Field Supervisor

ofi (olam food ingredients), part of the Olam Group, offers sustainable, natural food products and ingredients, including cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices. Operating in Vietnam since 1997, ofi has built a strong presence with its head office in Ho Chi Minh City, along with regional offices and seven major factories across various provinces. As the largest exporter of cashews, pepper, and instant coffee, and among the top exporters of green coffee, ofi Vietnam works closely with a vast network of farmers. With over 4,500 employees, the company is committed to performance, diversity, and talent development. Its ‘Choices for Change’ strategy targets long-term impact by 2030, focusing on prosperous farmers, thriving communities, climate action, and sustainability.

JOB IN SUMMARY

The primary focus of this role is to safeguard the organic integrity of our coconut supply chain. You will be responsible for mapping the journey of our products from the farm to the warehouse, ensuring every participant—from individual farmers to large co-operatives to production facility—adheres to strict organic standards and transparent documentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Chain of Custody Management: Maintain an end-to-end traceability system to track organic coconuts from the farm gate through every stage of the supply chain.
• Internal Audit Execution: Lead and document rigorous internal audits of suppliers and farmer groups to ensure 100% compliance with international organic standards (e.g., USDA Organic, EU, etc.)
• Corrective Action: Identify non-compliance issues during field visits and work with farmers to implement immediate corrective measures to maintain their organic status.
• Audit Readiness: Prepare, organize, and maintain all "Organic System Plan" (OSP) documentation and traceability records to ensure compliance.
• Technical Reporting: Synthesize field data into clear, actionable reports for senior management, highlighting supply chain risks or community development progress.
• Co-ordinate with various internal and external stakeholders to gather information for development projects
• Community Development: Facilitate research projects that align farmer prosperity with ecological health, ensuring long-term supply chain resilience.
• Researching trends: Keeping up with the latest sustainability programs, practices, and trends in the coconut industry
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor or manager  

• Staff in good health, working hard and willing to learn and improve self skills, have good communication skills. 
• Knowledge of agriculture, experience in coconut farming is an advantage. 
• Knowledge of Organic certification programs such as: EU & USDA/NOP Organic standards , Rainforest Alliance,… is an advantage. 
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel, powerpoint … 
• Good English language skills in writing & speaking. 
• Plan-making and presentation skill. 
• Strong interpersonal and team work skills

Our Purpose is to “be the change for good food and a healthy future”. At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. ofi 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. All employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.