Supply Chain Management Development Associate

Company: Nestl-- Purina
Location: Davenport
Posted on: April 20, 2025

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.

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Position Summary

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

You'll be coached from the beginning, solidifying your career trajectory to learn and grow as a Supply Chain Management Development Associate. By joining Nestl-- Purina you'll experience information systems, quality assurance, supply chain, engineering, human resources, production, R&D engineering, and operations performance to understand how each of these areas collaborate with supply chain. Following from there, you'll experience delivering premier supply chain analysis and support to the plant.

Why a leadership developmental role with us versus somewhere else? Taking the supply chain path is a full-time position that's a fast-track to management on the manufacturing side of the business. You're the future leader of our business! Plus, a change in location can offer a whole new perspective. You'll relocate to our factory sites across the country and learn end-to-end processes as you define your purpose, explore your passions, and launch your career.

Complete training in warehouse, transportation, and customer service functions.
Complete assigned department improvement projects.
Develop knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and pet care industries, including understanding the consumer and or pet owner, knowing Purina brands, their competition, and the ability to identify and analyze segment trends.
Experience internal and external supply chain operations, including plant logistics, warehousing and transportation, customer supply chain management, order revenue management (ORM) and the customers.
Champion internal and external working relationships that provide exposure to various disciplines, account management and customer teams.
Expand leadership skills and experience.

Requirements

Must be open to relocation to one or more of our 24 production facilities across the U.S.
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline attained or expected by June 2025.

Other

Prior co-practicum, or internship experience; manufacturing experience; student organization or other leadership experience.

The approximate pay for this position is $72,000 annually. Please note that the pay 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). 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.

REQUISITION ID
314406

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 Nestl--. 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. Nestl-- seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl-- home.

The Nestl-- 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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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