Manager - Coffee

The Container Manager is responsible for leading the container and logistics hub based in Sofia for the LDC Coffee Division in EMEA. This role involves handson operational management team leadership logistics excellence meeting client expectations process optimization proactive risk management and uphold the organizations reputation for excellence in the coffee trade.

Responsibilities:

• Manage EMEA Container Hub: Oversee logistics operations in Sofia with a handson approach.
• Team Management: Allocate and review workloads adjusting as needed.
• Staff Training: Organize training set objectives conduct appraisals and develop roles.
• Business : Master flows and ERP transactions ensuring timely recording.
• SOPs: Develop and formalize clear SOPs for all flows.
• Contract Review: Ensure adherence to tradetocash flow and review contract positions.
• Compliance: Maintain compliance with company policies.
• Shipment Coordination: Review open shipments and manage documentation and PnL impact.
• Risk Management: Identify risks and lead resolution efforts.
• Exposure Reporting: Generate and review exposure reports to identify and mitigate risks.
• Communication: Ensure effective communication with all parties involved in .
• Data Maintenance: Maintain master data and shipping instructions.
• Project Support: Assist in projects reporting and KPI reviews.
• ERP Improvement: Identify and escalate ERP inefficiencies.

Qualifications :

Experience

• 10 years working experience in an international trade or logistics environment.
• 5 years experience in managing operational teams

Technical Skills

• Advanced excel and reporting skills
• Freight forwarding and shipping in containers knowledge.
• International commerce export and import requirements and customs regulations
• International payment instruments letters of credit Incoterms and Governing rules General understanding for financial and accounting principles
• General understanding for shipping tax and law principles

Other Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize to meet deadlines under pressure
• Effective analytical skills and problem solving
• Proactive and detail oriented
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Fluent in English both speaking and writing any other European language a plus
• Bachelor Degree (Finance Supply Chain Logistics Business Administration or related areas)

Additional Information :

Additional Information for the job

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people our business partners the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Our Benefits

• 25 annual paid leave
   
• Flexible working hours
   
• Food vouchers
   
• Transportation allowance
   
• Additional medical & dental insurance
   
• Life insurance
   
• Sports card with 90/10 coverage
   
• Various learning & development opportunities
   
• Yearly performance evaluation plans
   
• Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives
   
• Team buildings & social events
   
• Employee Referral Program

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime