Erstellt am 18. Juni 2026
Associate Specialist, Ocean Product and Pricing
APL Logistics Ltd
Hamburg, Hamburg 20095, Germany
Vollzeit
Reference: 175530731
Job Description
At APL Logistics, we focus on connecting supply chains across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial, and Retail sectors, globally. Join us and discover how our business within this industry is dependent on our network of passionate colleagues, clients, and partners.
Together, we inspire business, drive trade, and make life run more smoothly for everyone - including you. What's our secret? Never thinking in terms of 'I' and 'You'. Inclusive, welcoming, and supportive: we work as one. And as one, we deliver.
Right now, we're looking for a new colleague to join our Procurement in the position of Associate Specialist, Ocean Product & Pricing.
This role will provide the forwarding business with International Logistic Product support, acting as product lead for EMEA region.
Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
What we are offering:
The typical salary range for this position is: € 45,000 - € 55,753
The actual salary offer will take into account multiple factors including skills and experience. Please note that the salary details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only, not total compensation, which includes bonus and benefits.
This role is also open in alternative locations (London, UK and Rotterdam, Netherlands). The local salary ranges will be shared accordingly before the interview process.
At APL Logistics, we focus on connecting supply chains across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial, and Retail sectors, globally. Join us and discover how our business within this industry is dependent on our network of passionate colleagues, clients, and partners.
Together, we inspire business, drive trade, and make life run more smoothly for everyone - including you. What's our secret? Never thinking in terms of 'I' and 'You'. Inclusive, welcoming, and supportive: we work as one. And as one, we deliver.
Right now, we're looking for a new colleague to join our Procurement in the position of Associate Specialist, Ocean Product & Pricing.
This role will provide the forwarding business with International Logistic Product support, acting as product lead for EMEA region.
Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
- Support vendor rate and capability analysis
- Continuous carrier portfolio review for services specific to the region
- Support procurement activities for spot bids and RFQs
- Research for market intel and prepare relevant materials in support of commercial activities of EMEA commercial team
- Review and analyse key customer profitability reports
- Coordinate rate management process for trades managed by EMEA Procurement
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in freight forwarding
- Strong analytical skills and mindset
- Good Excel skills
- Self-confident and openminded individual
- Flexibility and ability to work with time constraints
- Proficiency in English is required, knowledge of the second European Language would be an asset (German, Dutch, other)
- Previous experience with Rate Management system is an asset
What we are offering:
- Participation in our global Cash Bonus Plan
- Employer funded public transport ticket (HVV ProfiTicket) or transportation allowance
- Company pensions scheme (bAV)
- Flexible working times & a hybrid work model
- Regular trainings and excellent development opportunities within APL Logistics globally
- Working in an open team with a supportive working atmosphere.
The typical salary range for this position is: € 45,000 - € 55,753
The actual salary offer will take into account multiple factors including skills and experience. Please note that the salary details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only, not total compensation, which includes bonus and benefits.
This role is also open in alternative locations (London, UK and Rotterdam, Netherlands). The local salary ranges will be shared accordingly before the interview process.
