Supply Chain Leadership Development Associate

Nestlé S.A.; Davenport (IA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Rotation program

Job summary

Nestlé Purina in Davenport, IA, offers a Management Development Associate program designed to fast-track future leaders through a structured, hands-on rotation across manufacturing and supply chain functions. As a Supply Chain MDA, you will explore quality assurance, safety, engineering, production, R&D, information systems, and operations performance to optimize inventory and end-to-end processes.

A bachelor’s degree and willingness to relocate are required, with starting pay of $73,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field by June 2027 or sooner.
• Willingness to relocate to Nestlé Purina sites across the U.S.
• Available to start in Davenport, IA or Bloomfield, MO rotations.
• Prior internship, co-op or manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete training in warehouse, transportation, and customer service functions.
• Complete assigned department improvement projects.
• Develop knowledge of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and pet care industries.
• Gain exposure to supply chain operations including factory logistics, warehousing, transportation, customer supply chain management, and ORM.
• Build internal and external working relationships across disciplines and teams

Skills

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related discipline attained or expected by June 2027

Job description

Nestlé Purina in Davenport, IA, offers a Management Development Associate program designed to fast-track future leaders through a structured, hands-on rotation across manufacturing and supply chain functions. As a Supply Chain MDA, you will explore quality assurance, safety, engineering, production, R&D, information systems, and operations performance to optimize inventory and end-to-end processes.

A bachelor’s degree and willingness to relocate are required, with starting pay of $73,000