Elena Van Ek Ferrando
About Elena Van Ek Ferrando
Elena Van Ek Ferrando is the Manager of Pricing at Flexport, specializing in developing innovative pricing strategies and managing high-complexity projects in the global ocean business team.
Title
Elena Van Ek Ferrando currently serves as Manager, Pricing at Flexport in a hybrid work setting.
Education and Expertise
Elena holds a Master of Science in Transport and Supply Chain Management from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam). She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business & Languages, Logistics & Supply Chain Management from Amsterdam School of International Business. Additionally, she studied Supply Chain Management at California State University-Long Beach - College of Business, obtaining a minor in the field.
Professional Background
Elena has an extensive background in the supply chain and technology sectors. She has held various roles at Flexport, including Manager, Pricing and EMEA Marketplace Solutions Manager. Before joining Flexport, she was an Allroundmedewerker at lovemetender, Engagement Specialist at RIFF, Customer Service Representative at Moneyou, Front Office Agent at Short Stay Group, and Marketing & Sales Intern at Short Stay Group.
Flexport Role in Detail
In her current role at Flexport, Elena leads high-complexity projects focused on revolutionizing proposal processes and ocean trade management systems. She designs and implements innovative and scalable pricing strategies leveraging her MS degree. Notably, she collaborates in the global rollout of a cutting-edge Request for Proposal (RFP) system and ensures project lifecycle orchestration for seamless execution.
Skills and Competencies
Elena is highly skilled in program management, stakeholder management, and dependency management. She brings together cross-functional teams, including IT, sales, and finance, to build systems that meet varied departmental needs. She has a proven track record of fostering collaboration and solving complex problems in the technology and supply chain industries. Her approach is driven by a passion for creating value and impact.