Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Functional Analyst to join our Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) migration team in a truly global environment. You will manage and support D365 applications and support business teams in D365 adoption, configuration and workflows, as well as product testing and validation. You will report to the Project Delivery Manager. This role offers long-term growth for someone eager to apply their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities sector. 

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed. 

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make the coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operated sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support program engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face. 

Key Accountabilities

• Provide post-implementation support to end users, both onsite and offshore
• Handle incoming support issues via the ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution and escalating when necessary
• Participate in and manage customer support-focused projects
• Proactively address daily operational concerns
• Develop further expertise in using D365, effectively educating D365 users
• Develop knowledge of commodity trading business processes, specifically coffee
• Troubleshoot and resolve application-related issues
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with users
• Document user inquiries, reported problems, and provide feedback and resolutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to discuss user issues, share resolutions, and best practices
• Stay updated on relevant technologies
• Participate in functional testing and validation during D365 migration projects
• Contribute to special projects and testing systems as required

Skills and Experience

• Experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 into Trade, Logistics and Production, with relevant certifications
• Strong skills in other D365 functional areas
• Understanding of D365 technical components (SQL, AOS, SharePoint)
• Experience in multiple D365 ERP implementation and support projects
• Knowledge of best practices, master data management, and security in D365
• Basic finance knowledge (GL, AR, AP)
• Graduate in a relevant discipline
• Familiarity with web, thin client, thick client, and cloud architecture
• Experience in physical commodities is a plus
• Good work ethics, customer service orientation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and provide clear guidance remotely
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Previous software or application support experience is preferred

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as an IT Project Manager based out of Bangalore, India. This role is responsible for coordinating both business and technology project activities, ensuring timely update of project status, preparing and distributing reports to senior stakeholders. You will work with a team of project leaders and other coordinators, so good communication and collaboration skills are essential. You will report to the Coffee Global Technology Director and work with a truly global environment that provides developmental opportunities for the incumbent who is eager to demonstrate the skills and experience in a challenging and fast paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better,together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Key Accountabilities

• Creating and maintaining project library and plans, file, recording and reporting systems
• Coordinate and support the delivery of multiple concurrent technology projects (both small-scale enhancements and large-scale implementations)
• Maintaining project management methods, standards, and processes
• Assisting and advising team members on procedures, disciplines and recording and reporting requirements
• Tracking risk and issue logs and changing control data
• Developing and maintaining effective project team communication systems
• Developing and implementing procedures
• Producing project summary reports and coordinating the preparation of all reports
• Setting up and maintaining cost-recording systems
• Defining and documenting methodology procedures
• Assisting with other administrative responsibilities assigned
• Act as the point of contact for all participants

Skills and Experience

• 5 – 8 years of demonstrated experience in technology environments or IT-related project support project administration or management role
• Prior experience leading projects in Microsoft Power Apps will be an advantage
• Familiar with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Good understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Awareness of vendor management practices and third-party collaboration models
• Experience in coaching project team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets
• Thorough understanding of project management fundamentals
• Thorough understanding of both agile and waterfall methodologies
• Good understanding of the software development life cycle
• Through understanding of project prioritization
• Solid understanding of project management fundamentals and lifecycle
• Knowledge of project tracking tools is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Prioritization and organizational abilities with strong problem-solving skills
• Proven experience juggling multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced
• Ability to work independently while coordinating across diverse technical teams and external partners

We recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behavior. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviors, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviors also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focused on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Finance Process Lead General Ledger Record to Report (RTR) in the Finance and Accounting team. You will work in a truly global environment where the overall purpose of the role is to manage general ledger function by manages a company financial record, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports, you will be reporting to Head of Finance Operations. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Key Accountabilities

• Conducting advanced financial analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Analyzing current processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing process improvements.
• Will play the role of a reviewer and quality checks as per MCS.
• Provide expertise in specific FP&A Processes, leading process change and improvements through elimination, standardization, simplification.
• Regularly review and challenge current process designs to identify best practices and improvements.
• Identifying and implementing automation opportunities and new tools.
• Run change and improvement initiatives, ensuring timely delivery through robust project management systems.
• Assist during audits by attending to audit requests and requirements.
• May involve managing small teams of in-house accountants.
• Mentoring junior team members skills and knowledge.
• Prepare and review financial statements: This includes profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and trial balances.

