Coffee Logistics Lead

The purpose of this role is to architect, develop and lead the export logistics for the coffee vertical, contributing directly to the Company’s strategic growth in coffee trading. This role is focused on execution excellence through efficient, compliant, and scalable processes execution for the coffee vertical in close collaboration with suppliers, logistics partners and internal stakeholders. Building a Scalable and Sustainable Supply Chain Design end-to-end logistics flows for new coffee origins, ensuring every step follows a "red thread" of logic and scalability. Lead the development of origin-specific processes (e.g., East Africa, Vietnam, Brazil), coordinating inland transport and identifying critical paths. Develop the "Frey in a Box" blueprint for coffee, ensuring pilot shipments move from manual workarounds to repeatable, automated cadences. Identify and resolve structural inefficiencies in new markets, building the necessary logistical infrastructure before a vertical transition to a mature state. Operational Coordination & Execution Lead Drive excellence in trade execution, ensuring all shipments are optimized and fully compliant with coffee-specific contract terms Manage existing logistics efforts in Key Coffee origins from vessel and container availability to supplier management. Ensuring suppliers are on time and accurate with their shipments. Work directly with freight forwarders and warehouses at origin to improve shipment efficiencies and optimize ways or working. Primary interface for stakeholders, proactively updating customers and suppliers on shipment status and resolving operational bottlenecks. Oversee financial accuracy, ensuring all invoicing, P/L control, and payment instruments (e.g., Letters of Credit) align with contract terms. Freight Collaboration & Spot Handling Collaborate with the Global Freight Management department to ensure smooth performance on long-term freight contracts. Secure spot freight options when required. Bridge the gap between commercial needs and freight availability, providing the Global Freight Manager with data-driven volume forecasts. Collaborate with destination warehouses for coffees located in Europe to maximise efficiency. Commercial Sparring & Risk Act as a proactive sparring partner for the commercial team, providing insights on logistical constraints, lead times, and landed-cost calculations. Resolve complex disputes and claims relating to contract terms or cargo damage, making independent decisions to protect Frey’s interests. Actively research on global logistics news and put together monthly reports for the commercial team Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [email protected]. Apply To This Job