Supply Chain Manager Companion Animal at Nutreco in Highland, IL

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Role: Supply Chain Manager– Companion Animal US

Compensation: $100,000 to $120,000

Location: Hybrid with 3 days/week onsite at Trouw Nutrition – 115 Executive Drive, Highland, Illinois

Hours: Full-Time

Vacancy Type: Replacement

Why join us

Get ready to Own your career as a Supply Chain Manager at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What you'll do

As the Supply Chain Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in driving the performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement of our Companion Animal Supply Chain. You will lead demand planning, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes to ensure exceptional customer service while optimizing costs, inventory levels, and profitability. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Formulation, and Operations teams, you will establish data-driven planning processes, enhance forecast accuracy, and build strong partnerships with logistics providers. In addition, you will lead and develop a high-performing Supply Chain team, drive change management initiatives, implement best practices, and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards across all supply chain activities.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for a collaborative and results-driven Supply Chain leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and business acumen with hands-on leadership skills, bringing experience across demand planning, logistics, inventory management, and supply chain optimization. You are a proactive problem solver who can identify root causes, lead change, and continuously improve processes while balancing customer service, inventory, and profitability objectives. With exceptional communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, you are comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels, leading high-performing teams, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, project management, and ERP systems is considered a strong asset.

You'll also need

• Minimum of 4-6 years of Supply Chain Management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management or equivalent experience
• Change Management and people leader skills (Cultural Sensitivity, Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal skills)
• Communicate business acumen with effective oral and written influence
• Experienced user MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Professional communicator, written and oral
• Domestic travel 10%
• Managing multiple responsibilities with prioritization
• Exceptional attention to detail and effective organizational skills

What you'll receive

As part of Nutreco, you'll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you'll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You'll also benefit from the backing of one of the world's largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you'll receive

• Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA
• Disability and Life insurance
• 401K Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Annual bonus
• The target salary ($100,000 to $120,000) may vary based on skill set, education and level of experience

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you'll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you're interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

#Ownit

Please note that candidates applying to US job openings must be authorised to work in the United States. Employer Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional Information

AI Hiring Practices: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates. All applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

Eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Employer sponsorship is not available for this position.

Background Screening: Final candidates offered employment will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check and physical/drug screening, where permitted by law.

Accessibility & Inclusion: Nutreco is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Reasonable accommodations are available at every stage of the hiring process upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Nutreco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and make employment decisions without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Pay Transparency: Compensation is determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, and internal pay equity considerations.

#SPTNUS #Trouwnutrition

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.