Skills and Experience

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in related field from a well-recognized institute.
• 9-13 years of experience using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and regulations & ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• End-to-end RTR process improvements, ERP mastery, and RTR controls optimization.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strategic oversight: standardization, simplification, and issue resolution across markets and systems.
• Challenge trend, identifies root causes, and proposes RTR process corrections impacting decision-making.
• Drive ERP-led transformation, automation, and adoption of best practices.
• Lead RTR audit readiness, ensures controls, system alignment, and documentation compliance.
• Participation in continuous improvement projects within shared services is good to have.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

Volcafe North America is seeking a Coffee Operations & Customer Experience Specialist to ensure seamless execution of contracts and operational processes, deliver exceptional customer experience, and provide office support to leadership. This is a varied role spanning trade execution, client service and office support, making it a key coordination point across trading, logistics, finance, and management. Through delivering operational excellence and high-quality service for our customers and the commercial team, this role will contribute towards strengthening Volcafe’s position in the North American Coffee market.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses, and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social, and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be based in our Volcafe office in Irvington, New York.

Key Accountabilities

Trade Execution & Contract Management

• Coordinate the end-to-end execution of purchase and sales contracts with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain and update trade data in internal systems, ensuring compliance with terms.
• Collaborate with logistics, finance, and quality teams to ensure smooth delivery and proactive resolution of any issues.
• Prepare and verify trade documentation including invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and quality reports.
• Support audit and reporting requirements by maintaining accurate documentation.

Customer Experience

• Support communication with customers, responding to inquiries with professionalism and responsiveness to ensure a positive experience.
• Assist with our e-commerce business and its activities, including order processing, inventory updates, and customer communication.
• Partner with the quality team on coffee cupping schedules, sample tracking, and certification documentation.
• Track and report on project timelines and deliverables, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.

Leadership & Office Support

• Provide direct support to the Regional General Manager, including scheduling, communications, follow-ups and preparation of reports or presentations.
• Provide further administrative support to the trading, logistics and finance teams.
• Coordinate leadership priorities, cross-functional initiatives and office-wide communications.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, client visits, team events and customer travel logistics as well as assisting with tradeshows, coffee tastings and other industry activities.
• Compile business metrics, sales summaries and operational dashboards for leadership review.
• Manage onboarding for new staff, including system access, training resources and process documentation.
• Assist with the rollout of new tools, systems and process improvements, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen cross-team communication.
• Maintain office resources, supplies and vendor relationships.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, international trade or related field preferrable.
• Previous experience in office administration, logistics, trade operations or project coordination
• Previous experience within commodity trading environments, highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is essential, with experience in ERP, CRM or e-commerce systems advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative and service-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable balancing structured routine work with fast-changing priorities.
• Passion for coffee and enthusiasm for industry learning and growth.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Finance Director, Italy to work in a truly global environment that will combine considerable experience in financial systems and reporting, coupled with deep expertise in understanding ERP systems, processes, business models and digital ecosystems. As a key member of the Italy Coffee Business Senior Management team, as well as the European Senior Finance team, the Finance Director will assume a strategic role in the overall management of the business. With primary responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities of the Business Unit. This includes but is not limited to direct responsibility for managing the internal finance function including accounting, cash forecasting, strategic planning, and compliance.

The post-holder also holds overall oversight and management of the IT function across the business Unit and as such will lead and take full responsibility over financial and management reporting in a timely and accurate manner, while adding value to the business through partnering with all stakeholders to deliver on business unit compliance processes and insightful, forward-looking data in line with strategic objectives.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working for Volcafe Italy, in our located in Genoa.

