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Junior Project Manager

Bleckmann B.V., Sauk Trail Beach, WI, United States


At Bleckmann,we’vebeendeliveringonpromisessince1862. As a market leader insupplychain managementforfashionandlifestylebrands, we keeptheshow runningbehindthescenes —frommovingboxestomovingdata,frompack &shiptoITandHR.
Butwe’renotjustlogisticsexperts.We’reThe Backstage Crew — atight-knitteam of 6,500+peoplewhomake fashionandlifestylebrandsshinebydoingtheworkthatmattersmost, out ofthespotlight but never out of impact.
Whetheryou'reonthewarehouse floor orbehinda screen,you’llfind:
Strongconnectionswithcolleagueswhosupportandcelebrateyou.
Fastgrowthin a companythat’sexpandingacrossEurope,theUS,andAsia.
High energyin adynamicenvironmentwherenotwodaysarethesame.
Guidedfreedomtotakeinitiative,solveproblemsyourway,andgrowyourcareer.
Webelieveinentrepreneurship, expertise, excellence,andengagement—andwe live thesevalueseveryday.Fromrepairingreturnedgoodstoreducingwaste, we helpbrandsextendproductlifecycleswithsustainabilityin mind.
Soifyou’rereadytorollouttheredcarpetforourclients —andforeachother—we’vegota spotforyou.
Behindthescenes iswheretherealexcitementbegins. Readytojoinus?
Tasks and responsibilities:

You will help

manage and execute projects within the AI Launch Program . Typical projects include:
Supporting business teams (e.g. Sales, Customer Service, Back Office, warehouse admin) in setting up and running AI pilots
Coordinating the rollout of new AI tools (e.g. copilots, automations) across sites and teams
Organising AI-related activities such as awareness sessions, trainings, and innovation bootcamps
As Junior Project Manager, you will be responsible for:
Initiating AI-related projects

Clarifying objectives, scope and expected business outcomes
Identifying key stakeholders (IT/Data, business owners, HR/L&D, site management)
Documenting the problem statement and success criteria together with the business owner

Developing and monitoring a project plan

Building realistic timelines for pilots, rollouts and training waves
Coordinating tasks across central functions and local sites
Managing dependencies (e.g. data availability, tooling, peak seasons)

Supporting the business case and tracking benefits

Helping to estimate potential impact (e.g. time saved, error reduction, service level improvement)
Tracking basic costs (licenses, training time, set-up effort)
Following up on pilot KPIs and summarising results

Coordinating project teams

Assembling small cross-functional teams (operations, support functions, IT/Data, AI champions)
Ensuring tasks are completed on time and with the agreed quality
Preparing and following up on project meetings and workshops

Monitoring and reporting progress

Maintaining action logs, risk/issue lists and status reports for each pilot or workstream
Preparing clear, concise updates for the AI Program Lead, project sponsors and Steering Committee
Escalating risks or blockers in a timely and structured way

Supporting AI awareness and innovation activities

Helping organise AI trainings, demos and communication (in coordination with HR/L&D and Comms)
Coordinating the AI Innovation Bootcamp and other ideation activities (collecting ideas, preparing materials, following up actions)
Supporting the AI Champions network (regular calls, sharing templates, gathering feedback)

Delivering project results

Ensuring that agreed deliverables (pilot outcomes, documentation, process changes) are produced
Supporting the handover of successful pilots into “business as usual” (SOPs, ownership, KPIs)

Profile:

We are looking for a

junior project manager with a strong interest in logistics and digital/AI innovation , who enjoys working with different teams and turning ideas into concrete actions.
You have a

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree

(e.g. Business, IT, Logistics Management, or similar)
Around 2-3 years of relevant work experience , preferably in a project, operations, or consulting role
You are

interested in AI and digital tools

and are motivated to learn how they can improve processes (no deep technical AI expertise required)
You have

strong analytical skills

and can structure problems, plans and reports clearly
You are

eager to learn

and open to developing yourself in project management and AI-related topics
You are a

team player

who can also work independently and take ownership of your tasks
You are

well-organised , follow up on actions and keep stakeholders informed
You are

flexible and willing to travel

between different sites when needed
You are

determined and persistent , and you can keep momentum in projects even when things get complex
You speak

Dutch and English fluently

and have a

good command of Spanish
What do we offer ?

We offer a varied role with a high degree of autonomy and a pleasant working environment. You will have the opportunity to develop your project management and leadership skills in a learning environment. This position is ideal for further growth within Bleckmann!
The salary is in accordance with the employment conditions regulations of Bleckmann Belgium NV.
CulturalFit: The 4 E’s of Bleckmann

Entrepreneurship:Bringsaproactive, opportunity-drivenmindset.Abletospotandact on AIopportunitiesthatcreatevalueforBleckmannanditsclients.
Expertise:Demonstratesdeepknowledgeandcredibilityin AI, data,andtransformation. Sharesinsightsandbuildsconfidenceacrossteams.
Energy:Operateswithdrive,resilience,anda hands-on attitude.Motivatesothersandmaintainsmomentum even in complex orambiguoussituations.
Engagement:Buildsstrongrelationshipsacrosstheorganisation.Listens,connects,andcollaborateswithauthenticityandpurpose.
Working in a team of enthusiastic colleagues
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