Job Description
Nutreco Global Supply Chain Young Professional Program
Help achieve our purpose: Feeding the Future
Nutreco is a pioneer in animal nutrition and aquafeed – and our purpose of Feeding the Future is our passion. Through it, we’re shaping a sustainable future for food production globally. As part of the SHV family, our business lines, Skretting and Trouw Nutrition, are revolutionising aquaculture and advancing livestock health and productivity with innovative solutions that are breaking new ground in the industry. There’s no better place to kickstart your career!
The opportunity
he SC YPP is designed to build well-rounded supply chain professionals who can thrive in a global business environment. You will work closely with our global supply chain leadership teams and business units and contribute to real projects that drive efficiency and innovation.
Drive your future success in end-to-end supply chain by learning from some of the industry’s foremost experts in sustainability, procurement, quality, manufacturing, logistics, planning and engineering. In 18 months, you will gain hands-on experience and rotate through different Nutreco locations.
Through structured academy weeks, mentorship, and international exposure, you will develop skills needed to take on future roles within our supply chain
What we’re looking for:
Professional experience and passion: You have completed a master’s degree and have a genuine interest in end-to-end supply chain, with the analytical and problem-solving skills to thrive in a dynamic, international environment.
Language: Good proficiency of business English and local language
Global mobility and adaptability: Must be fully internationally mobile and ready for two global rotations. Candidates must hold permanent residency with a home country passport; visa sponsorship is not available.
Proactive learners: Enjoyment in mastering complex concepts and applying learnings in practical ways to make an impact.
Creative problem solvers: Ability to approach challenges creatively, thinking outside the box to find the best solutions.
Diversity & inclusion: Appreciation and respect for diverse perspectives and ability to share your own, and work inclusively.
Collaboration & entrepreneurial mindset: value working well with others, taking initiative, thriving in a team environment & bringing an innovative, problem-solving mindset.
Work eligibility: Candidates must hold permanent residency with a home country passport; visa sponsorship is not available.
Why Nutreco?
By choosing Nutreco, you’ll help us lead the change towards global sustainable food production, equipped with the best training and mentorship and a spirit of innovation. This program isn’t just about what you can bring to us, but how we can grow together, fostering a culture that sparks entrepreneurial mindset.
Young Professional Program description
We offer a special 18-month program, split into three six-month rotations on the job, normally in three different countries, in three different supply chain areas. The program is designed to help you fully develop yourself on a personal and professional level by understanding our end-to-end supply chain processes, including the interdependencies and interconnectedness between different areas. You will gain industry-specific knowledge and leverage the experience of experts in our different locations and Opcos.
Local hiring company - home location
You will spend the first six months at your home location gaining on-the-job experience with a real-life job, learning about key supply chain processes, systems, respective goods and services and dataflows. In parallel, you will also start to develop your personal network in a collaborative environment.
Plant and Opco locations
After the first six months working from your home location, you will spend several months in some of our international plants and locations. The focus here will be on gaining additional perspectives and learning about the day-to-day operational and strategic challenges. At this point, you may identify potential improvements to help us along in our continuous drive for optimisation.
YPP Academy Weeks
Each rotation starts with a Skills Development Academy week focused on job-specific learning and personal development. You will also meet your fellow global Young Professionals and benefit from a wide range of trainings and events.
During all the phases of your traineeship, you will work as part of the Supply Chain team on a challenging position, global project, operational business tasks and attend several training courses. This combination of on-the-job, projects, training and international experience will provide you with excellent skills and give you a solid head start on your career.
Step into your future
Recruitment process
Submit your application.
Interview: Connect with your potential future manager to discuss your aspirations and potential fit.
Assessment: Review your values alignment, personality, and ability with Nutreco’s needs.
Offer: Join us in Feeding the Future!
For application details and more, visit the Nutreco career site. And be quick – the journey begins soon, and we’re eager to welcome our new cohort of visionaries.
To be eligible, candidates must have completed their Master’s program before the traineeship 1st of October 2025, be willing to undertake regional/international assignments; embody the qualities of collaboration and have an entrepreneurial spirit.
