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 full-time leadership development program at ofi North America, located across various sites in North America, with potential relocation for post-program roles. ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions, specializing in core platforms such as cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices. This program is designed to cultivate the next generation of business leaders, offering an accelerated path to leadership within a global organization dedicated to redefining the future of food ingredients and driving positive impact for people and the planet.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person with multi-week stays at different worksites across North America during the program, and relocation within the United States for post-program roles. Potential work locations include: Bayonne, NJ; Blakely, GA; Chicago, IL; NYC, NY; Oxnard, CA; Philadelphia Metro Area; Phoenix, AZ; Samson, AL.
• Pay: $95000–$150000 yearly
• Mission: Cultivate high-potential individuals to become the next generation of Business Leaders for ofi North America, driving change for good food and a healthy future.
• Tech Stack: Salesforce, ERP systems, MRP and planning suites (e.g., Demand Caster), Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook), data, analytics, AI enabled tools, digital tools, automation

What You’ll Actually Do
• Onboard: Undergo organizational onboarding to the ofi ecosystem, building a strong foundation within the company.
• Rotate: Complete business rotations with real-world experiences across all solution platforms and operations facilities across North America.
• Develop: Receive developmental support including skill-building classes, mentorship by senior leaders, self-discovery assessments, and professional networking.
• Lead: Execute a Capstone Project addressing a high-impact business challenge or emerging opportunity, presenting accomplishments to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Manage: Step into a management-level role within a key North America business area upon program completion, taking immediate ownership of high-impact initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing or have completed an MBA from an accredited academic institution (must be completed by June 2027 or earlier) with the ability to step into a management level role.
• Experience: Work experience, including internships, in business development, sales, brand management, planning and sourcing, or product management, along with formal academic study and/or work experience in Engineering.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communications, negotiating, and influencing; ability to build trusted relationships across all levels; strong self-initiative with minimum supervision; strong leadership skills; and excellent analytical skills for working with business data.
• Bonus: Experience within the food and/or food service industry, and proficiency in Salesforce, ERP systems, and/or MRP and planning suites.