Join ofi (olam food ingredients) – regional management development program latam
ofi (olam food ingredients) is looking for high-potential talent to join our regional management development program (latam) — an intensive and fast-track program designed to develop the next generation of branch managers within our coffee operations.
this program offers accelerated exposure to management, operations, finance, trading, and leadership within the agro-industrial sector, with opportunities across multiple countries in latin america.
role overview (final position: branch manager – coffee)
you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of coffee operations in-country, including procurement, processing, quality, logistics, and exports.
this role provides a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact agro-industrial business in one of the most dynamic coffee regions in the world.
key responsibilities
* design, implement, and execute the country-level coffee procurement strategy aligned with business objectives
* optimize processing and quality resources to drive efficiency and minimize losses
* support infrastructure development to meet operational volume requirements
* ensure strict compliance with internal processes, policies, and systems
* manage direct and indirect costs within approved budgets
* oversee counterparty and credit risk in both purchasing and sales
* lead and develop high-performing teams aligned with business strategy
* provide timely market intelligence to support trading decisions and positioning
* manage relationships with regulatory authorities for permits and compliance
* build capabilities and strengthen team competencies
additional responsibilities
* negotiate and develop business relationships with coffee producers
* lead commercial contract negotiations
* integrate and manage the agro-industrial value chain (farm to processing/export)
* conduct market and financial analysis
* coordinate logistics from origin to processing facilities or export
requirements
education
* bachelor’s degree (required)
* master’s degree or mba (preferred)
* preferred fields: agronomy (with commercial focus), agribusiness, engineering, business administration, marketing, or related analytical/commercial disciplines
experience
* 3–4 years of professional experience (post-graduation)
* experience in multinational companies, exporters, agroindustry, commodities, operations, or related fields is highly valued
language
* advanced english (mandatory)
key competencies
* entrepreneurial mindset
* strong communication and interpersonal skills
* commercial acumen and negotiation skills
* ability to work in multicultural environments
* strong organizational skills, discipline, and self-motivation
* leadership potential and ambition to take on managerial roles
* analytical thinking and decision-making capability
* results-oriented with strong attention to detail
* strategic mindset with team management capability
additional requirements
* availability for national and international travel
* willingness to relocate across cities or countries
* strong interest in building a career in agroindustry / food ingredients
ready to build a global career with ofi?
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