operational know-how. Key Accountabilities: Lead technical strategy and solution design for complex global enterprise opportunities. Serve as the primary technical authority during sales engagements-partnering closely with Account Executives to develop and execute ac

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 At Forto, the sales pipeline starts with you. As a Sales Development Representative (f/m/d), your job is to open doors with high-potential customers, and book qualified meetings for our Sales Managers. You’ll become an expert on our customers, outreach strategy, and value proposition, while helping drive growth across Germany. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys dealing with people, and wants a launchpad into a career in Sales. Key Responsibilities Generate pipeline: Identify, research, and engage with ideal customer profiles across all outbound channels (e.g., cold calls, emails, LinkedIn). Think creatively and test new approaches to spark engagement. Book qualified meetings: Own the top of the funnel. Schedule high-quality discovery meetings for Sales Managers - enabling them to uncover customer needs and tailor our value proposition. Maintain CRM hygiene: Accurately record all prospecting activities, lead qualifications, and appointment details in our CRM (Salesforce). Test and learn: Share insights from the field - objections, messaging, tactics - with Sales and Marketing to refine our go-to-market strategy. Required Skills and Experience 1+ years in Sales, with a proactive, confident approach to outreach (esp. cold calling) Native level (C2) fluency in German and good English, with strong written and verbal communication skills Resilient self-starter who’s curious, motivated, and eager to grow Strong organizational and time-management skills Pr