Associate

Olam Agri; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Olam Agri in Singapore is seeking a transformation and operations optimization leader to drive improvements across trading operations, finance, risk and supply chain. You will partner with regional stakeholders to execute initiatives that enhance efficiency, controls and scalability across the trading value chain.

The ideal candidate holds an MBA with strong analytics and Mandarin proficiency, plus experience in commodities, trading, or commercial operations.

Qualifications

• MBA with strong analytical, problem-solving and execution capabilities.
• Exposure to commodities, trading, supply chain, logistics, or commercial operations preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across diverse teams and geographies.
• High ownership mindset, learning agility, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and Power BI with data-driven analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor strategic transformation initiatives across trading operations.
• Support optimization of trade execution processes coordinating trading, logistics, finance, risk, and supply chain teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, transparency and scalability across workflows.
• Work with Business Head and regional stakeholders to drive priorities and business objectives.
• Analyze trading, logistics and operational data to generate insights for decision-making.
• Develop dashboards, governance reports, KPI scorecards and progress trackers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Structured thinking

Proactive communicator

Curious learner

Collaborative

Mandarin language

Education

MBA

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed and fibre agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities and deep understanding of market needs built over 37 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, wheat milling & pasta, rice, edible oils, animal feed & protein, cotton, wood products, rubber, sugar & biofuel, freight management and risk management solutions. We are at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows, providing affordable food staples and processed agricultural products that are daily necessities and living essentials for people around the world. Driven by our Purpose to transform food, feed and fibre for a more sustainable and food secure future, we aim to create value for customers and enable farming communities to prosper sustainably. Olam Agri is majority 80.01% owned by the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC).

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor strategic transformation and operational improvement initiatives across trading operations.
• Support the optimization of trade execution processes, ensuring seamless coordination between trading, logistics, finance, risk, and supply chain teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, transparency, and scalability across operational workflows.
• Work closely with the Business Head and regional stakeholders to drive execution of key priorities and business objectives.
• Analyze trading, logistics, and operational data to generate insights and support decision-making.
• Develop dashboards, governance reports, KPI scorecards, and progress trackers to monitor performance.
• Track Asia Trading P&L, perform variance analysis, and highlight key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Participate in projects related to digitalization, process automation, data analytics, and operating model enhancement.
• Support cross-functional initiatives involving sourcing, contract execution, inventory management, shipping, and customer fulfillment.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks and implementing sustainable solutions across the trading value chain.

Experience

• Results-oriented with strong attention to detail.
• Structured thinker with excellent follow-through and execution discipline.
• Proactive communicator who can influence without authority.
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn the dynamics of global commodity markets.
• Collaborative, positive, and aligned with Olam Agri's performance culture.

Qualifications

• MBA graduate with strong analytical, problem-solving, and execution capabilities.
• Exposure to commodities, trading, supply chain, logistics, or commercial operations is preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams and geographies.
• High ownership mindset, learning agility, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data-driven analysis.
• Knowledge of Mandarin language is mandatory