At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse coffee market data and provide insights to support trade and sales teams.
- Company: Join an international commodity merchant with a focus on coffee.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £60-85K plus generous benefits, hybrid work model.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the coffee industry while working with diverse stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Experience in commodities, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 85000 £ per year.
The Skills You'll Need: Coffee, Commodities, Analysis, Strong Excel
Your New Salary: £60-85K plus generous benefits package
Hybrid: 3 days in office (Central London), 2 at home
Status: Permanent Role
Start: ASAP, notice considered
Working hours: 9am-5.30pm, Monday-Friday (37.5 hour week)
Who You'll be Working For: International commodity merchant.
What You'll be Doing:
- Coordinate external sources of market relevant data & information and combine with data flowing to the research desk from global origination teams & merchandising centres.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing and fully utilising the advantageous data held across the wider group.
- Manage a large and complex database of coffee statistics ensuring that production data is up to date and accurate, with focus on exports, imports, trade flows, stocks, local prices/differentials and consumption trends.
- Regular reporting for internal and external use, such as weekly reports, meeting summaries and monthly updates.
- Host and minute regular internal coffee trade meetings, ensuring agenda is always relevant to driving forces within the market.
- Prepare presentations for customers across the different profit centres aimed at supporting the trade and sales teams.
- Engage fully with an internal network of agronomists and local origin specialists to help inform your centralised research.
- Analyse the markets and keep traders updated with important insights.
- Keep up to date with the other commodities, such as cocoa and cotton and identify innovative methods & techniques that could be used to strengthen coffee analysis.
The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:
- Experience within a commodity environment or similar.
- The successful candidate will have specific experience in coffee and/or other soft commodities (sugar, cocoa etc.), with the ability to pragmatically evaluate markets and data and clearly communicate an innovative view of the coffee market.
- Customer-focused approach to ensure reporting is tailored for end users, and a good understanding of physical and futures markets.
- Strong communication and organisation skills are a must in the role.
- Confidence to present to senior level staff.
- A high level of Excel is essential.
People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, year of birth, relationship status or whether or not they have a disability.
Supply Chain Job - Coffee Research Analyst - London employer: People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン
As an International commodity merchant based in Central London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a competitive salary range of £60-85K and a generous benefits package, our hybrid working model allows for a balanced lifestyle while engaging with diverse stakeholders in the coffee industry. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, ensuring your contributions make a meaningful impact in the world of commodities.
Contact Details:
People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン Recruitment Team
