We're looking for a motivated and analytical Coffee Trader to join our trading team. You will source green coffee for our European customers and manage spot inventories, developing strong relationships with export partners, farmers, and specialty coffee roasters. If you have a passion for the coffee industry and market trends, we want to hear from you!
Requirements
- Source and purchase coffee from global producers, cooperatives, and exporters.
- Actively manage and optimize p&l of his/her own trading book
- Identify and cultivate new business opportunities to expand our presence in the European coffee market.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with green beans roasters and customers.
- Understand customer needs and liaise effectively with quality assurance and origin teams.
- Collaborate with our offices to develop new and innovative coffee products tailored to European tastes.
- Participate actively in coffee selection and curation to ensure the highest quality offerings.
- Represent the company at industry events and trade exhibitions across Europe.
- Sell coffee to roasters, importers, and institutional clients in key markets.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and quality specifications.
- Manage trading positions, price exposure, and hedging strategies using futures/options
- Monitor global coffee market trends, supply/demand dynamics, currency fluctuations, and macroeconomic drivers.
- Maintain strong relationships with producers, shipping agents, warehouses, and buyers.
- Oversee logistics, quality control, and documentation to ensure smooth delivery.
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, pricing, and opportunities within the coffee sector.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and buyers to optimize trading operations.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels for efficient trading.
- Stay updated on industry developments, including regulations and quality standards.
- Collaborate with the logistics team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products.
- Analyze trade performance and prepare reports for management.
- Engage with stakeholders to enhance the company’s market presence.
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
