Supply Chain Leadership Development Associate (Rotational Program)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Nestlé Purina seeks a Supply Chain Management Development Associate to join the Management Development Associate program, designed to fast-track talent into manufacturing leadership. You will rotate across functions including warehouse, transportation, and customer service while advancing your career with guided coaching and cross-site exposure.

The role emphasizes learning end-to-end supply chain processes, inventory optimization, and cross-functional collaboration, with relocation support and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related discipline attained or expected by June 2027.
• Must be open to relocation to any of our 24 Nestlé Purina manufacturing sites across the U.S. as you progress through the MDA program.
• You will start your rotation for this Supply Chain MDA at one of the following Nestlé Purina factories: Bloomfield, Missouri, or Davenport, Iowa

Responsibilities

• Complete training in warehouse, transportation, and customer service functions
• Complete assigned department improvement projects
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and pet care industries, including insight into the consumer and/or pet owner, expertise in Purina brands, our competition, and the ability to identify and analyze segment trends
• Experience internal and external supply chain operations, including factory logistics, warehousing and transportation, customer supply chain management, and order revenue management (ORM)
• Develop internal and external working relationships that provide exposure to various disciplines, account management, and customer teams

Skills

Relocation flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Nestlé Purina seeks a Supply Chain Management Development Associate to join the Management Development Associate program, designed to fast-track talent into manufacturing leadership. You will rotate across functions including warehouse, transportation, and customer service while advancing your career with guided coaching and cross-site exposure.

The role emphasizes learning end-to-end supply chain processes, inventory optimization, and cross-functional collaboration, with relocation support and