Future Leaders Program - Management Trainee * Dallas, TX * Full Time * Entry Level POSITION DESCRIPTION: BRANCH MANAGER TITLE: ASSOCIATE - FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAMME The successful candidate will join the global future leaders management programme of Olam, which will provide 18 months of structured learning in various modules of the supply chain operations Procurement, Processing, Imports and Exports, Trading, Risk Management, Finance & Accounts in different countries across the globe. After successfully completing the program, the candidate will be part of a Global Talent Pool and assigned as a Branch Manager position for their country of Origin or where the company has operations. DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS OF POSITION (BRANCH MANAGER) Overview of the position The Branch Manager role will involve managing day to day operations of the Business (example Coffee business) for a specific location in the country. This will primarily include procurement, processing, quality, risk management, import and exports and people management. It is a well-rounded role that acts as first level of management control on the business and provides the experience of managing the operations of the large business location independently. Position Responsibilities Design and implement the procurement strategy for the business/product in the location with the respective teams below him/her to drive and deliver volumes as per the overall business plan. Coordinate all day-to-day activity in product between procurement, processing, quality and logistics to ensure smooth operations. Optimize utilization of resources in the location to derive optimal utilization. Eliminate controllable losses and minimize the impact of non-controllable losses. Support the Business Head in trading and positional decisions by providing market intelligence and insights. Lead the implementation of the required infrastructure to deliver volumes as per the business plan. Ensure that all the direct and indirect costs for the business are within budgets. Ensure high motivational levels in the team and drive the teams alignment to the overall business strategy for the Country. Build relationship and interface with the appropriate trade and regulatory bodies in the location. Language: Advanced English both verbal and written Education: Post graduate qualifications with MBA as preferred. 2-3 years of experience in Sales/Supply Chain/Operations. Other details: Willing to be based in up-country (non-city) locations Interest in pursuing a career in agribusiness About Olam Olam is a leading agri-business operating from seed to shelf in 70 countries, supplying food and industrial raw materials to over 23,000 customers worldwide. Established in 1989, trading cashew from Nigeria to India, today we have built a global leadership position in many of our businesses such as Edible Nuts, Cocoa, Spices and Vegetable Ingredients, Coffee and Cotton. At Olam, we are builders we build businesses, we build capabilities and we build leaders. We hire exceptional people and provide them great opportunities to build their capabilities and their careers across multiple businesses, geographies and functions. Olam 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.