Coffee Trader
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
This position will be responsible for managing the origination and the execution of all LDC coffees from Ethiopia. Additionally, the position will have responsibility for Ethiopia office team.
Job Main Responsibilities
He or she will have the main following responsibilities:
Collect and share prices daily with trading team
Report local activities and new regulations
Report local trades from ECX
Daily contact with exporters to execute contracts in a timely manner
Support research team to improve our production forecast in Ethiopia (ECX volumes traded, Stock survey and Crop tour analysis)
Support sustainability team to implement their projects in Ethiopia
Coordinate visits of clients and LDC managers to Ethiopia
Weekly analysis on coffee actor activities in Ethiopia (Exporters and Trading houses)
Experience
• Knowledge of commodity trade, is an advantage
• Understanding of Cash Markets, is an advantage
• Strong working knowledge of Excel (formulation/models) and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of macro and micro economics is an advantage
• Knowledge of finance and accounting is an advantage
• Ability to handle pressure and think quickly
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately
• Willingness to learn on the job with steep learning curve and volunteer to take on new work scope
Skills
Skills Required to Undertake the Role
• Good communication
• Risk management
• Analytical skills
• Forward planning and thinking a few steps ahead
• Ability to grasp logistics
Personal Attributes
• Quick thinking
• Handling pressure and stress
• “Think outside the box”
• Ability to handle people
• Remain efficient yet accurate
• “People’s person”
Core competencies.
• Entrepreneurial ability
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Ahmaric (Fluent)
Education
Degree in any business related field
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