We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Coffee Trader to manage and grow our physical coffee trading activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong network in the global coffee market, solid experience in physical flows, and a keen understanding of supply chain, logistics, and price risk management.

You will be responsible for originating, executing, and managing coffee trades, developing supplier and customer relationships, and contributing to the P&L performance of the desk.

Key Responsibilities:

Originate and execute physical coffee trades (Arabica and/or Robusta)
Build and manage relationships with producers, exporters, importers, roasters, and commercial clients
Monitor market trends, price movements, origin dynamics, and global supply/demand
Negotiate purchase and sales contracts and ensure execution from origin to delivery
Coordinate with logistics, quality control, finance, and risk management teams
Manage price risk exposure through hedging strategies (ICE futures, options, etc.)
Identify new market opportunities and develop strategic supply chain partnerships
Ensure compliance with sustainability, certification, and traceability standards

Profile:

3–7+ years of experience in physical coffee trading
Strong knowledge of international coffee markets, origins, and pricing mechanisms
Established network of clients and suppliers in the coffee trade
Solid understanding of trade finance, incoterms, contracts, and shipping documentation
Ability to manage P&L and work autonomously
Familiarity with hedging tools (ICE Futures, FX, etc.) is a plus
Fluency in English; other languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, or French are a plus