Description
Key responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end execution of physical green coffee contracts, including purchases, sales and shipments.
- Coordinate with coffee traders, suppliers, customers, warehouses, freight forwarders and shipping lines.
- Prepare and verify shipping documents, including bills of lading, certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates and invoices.
- Monitor shipment schedules, vessel movements, delivery deadlines and contractual obligations.
- Manage inventory movements, warehouse releases, stock reconciliations and logistics costs.
- Ensure accurate trade capture and updates within the trading or ERP system.
- Support contract execution under relevant coffee trade terms, including ECF and GCA rules.
- Coordinate with Finance on invoicing, payments, letters of credit and documentary collections.
- Resolve operational discrepancies, quality claims, demurrage and shipment delays.
- Monitor operational risks and ensure compliance with internal procedures.
Requirements
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years of experience in physical coffee operations, ideally green coffee.
- Knowledge of international shipping, Incoterms, import/export documentation and trade finance.
- Familiarity with coffee contracts, quality specifications and warehouse procedures.
- Experience with commodity trading or ERP systems.
- Strong English communication skills and attention to detail.
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.
Coffee operations speacialist in London employer: Torqcommodities
TORQCOMMODITIES is an exceptional employer that values innovation and teamwork, providing a dynamic work environment in the heart of Vienna. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, a supportive culture that encourages collaboration, and the chance to be part of a leading company in the coffee trading sector. With a focus on employee well-being and growth, TORQCOMMODITIES stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
