Team Lead Trade Analytics & Market Intelligence (f/m/d)

Forto; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Forto in Berlin is seeking a Team Lead for Trade Analytics & Market Intelligence to combine hands-on coding with people leadership, shaping our data-driven approach to procurement, pricing, and forecasting.

You will own data architecture, mentor two direct reports, and translate complex data into strategic guidance for senior leadership, partnering across global logistics.

This hybrid role blends high-performance coding with team development in a fast-growing logistics tech company.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of experience in advanced analytics, data science, or quantitative modeling with mentoring or leading juniors.
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL (complex joins, window functions, query optimization).
• Strong programming skills in Python or R for statistical modeling.
• Deep understanding of commercial levers (Pricing, Gross Profit, Yield, Procurement).
• Ability to explain technical concepts to business stakeholders and help team grow.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Data Architecture: architect and maintain data pipelines and models for reporting, forecasting, and yield management.
• Hands-On Development: write and optimize complex SQL/Python/R code; be the escalation point for the team.
• Forecasting & Modeling: build predictive models to anticipate market demand and capacity constraints.
• Visualization: design dashboards that translate data into actionable insights for leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
• Oversee Market Intelligence: merge external market data with internal performance data and guide trade lane strategy.
• Mentor and develop two direct reports; establish best practices for coding, data hygiene, and reporting.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

SQL

Python/R

Communication

Mentoring

Data Modeling

Data Visualization

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master in CS/Stats/Math/Economics

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Looker

Tableau

PowerBI

Jobbeschreibung

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 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

In the Trade Management team, you will join an international and diverse group of passionate experts. We are transforming the way we approach global logistics by moving from intuition-based decisions to a precision-engineered, data-driven strategy. If you are a technical heavyweight who loves to code and model, but also a leader ready to mentor a high-performing team, this is the role for you.

We are seeking a Team Lead for Trade Analytics & Market Intelligence to act as the Ted Lasso of our data analytics team. Reporting directly to the Director of Trade Management, you will own the architectural backbone of our trade management decision-making.

This is a hybrid role. You will spend a significant portion of your time hands-on in the code—building complex data models, writing high-performance queries, and designing algorithms. Simultaneously, you will lead and develop a small, agile team consisting of a seasoned Analyst and a Market Intelligence Specialist.

You will be the bridge between raw data and high-level strategy, directly influencing how we handle Procurement, Pricing, and Forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Strategy & Analytics
  • Own the Data Architecture: Architect and maintain the data pipelines and models that drive our GP reporting, demand forecasting, and yield management engines.
  • Hands-On Development: personally write and optimize complex code (SQL, Python/R) to solve our hardest analytical problems. You are the technical escalation point for the team.
  • Forecasting & Modeling: Build robust predictive models to anticipate market demand and capacity constraints, allowing the Procurement team to buy smarter and the Pricing team to sell more effectively.
  • Visualization: Design comprehensive dashboards (Looker/Tableau/PowerBI) that translate complex data sets into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.

Market Intelligence & Insight Generation

• Synthesize Data: Oversee the gathering of external market data (indices, competitor behavior, macro-trends) and merge it with our internal performance data.
• Strategic Guidance: Provide specific, data-backed recommendations to Trade Managers regarding trade lane strategy, carrier negotiations, and risk management.

People Management & Development

• Build the Team: Manage, mentor, and develop two direct reports (a Market Intelligence Specialist and an Analyst).
• Set the Standard: Establish best practices for coding, data hygiene, and reporting standards within the Trade team.

Resource Management: Prioritize the team’s backlog to ensure we are solving the most critical business problems first.

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of experience in advanced analytics, data science, or quantitative modeling, with at least 1-2 years experience mentoring or leading junior analysts.
• Technical Mastery:
  • Expert-level proficiency in SQL (complex joins, window functions, query optimization).
  • Strong programming skills in Python or R for statistical modeling.
• Deep understanding of commercial levers (Pricing, Gross Profit, Yield, Procurement).
• A proven ability to explain technical concepts to business stakeholders and a passion for helping team members grow their skills.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience specifically within Freight Forwarding, Container Shipping, or Global Logistics.
• Experience with Yield Management or Revenue Management algorithms.
• Familiarity with financial hedging strategies or risk modeling.

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.