Graduate Trainee Program - Product Innovation, Singapore

This Graduate Trainee Program is a 24-month rotational development program within Product Innovation, designed to build future technical and innovation leaders. Two trainees will be hired under the same program with shared core responsibilities, with differentiated focus areas as outlined below.
Role Overview: 24-month structured graduate program with multiple rotations including overseas assignments (up to 6 months) Based in Singapore, full-time and on-site Exposure to regional (AMEA) and global product innovation projects Hands-on involvement in real product development and innovation initiatives Close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders across R&D, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Procurement, and Technical Service
Key Responsibilities: Build strong technical foundation in cocoa, chocolate, and ingredient science Support product development, formulation trials, lab, pilot, and scale-up activities Contribute to innovation project execution, including data analysis, documentation, and project tracking Participate in customer and market exposure activities to translate needs into technical solutions Collaborate with global and regional teams and participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives Trainee 1 – Product Innovation, Ingredients Focus on ingredient functionality, benchmarking, and portfolio support Ingredient assessment for performance, cost, and optimization opportunities Application development for chocolate and compound systems Closer engagement with ingredient and application-focused innovation platforms Trainee 2 – Product Innovation, Global Projects Exposure to global, cross-regional innovation projects Emphasis on project management capability and global collaboration Higher involvement in translating market and customer insights into scalable technical solutions Participation in global innovation initiatives and regional rotations
Education & Qualifications Master's degree (or PhD) in Food Science, Food Technology, or related Science / Engineering discipline 0–3 years of relevant experience (internships included) Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage
Competencies & Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Curiosity, learning agility, and passion for food innovation Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset Ability to work independently and collaboratively Good communication and interpersonal skills Adaptability in fast-paced and ambiguous environments
Additional Program Requirements Willingness and ability to undertake overseas assignments of up to six (6) months during the program.