Sr Specialist Customer Facing SC

Nestlé S.A.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Healthcare

Performance incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Purina is seeking a Senior Specialist, Customer Facing Supply Chain in St. Louis to lead initiatives that improve service, inventory, cost, capacity, and capabilities.

You will use data-driven insights and strong communication to influence decisions across customers, sales, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include building partnerships, planning optimization projects, and driving end-to-end efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, customer-facing operations, order lifecycle management, data analytics, or a related field.
• Proficiency with analytical and reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive relationships with external customer counterparts and advance supply chain improvements.
• Lead internal and external business reviews and leadership engagements using data-driven storytelling.
• Plan and implement supply chain optimization projects across Vet and the broader organization.
• Facilitate integration and clear communication across customers and cross-functional partners.
• Influence long-term supply chain plans to improve end-to-end efficiency.
• Drive alignment on on-time shipment, fill rate, inventory, and order lifecycle performance.
• Use analytical tools to identify root causes, quantify opportunities, monitor results, and support decisions.

Skills

Data analytics

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Our roots were planted here in 1894, and we have since expanded to 24 manufacturing facilities nationwide. St. Louis, a hidden gem, offers a unique blend of big-city amenities and a small-town feel. Discover a rich culture, world-class schools, top-notch healthcare, and affordable living. With neighborhoods to suit every lifestyle, St. Louis is the perfect place to call home. Join us in this vibrant city, where we proudly work together to make a difference in the lives of people, our pets, and the environment.

As a Senior Specialist, Customer Facing Supply Chain, you'll lead initiatives that improve service, inventory, cost, capacity, and capabilities. Using data-driven insights and strong communication skills, you'll identify opportunities, influence decisions, and drive action across customers, sales, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams. Come prepared to build strong partnerships, anticipate customer needs, and drive solutions that enhance service and create business value.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with external customer counterparts; identify and advance supply chain improvements that create value for both the customer and the business
• Lead internal and external business reviews and leadership engagements, using supply chain expertise and data-driven storytelling to recommend improvements and move insights to action
• Plan and implement supply chain optimization projects, coordinating across Vet and the broader organization to improve service, inventory, cost, capabilities, and capacity
• Facilitate integration, collaboration, and clear communication across customers and other cross-functional partners
• Influence long-term internal and external supply chain plans and decisions to eliminate waste and improve end-to-end efficiency
• Drive alignment and execution against key supply chain measures, including on-time shipment, fill rate, inventory management, order lifecycle performance, and other customer service indicators
• Use analytical tools and supply chain data to identify root causes, quantify opportunities, monitor results, and support sound decisions

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, customer-facing operations, order lifecycle management, data analytics, or a related field

Proficiency with analytical and reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Other

• Ability to travel to Vet conferences and customer meetings approximately 15-20%.

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

Salary: $84,715.20 to$117,821.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you’ve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.