Sustainability Program Manager, Indonesia

NKG Berindo Jaya; Bandar Lampung; On-site; IDR 420,000,000 - 780,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Competitive salary & benefits

Learning & growth

Collaborative culture

Purposeful work

Job summary

NKG Berindo Jaya in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, seeks a Sustainability Program Manager to lead all coffee sustainability activities across Arabica and Robusta, with a focus on North and South Sumatra. You will design and implement responsible sourcing programs, manage field teams and partners, and coordinate certifications such as Rainforest Alliance, C.A.F.E.

Practices, 4C and Organic. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, clear communication with international customers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agrifood Systems or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant sustainability experience, preferably in coffee or cocoa in Indonesia.
• Strong understanding of Indonesian supply chains; Arabica/Robusta experience preferred.
• Experience with certification programs (Rainforest Alliance, CAFÉ Practices, 4C, Organic).
• Experience with smallholder farmers, field teams and partners.
• Knowledge of traceability, EUDR and sustainability data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Indonesia sustainability agenda across Arabica and Robusta.
• Implement certified supply chains and ensure audits and compliance.
• Design sustainability initiatives including farmer engagement and regenerative practices.
• Manage internal sustainability teams and KPIs.
• Drive digital traceability and data documentation for farm-to-customer traceability.
• Support compliance with responsible sourcing requirements including EUDR.
• Represent NKG's Indonesia activities in customer meetings and reviews.
• Collaborate with commercial, sourcing, operations and sustainability teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Influence

Cross-cultural collaboration

Travel

English proficiency

Bahasa Indonesia proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agrifood Systems or a related discipline

Tools

Digital traceability platforms

Sustainability databases

Analytics software

CRM systems

Job description

We are Neumann Kaffee Gruppe. And we love coffee.

For us at Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), everything revolves around coffee. As a globally active green coffee service group, our more than 3,300 employees in 28 countries work with dedication for and with green coffee, which is always the focus of our services along the entire coffee supply chain. Our fields of work are just as diverse as our employees and we are proud to live this diversity.

We at Berindo Jaya work closely with the local people in the coffee producing areas and buy the green coffee materials directly from the farmers, producers, collectors and suppliers. We are able to cater for special client wishes. This includes creating qualities according to specific client requirements: a selected screen size with a chosen percentage of black and broken beans, foreign matters, Excelsa beans and a special percentage of moisture can be delivered without problem. Our main focus is to satisfy our clients with upgraded and special qualities.

We are certified as a Great Place to Work®, highlighting our strong culture of trust, collaboration, and respect. Discover here what our employees like best about our workplace.

For our group company, Berindo Jaya, we are looking for a Sustainability Program Manager, Indonesia (f/m/d).

The position will be based in Bandar Lampung and reports directly to General Manager.

The Sustainability Program Manager will be the leader and primary focal point for all coffee sustainability activities in Indonesia, covering both Arabica and Robusta, with the majority of activities focused in North and South Sumatra.

Your Responsibilities

• Sustainability Leadership: Lead and coordinate NKG's sustainability agenda in Indonesia across Arabica and Robusta, ensuring alignment between NKG and customer requirements.
• Certified Supply Chains: Execute new certified coffee supply chains, including Rainforest Alliance, C.A.F.E. Practices, 4C, Organic and other customer-specific programs. Coordinate certification readiness, audits, corrective actions, and ongoing compliance.
• Program Implementation: Design and oversee sustainability initiatives covering responsible sourcing, farmer engagement and training, regenerative agriculture, climate resilience, environmental protection and other relevant social and environmental priorities.
• Team & Partner Management: Manage and/or support internal sustainability teams and field teams employed by strategic suppliers and partners, setting clear objectives, implementation plans, KPIs and accountability.
• Traceability, Technology & Data: Drive the use of digital traceability and sustainability systems, ensuring accurate collection, validation and documentation of farmer, farm, geolocation, certification and sustainability data. Support client-facing systems and reporting requirements and ensure reliable farm-to-customer traceability.
• Responsible Sourcing & EUDR: Support compliance with relevant responsible sourcing requirements, including EUDR, deforestation-risk management and supply-chain due diligence, working closely with suppliers and NKG teams.
• Customer Engagement: Represent NKG's Indonesia sustainability activities in customer meetings, presentations, origin visits and program reviews. Articulate sustainability strategies, field activities, traceability and impact in a clear, credible and commercially relevant manner.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with farmers, suppliers, cooperatives, NGOs, certification bodies, government agencies, customers and other relevant partners.
• Matrix Collaboration: Work closely with commercial, sourcing, operations and sustainability colleagues across Indonesia, the NKG Asia Hub and global NKG functions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Your profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agrifood Systems or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in sustainability, responsible sourcing, certified agricultural supply chains, or field-level programs, preferably within coffee or cocoa in Indonesia.
• Strong understanding of Indonesian agricultural/coffee supply chains; experience in Sumatra and across Arabica and/or Robusta is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and managing certification/verification programs, preferably including Rainforest Alliance, C.A.F.E. Practices, 4C and/or Organic.
• Experience working with smallholder farmers, suppliers, field teams and strategic partners, including influencing teams that may not report directly to the role.
• Good understanding of traceability, EUDR, deforestation risk, sustainability data and responsible sourcing requirements.
• Technology savvy, with the ability to work confidently with digital traceability platforms, sustainability databases, data analytics and customer-facing reporting/documentation systems.
• Full business fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, written and spoken.
• Strong leadership, ownership and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Highly articulate and confident communicator, comfortable presenting to international customers, senior management and external stakeholders.
• Strong project and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Ability to translate field-level sustainability activities and data into clear and compelling customer communication.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable operating independently within a matrix organization and working across cultures and functions.
• Practical and field-oriented, with willingness to travel extensively across Indonesia.

Our staff appreciates

• International: Working in an international atmosphere in a growing and progressive company
• Benefits: An attractive salary with benefits.
• Learning & Growth: Continuously develop your skills through training, knowledge sharing, and opportunities to take on new challenges that accelerate your career growth.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive team where ideas are welcomed, contributions are valued, and individuals are empowered to make a meaningful impact.
• Purposeful Work: Contribute to a business that is committed to responsible sourcing, sustainability, and creating long-term value across the coffee supply chain.