Torq Commodities
Junior Trade Executive (Coffee Operations)
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About The Role
We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Junior Trade Executive to join our Coffee Operations team. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in commodity trading operations, working closely with traders, logistics providers, finance teams, warehouses, and customers to ensure the smooth execution of international coffee contracts.
The successful candidate will gain exposure to the full trade lifecycle, from contract execution through to shipment, invoicing, and payment reconciliation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the execution of physical coffee trade contracts from purchase to final delivery.
- Prepare, review, and maintain trade documentation, including:
- Contracts
- Purchase and sales confirmations
- Bills of Lading
- Commercial invoices
- Packing lists
- Certificates of Origin
- Insurance documents
- Phytosanitary and quality certificates
- Coordinate shipments with suppliers, customers, freight forwarders, warehouses, and shipping lines.
- Track vessel schedules and shipment milestones, ensuring timely communication of delays or changes.
- Maintain accurate contract data within the trading/ERP system.
- Monitor inventory positions and warehouse movements.
- Liaise with finance regarding invoices, payment status, letters of credit, and documentary collections.
- Assist with trade reconciliations and month-end operational reporting.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
- Resolve operational issues proactively while escalating risks where appropriate.
- Support process improvement initiatives and operational efficiency projects.
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Requirements
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 0-2 years' experience in commodity trading operations, logistics, shipping, supply chain, or international trade.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Fluent English (written and spoken).
Desirable
- Experience within coffee or agricultural commodities.
- Familiarity with Incoterms 2020.
- Knowledge of international shipping documentation.
- Experience with ERP or commodity trading systems.
- Additional European languages are an advantage.
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Personal Attributes
- Proactive and eager to learn.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
- Professional and customer-focused.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Adaptable within a fast-paced international trading environment.
Benefits
What We Offer
- Exposure to international coffee trading markets.
- Structured training and career development.
- Opportunity to work with experienced traders and operations professionals.
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Long-term career progression within an expanding global commodities business.
This position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in physical coffee trading operations, gaining hands-on experience across logistics, trade execution, risk awareness, and international supply chain management.
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