Supply Chain Management Development Associate

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Davenport, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Nestlé 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. This is a full-time position that fast-tracks you to management on the manufacturing side of our business. 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.

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 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

Nice To Haves

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

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