Coffee Trader

**Company Description**

**What are we looking for**:
We are looking for entrepreneurs, techies, passionate, eager to learn, humble, with a positive attitude and a high level of integrity People. Flexible and willing to take challenges, work and live in coffee-producing countries, People who want to build expertise and a career in the coffee business and are ready to go the extra mile.

**What we offer**:
We offer within our pleasant family environment, great opportunities to learn and grow, we offer challenges and exposure to multicultural environments, on-merit base compensation, and free coffee around the clock
**Job Description** Trading Operations**:

- Execute trading strategies to optimize profitability while managing risk effectively;
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure timely delivery and fulfillment of contracts;
- Collaborate with logistics and supply chain teams to coordinate the smooth flow of goods.

**Market Analysis**:

- Stay abreast of global market trends, pricing dynamics, and supply-demand factors related to soluble coffee;
- Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify potential opportunities and risks.

**Contract Negotiation**:

- Negotiate and finalize contracts with suppliers and customers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions;
- Work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure all contracts are following regulations and company policies

**Supplier and Buyer Relationahip**:

- Build and cultivate strong relationships with coffee suppliers and buyers to ensure a reliable and diversified network, negotiating favorable terms and conditions to support the company's trading activities;
**Risk management**:

- Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate price fluctuations and market uncertainties.
- Monitor and assess potential risks in the supply chain and implement proactive measures to address them.

**Reporting**:

- Prepare regular reports and presentations on trading performance, market insights, and recommendations for strategic adjustments;
**Team Collaboration**:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including logistics, finance, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless execution of trading operations;
***Sales Target**:

- Build/find new customers, open new markets, ensure sales target and growth rate;
**Qualifications** Skills**
- Excellent communication and ability to clarify/put across a point, relationship management internal and external;
- Entrepreneurial spirit and good commercial sense;
- Service oriented, understands clients needs and executes to high standards, manages expectations;
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and buyers;

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field;
- Proven experience as a Coffee Trader or soft commodity
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and trends;
- Familiarity with legal and regulatory aspects of trading agreements;
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
- Flexibility to travel as needed to engage with suppliers, buyers, and attend industry events;