LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Logistic Specialist to work in a truly global environment reporting to Logistic Manager. 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 Iberia SA, Volcafe’s company in Spain. Key AccountabilitiesCollaborate with manager to sending shipping instructions, revise documents and send shipment advice to the final client.Shipment arrival control.Collaborate to control stock and conciliation with the logistic manager and finance department.Control of samples flow, sending approval for deliveries and spotting positions.Revise and approve freight, demurrage invoice, warehouse rent, manipulations, storage invoice, transport and surveyor invoices. Customer contact and service, building good customer relationships.Negotiate spot freight rates with local agents.Responsible for certification updates and audits (Organic, Fair Trade, RFA).Anticipate logistics problems and proactively resolve.Offer solutions for potential claims.Skills and ExperiencePrevious experience in supply chain management.Experience in maritime container logistic and shipping instructions.English and Spanish skills ESSENTIALFrench and Portuguese ADVANTAGEOUSAs 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!Our OfferWe 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 ValuesRespect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, EntrepreneurshipVolcafe shares the values of our parent company, ED&F Man Commodities. 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 CommitmentVolcafe shares the commitment of our parent company, ED&F Man Commodities. 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.