Key Accountabilities

• End to end ownership of the control environment for the full cycle of the business with a focus on the complete enterprise risk model of the business unit, and lead support for regional compliance as needed.
• Timely and accurate management and financial reporting for the coffee business unit.
• Lead and advise on financial and commercial decisions in consultation with the Regional Finance Director, while maintaining a close working partnership with the General Manager.
• Ensure accurate application and oversight of Fair Value Mark-to-Market accounting for trading positions, inventory, and financial instruments, in line with internal policies.
• Complete oversight of all external tax and compliance related requirements and reporting impacting the business unit.
• Ensure compliance with all internal financial and accounting policies and guidelines including authorisation matrixes, credit, counterparty, and trading mandate limits as well as policy roll outs and periodic checks.
• Ownership of all corporate reporting to group for the business unit, the unit’s ERP systems and processes.
• Ownership of all historical organisation data related to management and financial reporting.
• Qualitative review of monthly financials and providing detailed analysis to stakeholders.
• Tracking cycle time efficiencies and reporting on all key business value drivers with a thorough understanding of the business value drivers.
• Developing and maintaining financial projections/forecasts and sensitivity analysis including detailed models in line with commercial strategies.
• Ownership of all budgeting processes and month on month variance analysis with detailed commentary of performance to drive cost efficiencies and identify opportunities.
• Perform all ad-hoc research as may be needed by the stakeholders.
• Working capital tracking and reporting on optimal balance sheet optimization including tracking all financial covenants of the organisation.
• Drive finance transformation to improve synergy within the team and enhance collaboration with stakeholders in trade, commercial and operations, logistics, IT and corporate.
• Drive contribution to the bottom line through various structured trade finance opportunities and ensuring robust insurance and facilities management.
• Provide thought leadership for their team with a focus on developing a best-in-class team.
• Align departmental short-term goals for maximum impact on organization strategy; process optimization to drive strategy and collaboration.
• Collaborate and leverage with EDF Man Finance team on local statutory requirements

Skills and Experience

• Professional qualification e.g., ACCA/CA/CMA/ CIMA/ CPA or Italian equivalent with membership exceeding 5 years.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or MBA educated in finance, accounting or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, preferably in commodities, manufacturing or FMCG with the at least 5+ years as a senior controller or senior manager within a finance department.
• At least 3 years of external audit experience, or corporate finance is advantageous.
• Adept leadership skills with ability to coach, mentor and develop the team.
• Great interpersonal and stakeholder interaction/influencing skills, combined with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, tailoring their approach relevantly to the audience.
• Experience of working capital management and treasury management, including trade finance funding models is essential.
• Experience of risk management and compliance.
• Experience with financial modelling is highly desirable.
• Experience with project management and IT implementations.
• A good team player with ability to work independently and lead cross functional teams.
• High attention to detail and open minded, able to cope with a quick learning curve.
• Ability to work with diverse cultures.

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still apply!

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Deputy Executive Assistant in Global Admin Team to work in a truly global environment where the overall purpose of the role is support senior leadership by handling their backend business operations and reporting to Executive Assistant, Volcafe. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be based in Volcafe office in Madrid, Spain.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the organization of international events and meetings.
• Ensure calendar appointments are scheduled accurately and include all relevant details.
• Prepare and submit expense reports in a timely manner.
• Coordinate delivery of parcels and other essential services.
• Manage the procurement of office supplies, maintaining inventory in collaboration with the Swiss office; anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, and verify receipt.
• Book restaurants and arrange courier services as required.
• Coordinate the collection of signatures on documents, ensuring proper submission and filing.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Respond to inquiries via email, telephone, or in person, providing accurate and helpful information.
• Draft and distribute professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails.
• Review and enhance administrative systems for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee clerical duties and administrative processes, addressing issues with professionalism and courtesy.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing by supporting the training of other administrative team members and sharing best practices.
• Proactively identify opportunities for operational improvements through process optimization, digitization, and simplification.

Skills and Experience

• A proven administrative assistant background supporting the Executive / C Suite team.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with expense management tools (e.g., Concur).
• Experience with collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Slack).
• At least 8 years of experience in the field or in a related area in an international environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced certifications in a relevant field preferred.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have a newly created unique opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager (Senior Trader) to join our trading team, to work in a truly global environment to lead the Colombian coffee trading strategy reporting to the General Manager for Colombia.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working for Carcafe, Volcafe’s company in Colombia.

