ofi is a global leader at the forefront of food & beverage consumer trends. Through its complementary portfolio of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ofi delivers sustainable, natural, and plant-based ingredients & solutions to its global and diversified customer base. ofi has 20,000+ employees, is in 51 countries and supplies food and raw materials to over 8,000 customers.
One in five chocolate bars produced anywhere in the world use our cocoa beans and products. We supply enough coffee beans to brew over 90 billion cups of coffee and our nuts, spices and dairy products are used in millions of products around the world. But we don’t just source or grow the raw materials for these products: our team of chefs and food scientists are working closely with our customers, sharing our fresh ideas to inspire new concepts. Making it real at every step, from plant to palate.
We’re also driven by our Purpose – ‘Be the change for good food and a healthy future’. By working with ofi, you’ll be helping to create real impact on the ground. Sustainability is built into our business model - from our offices to our farming operations and supply chains, we’re acting across issues as diverse as farmer poverty, deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Role
In support of the Sales, PLM and Quality Assurance functions within Olam International, we are seeking for an International Customer Inquiries Manager. This manager will act as one of the focal points for Olam Cocoa International with regard to tracking and resolution of customer questionnaires, requests regarding special product requirements and providing product- and quality information and documentation to customers of Olam Cocoa.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Team lead Customer Inquiries, this function has the following responsibilities:
- Handling customer questionnaires and requests, completing product and quality related documents for Olam Cocoa semi-finished products (cocoa powder, - liquor and butter).
- Address and exceed if possible customer expectations with regard to our replies to questionnaires, requests and audits.
- Create a recording, monitoring and cataloging structure via which the business benefits in terms of addressing and tracking such customer needs throughout our international markets.
- Based upon emerging trends, anticipate customer needs of chocolate and cocoa customers.
- Participate in seminars/symposia to support Olam’s position in the food industry.
- Keep up to date with trends in manufacturing methods, ingredients and local + international regulations with potential to impact our handling of customer questionnaires.
- Play an active role in developing and improving our account development strategies.
The Candidate
For this position we are looking for a candidate, who:
- Has a master’s degree or equivalent knowledge of food technology
- Has at least 5 years’ experience in the food or pharma industry, or other relevant field such as quality assurance.
- Is able to work creatively with software tools such as spread sheets and data bases to create customized information management tools.
- Is able to identify opportunities and develop innovative solutions.
- Can run projects independently, but is at the same time a team player.
- Has excellent command of English language, French or German would be an advantage.
What we offer
At ofi you will get a position in one of the fastest growing and most sustainable companies in the food and agri-industry. You will have a high responsibility and will start in a very entrepreneurial, open and informal organization with regular social events.
ofi offers the following company benefits:
- Competitive salary;
- Flexible working hours;
- 25 Vacation days per annum and opportunity to buy 10 extra;
- Home/work travel allowance;
- Company pension scheme;
- Collective medical insurance with company contribution;
- Company fitness;
- Company sponsored bike scheme;
- Collective insurances.