Coffee operations speacialist

Torq Commodities; Zug; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Global commodity environment

Exposure to international markets

Career development in a fast-growing (

Job summary

Torq Commodities in Zug, Switzerland, seeks an experienced logistics professional to manage end-to-end execution of physical green coffee contracts, coordinating purchases, sales and shipments with traders, suppliers, warehouses and carriers. You will verify shipping documents and monitor timelines to ensure contracts are fulfilled.

The role requires 3–5 years in coffee operations, familiarity with Incoterms, trade finance, ERP systems and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade or 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.

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

Skills

Strong English communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• 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

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