Ecolab

Logistics Project Manager Trainee

ESP - Catalonia - Barcelona Full time

About the Role

Ecolab is seeking an Logistics Project Manager Trainee to join our European International Logistics Team.

This role is ideal for a detail oriented, proactive professional who enjoys learning, collaborating cross functionally, and working in a dynamic, fast-paced, proactive professional who enjoys learning, collaborating cross‑functionally, and working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

What’s in It for You

  • Access to leading tools, systems, and professional learning resources.
  • Competitive benefits and exposure to regional and global supply chain operations.
  • Work in a company globally recognized for ethics, safety, and sustainability.

What You Will Do

  • Working on the implementation of an EU logistics transformational project, improving the freight audit process across regions and vendors.
  • Ensuring proactive communication with the Project Team to ensuring prioritization and alignment
  • Foster proactive communication with internal teams to ensure project progress and timely issue resolution.
  • Building and sustaining strong relationships with vendors involved in operational and compliance requirements
  • Maintain end‑to‑end process integrity, visibility, accuracy, compliance, and timely issue resolution with proper prioritization and alignment to project expectations
  • Ensuring full traceability and thorough follow‑up of critical topics, including documentation, delivery execution, and exception handling,
  • Collaborating closely with the European Logistics teams to capture all relevant operational scenarios.
  • Applying TPM and Continuous Improvement initiatives to implement corrective and optimization actions.
  • Work autonomously in a fast-paced environment while supporting internal stakeholders and contributing to overall project success.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Previous experience in logistics, transportation, operations, or related fields.
  • SAP experience.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Basic proficiency in Power BI and Power Automate.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Visio.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Strong and assertive communication skills.
  • No visa sponsorship available.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in international Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, or similar.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and Access.
  • Experience developing end-to-end processes (process descriptions, flows, RACI).
  • Previous project management experience.
  • Exposure to TPM or Lean methodologies.

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