Rahul Upadhyay
About Rahul Upadhyay
Rahul Upadhyay is a Rates Manager at Forto in Berlin, Germany, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in Business Administration and Industrial Engineering, with experience in procurement and supply chain management.
Work at Forto
Rahul Upadhyay has been serving as Rates Manager at Forto since 2020, contributing to the company's operations in Berlin, Germany. In this role, he maintains a comprehensive database of current and historical rates, focusing on data quality to identify market margin opportunities. He supports sales efforts by creating special and negotiated rate sheets tailored for customers. Prior to his current position, he worked as an Associate Rates Manager for eight months and as an Intern in Global Supply Chain (Rates Transformation and Management) for five months, both at Forto. His efforts have played a key role in scaling up Forto's business and laying the groundwork for new country expansions.
Education and Expertise
Rahul Upadhyay holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Jacobs University Bremen, where he studied from 2016 to 2019. He also completed a High School Degree in Business Administration and Management at Pentagon International College from 2012 to 2014. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in both engineering principles and business management, enhancing his capabilities in his current role at Forto.
Background
Before joining Forto, Rahul Upadhyay gained experience as a Procurement Intern at MAN Truck & Bus AG in 2018, where he worked for five months in the Munich Area. He also served as a Student Supervisor in the University Library at Jacobs University Bremen from 2017 to 2019. His diverse background in both corporate and academic settings has contributed to his professional development and understanding of supply chain dynamics.
Key Responsibilities
In his role as Rates Manager at Forto, Rahul Upadhyay collaborates with product and engineering teams to automate internal systems, thereby improving operational efficiency. He assists the Financial Ops team by investigating invoices for discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy. Additionally, he is actively involved in transforming carrier data into live platform rates, enhancing the functionality of the company's online platform. He also plays a crucial role in onboarding new partners and colleagues, providing training on internal quotation and shipping systems.