APPLICATIONS ARE REQUIRED IN WRITTEN ENGLISH PLEASE.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the Colombian coffee trading strategy through the implementation and control of buying, selling and market risk management.
• Analyse and review the global coffee and specialty coffee, supply and demand balance sheet developments to develop a robust logistics, buying and selling strategy.
• Effectively control and supervise the trading desk and provide buying guidelines and direct the buying team.
• Establish the commercial conditions, purchase prices and sales negotiations.
• Preparation of budgets and projections for the purchase and sale of coffee.
• Input into the systems required for the control of the management of trading transactions.
• Coordinate currency position management, implementing market risk hedging strategies.
• Identify new business and investment opportunities, as well as associated risk.
• According to the manuals and procedures of the business, following up all purchases with due diligence.
• Ensure sustainable supply chains to meet customer requirements.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to collaboratively design and execute groupwide strategies that contribute to the overall group return.
• Contract negotiations with both suppliers and customers; agreeing quality, volumes, delivery terms, prices and other specification and ensuring adequate execution of the overall cash cycle.
• Competently manage any challenges or issues within the supply, working proactively with partners to identify and execute the best solutions.
• Proactively manage any quality issues through close working relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Travel to roaster clients and suppliers when and if required and handle customers’ visits at origin.
• Develop good external networks, to ensure the team is aware of industry developments and news as well as participation in key industry events.
• Manage and report counterparty risk associated with contracts including in-depth understanding of suppliers and customer market risk.
• Work closely with quality to ensure the R&D of new products and blends for both internal and export market.

Skills and Experience

• Substantial professional experience in commodity trading and risk management
• Coffee industry experience (from a roaster or trading house) preferred; however we would also consider other agricultural soft commodity trading experience.
• Demonstrable experience leading commodity trading teams and processes.
• Experience of trading financial derivatives.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen.
• Good relationship builder with both customers as well as suppliers.
• A good track record in managing interactions well with a team.
• Must have the ability to adapt to the dynamic trading environment and take a proactive approach to managing tasks and completing priorities.
• Committed team player who is willing to be flexible and assist with a whole range of tasks to support colleagues and the delivery of a common strategic goal.
• Bachelor’s studies in Industrial Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or professionals with post-graduate studies in Business Administration, Economics or Industrial Engineering.
• Professional level business English (C1-C2 level)

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Quality Control Assistant to work in a truly global environment to ensure that all cherries, purchased, processed, dried, stored and dispatched conform to the specified buyers’, company’s and UCDA quality standards stipulated in the Coffee Regulations. This position plays a key role also in setting and maintaining our quality standards and regular dialogue with customers and requires a great understanding of our trading quality components, trading rationale and value/PnL generation by blending and optimizing quality without taking excessive risks and reporting to Quality Manager. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working for PT Volkopi Indonesia (Lampung) Volcafe’s company in Indonesia.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate with the Quality Head or Trade Team to communicate customer quality specifications to the Production Manager and factory Quality Team.
• Conduct inspections, audits, reviews, and documentation of the Quality Team’s activities under Production to ensure coffee processing meets customer expectations.
• Ensure the Quality Team shares quality results with the Production Team and that all coffee transferred to storage complies with customer standards.
• Timely allocation of coffee for processing (processing & Bulking) and export as per customer requirement. Target to load Arabica within 3 months and Robusta within 6 months.
• Aim for zero consignment rejection upon delivery at the destination.
• Address issues raised by the Quality Team under Production within 24 hours; escalate unresolved matters promptly and ensure thorough follow-up.
• Ensure all quality staff working under production meet performance target and monitor quarterly.
• Provide manpower planning updates to the Quality Head annually in July.
• Ensure the quality team in production uses correct tools with valid certification to analysis coffee.
• Ensure quality team working under production uses correct PPE.
• Maintain shipment samples and quality reports accurately.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in food science and technology or a related field.
• Certified Q Grader, with a strong understanding of coffee quality standards.
• Skilled in sample roasting, cupping setup and cleanup, and reporting results using tastify.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in the coffee industry or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and interpret data effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate with teams in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent communication skills, negotiation, cultural awareness, and interpersonal skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as an Accountant to work in a truly global environment to supporting daily accounting operations, including data entry, transaction postings, reconciliations, and documentation related to commodity purchases, sales, and inventory movements. This role ensures that all financial records are accurate, up-to-date, and in compliance with internal policies and external regulations, providing essential support to Senior Accountants and Finance Manager and reporting to Finance Director. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working for PT Volkopi Indonesia (Lampung) Volcafe’s company in Indonesia.

