Green Coffee Trader

Summary:
This role requires a deep understanding of global coffee markets price risk management and supply chain dynamics as well as strong analytical and negotiation skills. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Sell green coffee to roasters importers and industrial clients in various markets.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers and clients to expand the companys global network.
• Source negotiate and purchase coffee from producers cooperatives and exporters.
• Analyse global coffee market trends prices supply and demand and logistics factors to identify trading opportunities.
• Manage and optimise trading positions ensuring profitability and compliance with internal risk limits.
• Coordinate with logistics teams to oversee shipment schedules documentation and quality control.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers buyers and financial partners.
• Monitor currency exchange and hedging requirements in coordination with the finance and maintain detailed records of contracts pricing and trade performance.
• Attend international coffee fairs cupping sessions and origin visits to build market intelligence and partnerships.
• Support sustainability and traceability initiatives within the supply chain. 

Qualifications :

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Economics International Trade or related 35 years of experience in commodities trading preferably coffee.
• Strong understanding of global coffee markets quality grades and trade flows.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel and trading/ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Power BI or similar tools for visualizing trade performance and market trends.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an to travel internationally when needed.

Competencies:

• Commercially driven with a high attention to detail.
• Strong relationship builder and team player.
• Resilient proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Integrity and compliance-minded. 
• Comfortable working across time zones and cultures in a global trading environment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time