Key Skills

Job Description

Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Start Date: January 2027 Application Deadline: 5 October 2026 Are you at the start of your career and eager to make an impact in an international working environment? At Golden Agri-Resources (GAR), you’ll have the chance to truly develop yourself through a unique 18-month traineeship where your personal and professional growth take centre stage. From day one, you will step into a challenging role, contributing to strategic projects, and gaining hands-on experience across multiple departments. The program might include spending time in other offices in Europe, including Italy and Spain, giving you international exposure and a broad understanding of GAR’s operations. The Traineeship is About: Rotational experience across key areas: Commercial, Operations, Business Development, Finance & Trade Control Hands-on learning from industry experts, developing both technical and soft skills Mentorship and coaching from peers and senior leaders Collaborating with talented colleagues from Europe, Asia, and the Americas A structured program designed to grow your technical, professional, and leadership skills International exposure and a real pathway to become a future leader at GAR What We Offer: An entrepreneurial, international environment that values growth opportunities Competitive compensation with employer pension contributions Flexible working hours Local and global training & development programs Employer-covered health insurance Healthy snacks and drinks in the office every day A fully sustainable office in Utrecht, easily accessible by public transport Fun and engaging company events—outings, Christmas dinner, and our first well-being month focused on employee wellness and social connection About GAR: When you join GAR, you join something bigger—big in scale, big in opportunities, and big in impact. As one of the largest agribusinesses in the world, GAR manages over half a million hectares of palm oil plantations, including smallholder farms across Indonesia, and is expanding into sugar, soybean, sunflower, and coconut. Since 1997, sustainability has been at the heart of our operations. We work hand-in-hand with farmers, communities, and partners to deliver food, fuel, and a better future. At GAR, your career contributes to something meaningful—for the planet, people, and generations to come. Who We’re Looking For: MSc graduate in Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, or Business Administration Entry-level experience or internships in relevant areas Fluent in English, both written and spoken Proactive, committed, curious, and eager to learn Team player, independent thinker, and effective communicator Motivated to take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced international environment 🌟 Excited? Don’t miss this chance to gain hands-on experience, international exposure, and leadership opportunities with GAR! Apply now and start your journey toward becoming a future leader. **Please note that we often incorporate an assessment and reference checks in our selection procedures. **Golden Agri-Resources is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates and consider applications fairly, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or background.

Core Responsibilities

Rotate across Commercial, Operations, Business Development, Finance, and Trade Control, contributing to strategic projects and gaining hands-on experience. Collaborate with international colleagues and develop technical, professional, and leadership capabilities through mentorship and coaching.

Requirements

Applicants should have an MSc in Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, or Business Administration, along with entry-level experience or relevant internships. They must be fluent in written and spoken English and demonstrate initiative, curiosity, commitment, effective communication, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced international environment.

Benefits

• Employer Pension Contributions
• Flexible Working Hours
• Local and Global Training and Development Programs
• Employer-Covered Health Insurance
• Healthy Snacks and Drinks
• Company Events