Coffee operations speacialist

Key responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end execution of physical green coffee contracts, including purchases, sales and shipments. Coordinate with coffee traders, suppliers, customers, warehouses, freight forwarders and shipping lines. Prepare and verify shipping documents, including bills of lading, certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates and invoices.

Monitor shipment schedules, vessel movements, delivery deadlines and contractual obligations. Manage inventory movements, warehouse releases, stock reconciliations and logistics costs. Ensure accurate trade capture and updates within the trading or ERP system. Support contract execution under relevant coffee trade terms, including ECF and GCA rules.

Coordinate with Finance on invoicing, payments, letters of credit and documentary collections. Resolve operational discrepancies, quality claims, demurrage and shipment delays. Monitor operational risks and ensure compliance with internal procedures.

Requirements

Candidate requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade or a related discipline. 3–5 years of experience in physical coffee operations, ideally green coffee. Knowledge of international shipping, Incoterms, import/export documentation and trade finance. Familiarity with coffee contracts, quality specifications and warehouse procedures.

Experience with commodity trading or ERP systems. Strong English communication skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus.
• Opportunity to work in a global commodity environment.
• Exposure to international markets and leading industry players.
• Career development in a fast-growing trading team.