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Cargill; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

An international agribusiness company based in Jakarta is seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing, and 5+ years of experience in category management or product management. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical skills and leadership abilities to thrive in a dynamic environment. This position involves working on commercial strategy in key food categories, supporting innovation and market engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in category management, product management, or commercial strategy.
• Proven ability to manage cross‑functional projects and influence stakeholders.
• Experience in one of the key categories such as Chocolate Confectionary, Bakery, Dairy or Beverages.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Data analytics tools

Financial modeling

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in category management, product management, or commercial strategy.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven ability to manage cross‑functional projects and influence stakeholders.
• Experience with data analytics tools and financial modeling.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in one of the key categories such as Chocolate Confectionary, Bakery, Dairy or Beverages.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Passionate about consumer trends and market innovation.

Cargill is a unique place to grow your career, your experience and your abilities. Every day, we grow our reputation as a leading international producer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. We take pride in our global reach, ability to contribute, and strong work ethics and values.

Our team of 155,000 professionals in 70 countries draws together the worlds of food, agriculture, nutrition and risk management. For more than 150 years, we have helped farmers grow more, connecting them to broader markets. We are continuously developing products that give consumers just what they’re seeking, advancing nutrition, food safety and sustainability. And we help all of our partners innovate and manage risk, so they can nourish the world again tomorrow.

Cargill in Indonesia – Cargill began doing business in Indonesia in 1974 by establishing a feed mill in Bogor, West Java. Today, Cargill is headquartered in Jakarta and has more than 19,000 employees.

Products & Services: Our expansive operations comprise sourcing, processing, handling, shipping and marketing of a wide range of agricultural, food and energy products and related services including: Grain & Oilseeds, Palm Oil, Edible Oils.