Supply Chain Management Development Associate

Iowa Ag; Davenport, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Nestl Purina's Management Development Associate program in Davenport, IA fast-tracks you to leadership in our supply chain. You'll rotate through quality, production, engineering, and logistics while building your network and learning end-to-end processes with relocation support.

Starting at $73,000 per year, the program offers on-the-job training, a broad benefits package and a clear path to management as you develop across warehouse, transportation, and customer service functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or expected by June 2027.
• Willingness to relocate to Nestl Purina sites across the U.S.
• Rotational program exposing you to multiple supply chain functions.

Responsibilities

• Complete training in warehouse, transportation, and customer service functions.
• Develop knowledge of consumer-packaged goods and pet care industries.
• Engage in internal and external supply chain operations and build cross-functional relationships.

Skills

Relocation flexibility

Education

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

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

For more than 30 years, our Management Development Associate program has developed our future leaders. As a Management Development Associate, you will embark on a personal and professional development experience a classroom simply can’t offer.

As a Supply Chain Management Development Associate at Nestl Purina, we will coach you from the start, shaping your career trajectory for continuous learning and growth. Together, we'll explore quality assurance, safety, engineering, human resources, production, R&D engineering, information systems, and operations performance to understand how each of these areas collaborate with supply chain. You’ll also gain insight into material life cycles, developing and managing strategies to optimize inventory levels and enhance the efficiency of the supply chain process.

Why choose a leadership developmental role with us? It's a full-time position that fast-tracks you to management on the manufacturing side of our business. You are our future leader! Plus, the rotational component of the program provides a change in location which offers fresh perspectives and growth opportunities. With a relocation assistance package, each move will be supported so that you can focus on learning end-to-end processes, building your network, and launching your career.

• 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

Requirements

• 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 Nestl 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 Nestl Purina factories: Bloomfield, Missouri, or Davenport, Iowa

Other

• Prior internship, co‑op, practicum or manufacturing experience preferred
• Involvement in student organizations and/or other leadership experience preferred

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under other ? These are preferred but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestl 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.

The starting pay for this position is $73,000 annually. Please note that 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. Nestl 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 About Us | Nestl Careers (nestlejobs.com).

REQUISITION ID
412483

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Job Requisition:412483