Logistics Intern

Description

Summary: Ecolab is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Associate Logistics Trainee to monitor European import/export operations and support planning, contributing to continuous improvement. Highlights: 1. Collaborate cross-functionally within a highly international logistics team 2. Contribute to strategic and continuous improvement initiatives 3. Gain exposure to regional and global supply chain operations **About the Role** Ecolab is seeking an **Associate Logistics Trainee** to join our **European International Logistics Team**. In this role, you will monitor end\- to\-end import and export operations across Europe, maintaining close communication with our 3PL partner, customs brokers, manufacturing plants, and trade compliance teams. You will follow **up on critical customer orders** and provide support to the **planning** area to ensure availability, prioritization, and service continuity. You will monitor end‑to‑end import and export operations across Europe, maintaining close communication with our 3PL partner, customs brokers, manufacturing plants, and trade compliance teams. You will also contribute to strategic and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with Logistics and Customer Service, helping to strengthen operational excellence and documentation controls. 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** * **6‑month contract** within a highly collaborative and international logistics team. * 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** * Foster proactive communication with internal teams to ensure service continuity and timely issue resolution. * Build strong relationships with vendors involved in import processes, service levels, and compliance. * **Monitor end\-to\-end import and export operations** in collaboration with our 3PL partner, ensuring visibility, accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. * **Place, validate, and follow up on critical customer orders**, ensuring prioritization and alignment with customer expectations. * **Provide operational support to the Planning team** to ensure product availability and correct prioritization. * Act as a subject matter expert across international logistics processes, including trade compliance, account management, database maintenance, delivery execution, and exception handling. * Track and analyse KPIs related to quality, service, and cost; propose and implement corrective and improvement actions. * Collaborate closely with the **European Logistics team** to support aligned priorities and seamless operations. * **Support strategic and continuous improvement initiatives** together with Logistics and Customer Service (process optimization, documentation and controls enhancement, and system improvements). * Work autonomously in a fast\-paced environment while proactively supporting internal stakeholders. **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. **Nuestro compromiso con una cultura de inclusión y pertenencia** Ecolab está comprometido con el trato justo e igualitario de todas las personas colaboradoras y postulantes, y con la promoción de los principios de igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo. Reclutaremos, contrataremos, promoveremos, transferiremos y brindaremos oportunidades de desarrollo con base en las calificaciones individuales y el desempeño laboral, en todos los aspectos relacionados con el empleo, la compensación, los beneficios, las condiciones laborales y las oportunidades de crecimiento. Ecolab no discriminará a ninguna persona colaboradora ni postulante por motivos de raza, religión, color, credo, nacionalidad, estado de ciudadanía, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y expresión de género, información genética, estado civil, edad o discapacidad.