Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 16 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Sucafina is a leading sustainable “farm to roaster” coffee company, with a family tradition in commodities that stretches back to 1905. Today, with more than 1,400 employees in 32 countries, the Group is a leading player in the world of green, roasted, instant coffee merchanting. With its main trading arm based in Geneva-Switzerland, Sucafina sources coffee from most producing countries, often directly from farmers, to provide its partners with sustainable value across the global supply chain.
Ugacof Limited, a subsidiary of Sucafina, is one of the largest coffee buyers, processors and exporter of coffee in Uganda and East Africa.

Who We Are Looking For:
Are you a natural leader with a strong focus on team growth? Do you know the ins and outs of coffee buying? This unique opportunity might be yours!
We are seeking a detail-oriented, thorough and organized Arabica Supply Chain Coordinator to join our team. The position holder will be based in Kasese with frequent extended travel within the Rwenzori region.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage UGACOF’s network of Arabica Coffee Washing Stations in Western Uganda.
• Grow sourcing volumes, farmer outreach, and direct impact in the communities around our field-assets.
• Identify and implement process improvements across Coffee Washing Station operations to improve outturn, quality, and financial controls.
• Coach and upskill team members to build a strong and sustainable pool of talent within our field operations.
• Develop, maintain and nurture relationships with various stakeholders along the supply chain.
• Support other coffee sourcing operations based on company needs.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with specialization in agronomy/ Business Administration or related field.
• At least 3+ years of experience building and managing operations within a commodity supply chain, with extensive experience in leading a team.
• Strong knowledge across all functions of the supply chain such as procurement, processing, logistics, quality control.
• Experience working in emerging markets and rural contexts, preferably within coffee/cocoa supply chains.
• Past work experience in start-ups or high growth business environments is a plus.
• Analytical mind with high organizational and prioritization skills, a strong attention to detail, and problem-solving mindset.
• Data-driven and digitally fluent, with evident leadership, motivation, and engagement competencies.

Additional Information
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Evident leadership, negotiation, engagement, and motivation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to details.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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