Volcafe Trainee - Commercial

THE VOLCAFE TRAINEE PROGRAM 2027

(COMMERCIAL POSITION)

1. INTRODUCTION

Talent development and building a robust succession plan across all business-critical roles is an ongoing strategic objective for Volcafe.

The Volcafe Trainee Program 2027 will create an internal talent pool, consisting of entry-level individuals from which future leaders and successors for key roles across the global organisation can be identified and developed.

The Volcafe Trainee Program 2027 with provide Volcafe leadership with the flexibility to tailor the development of employees according to business needs. It will also provide trainees with the opportunity and flexibility to drive their own career development aims with Volcafe.

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1. RECRUITMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TALENT

1. Aim

The Volcafe Trainee Program 2027 will aim to recruit talented graduates from within the local country/ regional markets and challenge them to grow into Volcafe future generation of leaders. It is not an internship program but a full-time job opportunity. Trainees will initially be retained on a 2-year fixed term contract.

The 2-year program will provide trainees with hands-on experience and the opportunity to develop key business skills and acumen. At the same time, it provides Volcafe with the opportunity to mould the attitudes and behaviours of trainees in line with core Coffee values.

1. Structure

The program provides a unique approach to learning that matches the development pace of the individual and the needs of the business. Overall, it is anticipated to be a four-year program designed to drive learning about the business and industry through the use of Core and Elective modules (rotations) and later, increased responsibility in a business function of the trainee's choosing.

In year 1 and 2, the trainees will participate in hands-on and practical modules. These modules are designed to provide each trainee with a firm grounding across all aspects of Volcafe functions and how the business fits together.

From year 3 onwards, trainees will move into full time business roles with more focused learning, responsibility and ownership with opportunities to lead on important and impactful projects.

2.3. Recruitment methodology

The Volcafe Trainee Program 2027 will be promoted within Viet Nam and may be also other locations. The job advertisement and person specification will be designed by the Trainer in partnership with Human Resources and local management.

2.4. Development

At the point a trainee's employment starts, a unique development plan will be designed with input from the trainee, Human Resources, local management and the Trainer. A strong sense of ownership will be fostered from day one so that individuals take responsibility, with support from the business, for their performance and development. A trainee's performance and progress will be assessed regularly.

Trainees also benefit from access to mentoring and coaching by industry leaders and professional development to facilitate the identification of their personal strengths and career interests.

1. REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• Education: Fresh Graduate from University (local or international) specialized in International Commerce, Business Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Logistics & Supply Chain or any other equivalent.
• English: At least IELTS 6.5 or any similar level certificates or very well communicate in English both spoken and written.
• Advanced level of Excels or other advanced tools of data control.
• Soft Skills: Clear and Concise communication (verbal and written), Teamwork and Collaboration, Relationship Building, Influence and Persuasion, Discipline and Self-Control, Adaptability and Flexibility, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving, Time Management and Organization.
• Office Basic Computers Skills: WinWords, PowerPoints, Outlook Email.

1. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS TO GAIN FROM VOLCAFE TRAINEE PROGRAM 2026

• Coffee Supply Chain
• Coffee Processing (Dry & Wet)
• Coffee Production & Warehousing
• Coffee Market (LIFFE & NYBOT)
• Coffee Contracts (Outright, Fixation)
• Coffee Hedging & Futures Trading
• Coffee Logistics
• Coffee Financing
• Coffee Quality Control (Physical & CupTest)
• Coffee Human Resource
• Coffee Risk Management
• Coffee Research & Statistics
• Coffee Sustainable Certifications
• Company Management

1. EXPERIENTAL LEARNING (gain knowledge and skills through direct experience)

• How to input data from purchases and sales booked by traders into system (AX), and update the relevant Excels books accordingly
• How to issue (from AX and by Excels) Contract, Annex, Amendment, Fixing Confirmation informed by traders
• How to put an order to the market (London & NewYork) to fix price of a contract (purchase of sale), follow up its execution to inform the supplier/client.
• How to update Trading Positions
• How to update Risk Analysis Reports
• How to update other Commercial Reports
• How to define coffee quality by analysis and cuptest
• How coffee is grown and taken care of (at coffee farms)
• How coffee is processed/upgraded for export (at our mills)
• How coffee is packed and shipped (Logistics desk & port)
• How we finance our coffee trade from local and international sources (Finance Desk)
• How to collect data to make our Coffee Research Reports (attend our Research Tours)
• How Coffee Certificates (4C, RA, CP, VV,..) are arranged and issued (go with our Research Team)
• How to recruit, maintain and develop human source for a coffee trading company

1. JOB DESCRIPTION (Junior Trader, to be assigned after graduation from The Trainee Program):

• Look after all Trade Administrations (contracts, positions, reports)
• Assist Senior Traders to fix contract prices and watch the market
• Assist Senior Traders in getting offers (to buy) and making offers (to sell)
• Assist Senior Traders in solving problems
• Back up any missing roles due to travels, vacations or resignations
• Back up Senior Traders for any trading or leading tasks when they are not available
• Ready to replace a Senior Trader when enough qualified and so required.

• OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available for full time training.
• Willing to travel as part of training requirement