Locad Global Leaders Program 2026 [Management Trainee]

The Locad Global Leaders Program (GLP) is our flagship 24-month rotational management trainee program designed to develop the next generation of business leaders. GLP Trainees work directly alongside Founders Country Leads and Function Heads to lead real projects with real impact.

Locad is a tech-enabled logistics platform powering e-commerce fulfillment for global brands across Southeast Asia and Australia. With operations spanning the Philippines Singapore Hong Kong Australia and beyond we help brands store pack and ship orders faster through our network of warehouses and proprietary technology. We are a high-growth startup backed by leading investors and were building the team that will shape the next chapter of commerce logistics in the region.

24 months with four rotations of six months each. You will spend your first three rotations embedded in three assigned business functions. Rotation assignments are determined in collaboration with you based on your background interests and business needs. Example rotation areas are as follows:

• Operations & Fulfilment warehouse network management SLA performance last-mile optimisation
• Commercial & Growth sales strategy client onboarding market expansion
• Finance & Strategy financial planning unit economics business case development
• Product & Technology product roadmap support data analysis cross-functional coordination

Evaluations will be conducted every six months in the first year and annually thereafter.

Eligible Trainees will be assigned an overseas placement for six months in one of Locads key markets. Overseas eligibility is based on first-year performance reviews and business requirements. Visa sponsorship and relocation support are provided for overseas placements.

Eligibility for a Manager role upon successful completion of the 24-month period.

• Lead and manage key projects and initiatives from inception to completion across your assigned functions
• Collaborate with Function Heads Country Leads and the Founders Office to drive high-impact work across multiple stakeholders
• Own end-to-end work streams including change management execution and handover to responsible departments
• Contribute meaningfully to each team you rotate into as an active contributor

Were looking for driven intellectually curious graduates who are ready to lead. The GLP is a demanding high-ownership program so the following are non-negotiables for every Trainee we bring on board:

• Recent graduate (within the last year up to June 2026) with a Bachelors degree in Business Finance Data Analysis STEM or a related field
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Youre comfortable with data and use it to make decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Self-driven highly accountable and able to manage your own workload without being micromanaged
• Genuinely excited about the logistics e-commerce or technology industry

No two GLP Trainees arrive the same way and thats intentional. The qualities below are signals that you may hit the ground running a little faster. If some of these describe you great. If not we still want to hear from you:

• Prior internship experience in consulting logistics tech finance or operations
• Exposure to project management tools (e.g. Notion Asana Jira or similar)
• Comfort working in ambiguous fast-moving environments. You adapt quickly and stay composed under pressure
• Openness and readiness to relocate internationally for the overseas assignment if eligible

You dont need to check every box. If youre driven curious and hungry to build something meaningful we want to hear from you.

• Competitive salary within the job market
• Overseas assignment with full relocation support and visa sponsorship if eligible
• Direct mentorship from a designated senior leader or Founders Office sponsor throughout the program
• Learning & development budget for courses certifications and industry conferences
• Healthcare coverage annual leave and standard employment benefits
• International exposure across Locads operating markets in Asia Australia and USA.
• A peer cohort of fellow GLP Trainees to grow alongside throughout the program

At Locad we believe diversity and representation are fundamental to building a great product and an amazing experiencefor our customers and our people. This starts with how we hire. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion colour national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or any other aspect that makes you you. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Application Deadline:May 31 2026
Batch Start Date:September 2026
Selection Process:

1. Online application & resume submission
2. Written assessment
3. First-round interview with the Talent Acquisition team
4. Two-day case study assessment with the Locad leaders
5. Final interview with Senior Leadership Team

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• Please submit only one application. Multiple applications will not improve your chances and may result in disqualification.