Key Accountabilities

• Record daily financial transactions into the ERP system (purchase invoices, sales invoices, payment vouchers, etc.)
• Ensure correct GL account coding for commodity purchases, freight costs, warehousing fees, and other related expenses.
• Assist in uploading trade-related documentation (contracts, invoices, bills of lading) into the accounting system.
• Prepare vendor payment requests and ensure proper documentation (supplier invoices, GRNs, approvals).
• Monitor and follow up on accounts receivable collections in coordination with the Sales and Operations teams.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Support the Senior Accountant in recording inventory movements (goods received, goods issued, stock adjustments).
• Assist in reconciling physical stock counts with system balances.
• Ensure correct application of landed costs (freight, insurance, duties) into inventory valuation.
• Prepare daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Record petty cash transactions and ensure proper approvals and documentation.
• Maintain organized filing systems for financial documents (hardcopy and electronic), including contracts, invoices, LCs, and supporting schedules.
• Support audit preparations by ensuring documents are easily traceable and accurate.
• Provide support in month-end closing activities, such as journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare preliminary schedules for review by Senior Accountant or Finance Manager
• Prepare basic data for tax reporting (VAT, PPh 21, PPh 23) under supervision.
• Ensure all tax invoices (Faktur Pajak) are received and correctly recorded.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree educated in accounting, finance or related fields.
• Obtained good initial exposure to working in an accounting setting, however fresh graduates with internships in accounting or finance are also welcomed.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel and wider Microsoft applications.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Basic understanding of commodity trade flows is a plus.
• Comfortable with document-heavy processes (import/export, invoices, contracts).
• Familiarity with ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, or local ERP software is an advantage.
• Able to work well under supervision and eager to learn.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as an Arabica Trader to work in a truly global environment to support trading strategy by managing sourcing, sales, and quality of Arabica coffee. The role includes monitoring market positions, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining compliance with regulations. The trader collaborates with internal teams and external partners, provides market insights and will be reporting to Indonesia Rep Office Manager. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working for PT Volkopi Indonesia based in Medan, Volcafe’s company in Indonesia.

Key Accountabilities

• Complement the existing team in Volcafe Indonesia (Volkopi).
• Support the Head of Arabica in the execution of trading strategy including sales & business development with prospective clients.
• Competently manage any challenges or issues within the supply working proactively with partners to identify and execute the best solutions.
• Proactively manage any quality issues though close working relationship with suppliers to deal with any problems.
• Manage the sourcing of Arabica coffee from exporters, intermediaries, and certified sustainable farmer groups across Indonesia.
• Lead domestic sales efforts within the Indonesian market, ensuring alignment with commercial targets.
• Monitor and control positions in both the physical and futures markets, including exposure to IDR currency fluctuations.
• Assess and track counterparty exposure, ensuring adherence to internal risk protocols and stop-loss policies.
• Ensure timely delivery and shipment of coffee in accordance with contractual terms and client requirements.
• Oversee the dispatch of Pre-Shipment Samples, ensuring they are sent at least two months ahead of scheduled shipment dates.
• Analyse buyer specifications to enhance quality differentiation and secure value-added premiums.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Control and milling teams to improve processing efficiency and ensure product consistency.
• Actively contribute to internal discussions related to Supply & Demand strategies and market intelligence.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Indonesian trading regulations and practices, including VAT and Withholding Tax compliance.
• Provide timely and accurate local market insights to support broader commercial and trading strategies.
• Travel to origin countries and/or roaster clients when and if required.
• Develop good external networks to ensure the team are aware of industry development/news as well as participation on key industry events.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Business Administration, or Agronomy. An MBA would be beneficial.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commodity trading, with a significant focus on coffee, particularly Arabica.
• Fluent verbal and written English.
• Proven track record of developing new client relationships and developing new business.
• Strong knowledge of the coffee trading sector, able to provide insights into market trends and origins.
• Entrepreneurial flair, able to provide good examples of bringing new opportunities into the team and wide commodities trading function.
• Strong team ethic, able to step up and cover colleagues and managers as needed.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex market data and make informed trading decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, negotiation, cultural awareness, and interpersonal skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.