Supply Chain Management Development Associate

Supply Chain Management Development Associate

Join to apply for the Supply Chain Management Development Associate role at Nestlé Purina North America

Supply Chain Management Development Associate

Join to apply for the Supply Chain Management Development Associate role at Nestlé Purina North America

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.

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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.

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 information systems, quality assurance, engineering, human resources, production, R&D engineering, and operations performance to understand how each of these areas collaborate with supply chain. You’ll also gain insight into material life cycles and will be able to develop and manage strategies that 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 the future leader! Plus, a change in location offers a fresh perspective. Relocate to our factory sites nationwide with a relocation assistance package, learn end-to-end processes, build your network, 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.

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 2026.

Other

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

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé 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 approximate pay range 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. Nestlé 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 | Nestlé Careers ().

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