Research and PLM assistant

Date: 10 Jul 2026

Country: Netherlands

Location:

Amsterdam, NL

Function: Sales

About Us

As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, we work 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.

Job Description

Kick-start your career at the intersection of data and global trade. In this role, you’ll work with market and business data; keeping databases up to date, tracking things like pricing, trade flows and sales trends, and turning them into clear reports colleagues can actually use.

This role is a great fit if you’re early in your career and looking to build hands-on experience in data and market analysis. You will learn how the business works while helping teams make better, more informed decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and update market and business data (e.g. cocoa prices, trade flows, capacity data)
Turn data into clear reports and insights for different teams across the business
Support colleagues with their data and information needs
Work with external data providers and ensure information is shared internally
Analyse performance (e.g. volume, pricing, product mix) and help explain key variances
Track trends in sales, customers, and seasonal patterns
Support reporting on customer coverage and inventory positions
Monitor tariffs and duties to identify potential cost-saving opportunities

Experience and Qualifications

A degree in Economics, Finance, Data/Analytics or a related field
Comfortable working with Excel; experience with BI tools is a plus
Interest in data, markets, or international trade
You might be early in your career (e.g. through internships or a first role) and looking to build your skills further

You don’t need to meet every requirement. If you’re curious, analytical and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Skills & Competencies

Strong numerical and analytical thinking, with a structured approach
Able to connect data to real business questions
Comfortable communicating insights clearly to different stakeholders
Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Curious, proactive, and motivated to learn in a fast-paced environment

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;
• Discretionary incentive scheme;
• 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;
• Collective insurances.

ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.