Coffee operations speacialist

TORQCOMMODITIES; Zug; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TORQCOMMODITIES is seeking an experienced professional to manage end-to-end physical green coffee contracts, from purchases to shipments, in a global trading environment. You will coordinate with traders, suppliers, customers, warehouses and shipping lines to ensure timely deliveries and accurate trade capture in the ERP system.

The role requires 3–5 years in physical coffee operations, strong knowledge of international shipping, Incoterms, trade finance and warehouse procedures, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in physical coffee operations or green coffee.
• Knowledge of international shipping, Incoterms and trade docs.
• Familiarity with coffee contracts, quality specs and warehouse procedures.
• Experience with commodity trading or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of physical green coffee contracts (P&L and shipments).
• Coordinate with traders, suppliers, customers, warehouses and freight lines.
• Prepare shipping docs like bills of lading, certificates, invoices.
• Monitor shipment schedules, vessel movements and delivery deadlines.
• Oversee inventory movements, stock reconciliations and logistics costs.
• Ensure accurate trade capture in trading or ERP system.
• Support contract execution under coffee trade terms (ECF, GCA).
• Coordinate invoicing, payments and documentary collections with Finance.
• Resolve operational discrepancies, quality claims and delays.
• Monitor risks and ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Incoterms knowledge

Trade finance

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

ERP systems

Job 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.

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.

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.