Business Leadership Development Program

Job Description

2027 North America Business Leadership Development Program (Full-Time MBA) | ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients)

The Tone:
This is a future full-time leadership development program requiring multi-week stays across North America during the program and relocation within the United States post-program. ofi North America is a global leader in food and beverage ingredients and solutions, providing core platforms like cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices to manufacturers and retailers worldwide. This program is designed to cultivate the next generation of business leaders for the company, helping to redefine the future of food ingredients. By joining this talent community, you will be considered for an accelerated path to leadership, driving positive impact for people and the planet.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Various locations across North America during program; relocation required post-program to cities including Bayonne, NJ; Blakely, GA; Chicago, IL; NYC, NY; Oxnard, CA; Philadelphia Metro Area; Phoenix, AZ; Samson, AL
• Pay: $95000–$150000 yearly
• Team: Works with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Mission: Cultivate high-potential individuals to become the next generation of Business Leaders for ofi North America.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Salesforce, ERP systems, MRP, Demand Caster

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Immersion: Gain deep insights into value chains, business operations, organizational culture, and strategic initiatives through hands-on experiences.
• Business Engagement: Deliver impactful results by taking on crucial business responsibilities and collaborating with tenured business experts across all solution platforms.
• Skill Development: Enhance personal effectiveness, leadership, and technical capabilities through skill-building classes, senior leader mentorship, and professional networking.
• Strategic Project: Address a high-impact business challenge or emerging opportunity through a Capstone Project and present findings to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Post-Program Leadership: Assume a management-level role within a key North America business area, driving high-impact initiatives and leading cross-functional teams.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Master’s Degree (MBA) from an accredited academic institution, completed by June 2027, with an aspiration for management-level leadership.
• Experience: Prior work experience in business development, sales, brand management, planning and sourcing, or product management; formal academic study or work experience in Engineering.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to build trusted relationships, strong self-initiative, strong leadership skills, and excellent analytical skills.
• Bonus: Experience in the food and/or food service industry; proficiency in Salesforce, ERP systems, MRP, or planning suites like Demand Caster.