Business Leadership Development Program – MBA Leadership Development

Job Description

2027 North America Business Leadership Development Program (Full-Time MBA) – Join our MBA Talent Network | ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients)

The Tone:
This is a full-time MBA Leadership Development Program at ofi North America, located across various worksites in North America, with a requirement for relocation upon program completion. ofi North America is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions, focusing on core platforms such as cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices. The company partners with food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators worldwide, leveraging deep roots in origin countries and close farmer relationships. This program is designed to cultivate high-potential individuals into the next generation of Business Leaders for ofi North America, offering an accelerated path to leadership for those with vision and entrepreneurial ambition. The role matters by redefining the future of food ingredients and driving positive impact for people and the planet through purpose-driven leadership.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Blakely, GA
• Pay: $95000–$150000 yearly
• Mission: Cultivate high-potential individuals to become the next generation of Business Leaders for ofi North America, redefining the future of food ingredients by driving change for good food and a healthy future.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook), Salesforce, ERP systems, MRP and planning suites (e.g., Demand Caster)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Onboarding: Engage in comprehensive organizational onboarding to the ofi ecosystem, understanding its people, values, operating model, and unique aspects, building a strong foundation for success.
• Rotations: Participate in strategic business rotations with real-world experiences across all solution platforms at corporate offices and operational facilities throughout North America, taking on crucial business responsibilities.
• Development: Receive tailored developmental support through skill-building classes, senior leader mentorship, self-discovery assessments, professional networking, and timely feedback to hone personal effectiveness and leadership skills.
• Project: Lead a high-impact Capstone Project addressing a critical business challenge or emerging opportunity, selected in collaboration with a senior leader mentor, and present accomplishments to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Leadership: Upon program completion, step into a management-level role within key North America business areas, taking immediate ownership of high-impact initiatives and accelerating a path toward P&L leadership.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Master’s Degree. Currently pursuing or have completed an MBA from an accredited academic institution, with completion required by June 2027. Upon program completion, the role leads to a management level position within Business Development, Business Optimization, Commercialization, Marketing, Sales, and/or Product Management.
• Experience: Demonstrated work experience, including internships, in areas such as business development, sales, brand management, planning and sourcing, or product management. Formal academic study and/or practical work experience in Engineering is also required.
• Skills: Possess excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communications, negotiating, and influencing. Exhibit the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels, both internally and externally, along with strong self-initiative, leadership skills, and excellent analytical capabilities for working with business data in an ever-changing environment.
• Bonus: Prior experience within the food and/or food service industry. Proficiency in utilizing Salesforce, ERP systems, and/or MRP and planning suites such as Demand Caster.