Operation Management Trainee Program

About ofi

Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) is a global leader offering naturally good food & beverage ingredients and solutions. ofi commenced operations in Vietnam in 1997, setting up its representative office. Since then, we have established an extensive presence across different parts of Vietnam, including our head office in Ho Chi Minh City and regional offices in Binh Dinh, Long An, Dong Nai, Phu Yen, Lamdong and Gia Lai Provinces.

ofi Vietnam is currently the largest exporter of Cashews, Pepper & Instant Coffee in Vietnam, investing in the state-of-the-art instant coffee facility and running 7 large factories with 7,500 employees across Central & South Vietnam. Our operations have an interface with a farmer network of 2 million farmers. We are also amongst the largest exporter of Green Coffee in Vietnam.

We have established sustainability programmers for black pepper, coffee & cashew. We are excited about our future prospects in Vietnam as the country has huge potential in agriculture.

Overview of the position

The Operation Management Trainee Program is designed for MBA graduates who have graduated in 2018 to 2024 and are keen to develop their careers in the Agri Supply Chain Industry.

The selected candidates will undergo 12 months’ intense training in business operations - Origination, Plantation, Processing, and functional modules - F&A to learn about the Agri supply chain industry sector. This will include the candidate getting oriented on products including Coffee, Spices, Edible Nuts, and support functions. Past the six months’ training, the candidate will work on live projects for the subsequent six months.

Post the successful completion of the 12-month period, the trainee will be moved into a Business Manager and Finance Manager role in the organization.

During the 12-month period, the trainees will be assigned mentors who will guide and coach the trainees. In addition, there will be structured reviews conducted to provide feedback on strength and development areas.

Requirement

• A two-year full-time MBA degree.

• 0 – 3 years of experience in the business sector

• Native Vietnamese and having proficiency in both oral and written English.

• Willingness to be based in any of Olam Vietnam’s operating locations (very mobility).

• Must be aspirational, have strong interpersonal skills, good aptitude and entrepreneur mindset.

Salary & Benefits

• Bus shuttle service from Binh Thanh to Factories during the training program.

• Competitive salary package: monthly gross salary + insurance + 13th-month fixed salary + Salary review 1 time/year + Other attractive benefits.

• Learning & Development opportunities for both soft skills and professional skills.

• Prospects for career development.

Assessment Process

1. Resume screening

2. Online Assessment

3. Initial Interview

4. Business Interview/Case study

Our Purpose is to “be the change for good food and a healthy future”. At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Our Purpose is to “be the change for good food and a healthy future”. At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.