Junior Green Coffee Trader

Job Description

Trading & Commercial Support

• Support day-to-day green coffee trading activities and contract execution.
• Assist in preparing offers, pricing analyses, and commercial proposals.
• Coordinate with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth transaction execution.
• Monitor inventory, shipment status, and contract performance.
• Support relationship management with suppliers and customers.

Market Analysis

• Monitor coffee market movements, crop developments, supply-demand trends, and industry news.
• Collect and analyze market intelligence to identify opportunities and risks.
• Prepare regular market reports and commercial updates.
• Track competitor activity and market developments.

Contract Execution & Operations

• Support contract administration and documentation.
• Coordinate closely with logistics, quality, operations, and finance teams.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of contracts.
• Assist in resolving operational issues related to shipments, quality, or documentation.

Risk Management

• Support monitoring of market exposure and trading positions.
• Assist with profitability analysis and performance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, controls, and trading policies.
• Maintain accurate trading records and reports.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Procurement, Quality, Logistics, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Participate in supplier visits, warehouse inspections, quality evaluations, and customer meetings when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the trading process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience; fresh graduates are welcome.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good English communication and Excel skills.
• Demonstrate curiosity, commercial instinct, resilience, integrity, and willingness to learn.
• Prior coffee or commodity experience is an advantage, not essential.
• A good command of English is a plus (written and spoken)
• This is a Sucafina office role based in Vietnam. Regular office attendance expected.

Additional Information

• Develop a strong understanding of green coffee markets and supply chains.
• Build foundational skills in market analysis, commercial execution, and stakeholder management.
• Gain practical experience across key functions within the coffee business.
• Demonstrate readiness to take on increasing commercial responsibility and progress toward a trading career.