ofi Future Impact Talent Trainee, Innovation

ofi Future Impact Talent Trainee, Innovation – Customer Solutions Centre Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, ofi works with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across ~50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream. Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future . With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real. Ignite Your Potential. Make Real Impact. At ofi, we don’t just hire graduates — we grow future leaders. The ofi FIT Management Trainee program is your launchpad into a purpose-driven career where your ideas matter and your growth is accelerated. Program Structure: 12-month accelerated development program is designed to build a strong pipeline of next-generation talent Work on meaningful cross-functional projects that shape the future of food ingredients Final project presentation with senior leaders Mentorship with leaders and curated learning journey Who Should Apply?Graduating /recent degree graduates from recognised universities (≤3 years experience)Strong communication skills, leadership potential, and a growth mindset Mobility and flexibility to take on diverse assignments within their country. OFI FIT Trainee, Innovation – Customer Solutions Centre Start Date: 2026 Jan / Jul Function: Innovation (Research and Development) – Food and Beverage Solutions About the Program Join our dynamic 12-month Management Trainee Program under Ofi Future Impact Talent Program (ofi FIT)designed to develop future leaders in the innovation function. This immersive experience offers a unique opportunity to rotate different ingredients and category application functions within our state-of-the-art Customer Solutions Centre. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to the end-to-end food and beverage solutions application value chain, supported by dedicated mentors and guided by real-world projects that drive impact. What You’ll Do Rotational Assignments with different ingredients category and function: Working closely with the local and regional innovation teams and customer projects Support activities focused on developing concepts and product applications suitable for Industry, HoReCa (food service), and consumer-packaged goods. Collaborate with sales, business development and marketing teams to design the best new product application that meets customers’ expectations. Adhere to the new product development SOPs that meet the specific sensorial, stability, food safety, industry standards, and regulatory demands of our customers. Maintain thorough records of application formulations, testing outcome, and all related documents Able to develop lab prototypes that are superior in quality, highlighting the uniqueness of ofi ingredients in the final application Finding new creative ways to incorporate ofi ingredients in the chocolate, confectionary & sweet application areas by jointly developing winning concepts through consumer insights Compile evaluation reports on ingredients performance and incorporate sensory findings to present the overall organoleptic outcomes Project Ownership : Lead an innovation project with measurable outcomes Mentorship : Receive guidance from experienced innovation leaders throughout the program Presentation to Leadership : Showcase your project outcomes to ACO senior leaders at the end of the program Career Progression: High-performing trainees may be offered a full-time role within the organization upon successful completion of the program. Who We’re Looking For Recent graduates or final-year students majoring in: Food Science or Technology Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Passion for the food and agriculture industry Excellent communication and presentation abilities Adaptability and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment Eligibility to work in Singapore without visa sponsorship What You’ll Gain Deep understanding of Innovation R&D and commercial operations Exposure to strategic decision-making and cross-functional collaboration Professional development through mentorship and leadership engagement A potential pathway to a confirmed full-time role within the organization More about Food and Beverage Solutions Business : We have launched a new platform called Food and Beverage solutions, part of our ingredients and solutions reporting unit. This platform consolidates our current category solutions capabilities and innovation infrastructure. We support customers in developing new consumer concepts and application solutions at our four customer solution centers in Amsterdam, Bangalore, Chicago, and Singapore. Food and Beverage solutions leverages the strengths of our five product platforms, including their global and sustainable supply chain capabilities, a complementary portfolio of high-quality food and ingredients, and extensive ingredient expertise. This enables us to address a diverse range of customer requirements in the rapidly evolving Food and Beverage industry. Built on deep consumer, category, and application understanding, we are enhancing our application and R&D capabilities to provide an end-to-end integrated customer experience. This opens up more on-trend and inspired product ideation opportunities. Together, we can co-create product innovations that delight consumers and make your ambitions a reality #J-18808-Ljbffr