Green Coffee Samples & Quality Coordinator

About

At Algrano, a tech-focused coffee startup from Switzerland, we are on a mission to reshape the global coffee trade. We are driven by an ambitious goal: to revolutionize the age-old coffee trade industry, making it both transparent and digital.

‍Via Algrano's online marketplace, coffee farmers can effortlessly promote and sell their coffees directly to roasters in Europe and the USA. Algrano provides the online (marketplace) and offline infrastructure (logistics, insurance, financing). 

Honored with the Best Innovation award by the European Coffee Industry Association in 2015 for our launch and again in 2022 for our achievements, we currently serve over 1,000 sellers and roasters in more than 50 countries. With the support of a robust investor network, our vision is to become the premier platform for direct coffee trading globally.

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The role

As a Green Coffee Quality & Samples Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of quality control and sample management at Algrano. Your role is split into 60% sample handling and 40% quality evaluation, ensuring that our protocols are followed at all times. You’ll work closely with Sourcing, Sales, Logistics, and Marketing.

Your main tasks will include:

• Cupping Preparation: Roast coffee samples, weigh and grind beans, and set up the cupping table.
• Sample Management: Track and register incoming coffee samples, package and ship samples to roasters.
• Lab Organization & Admin: Keep the lab running smoothly, ownership and improvement of processes and support with administrative tasks.
• Quality Control: Assist in evaluating offer, pre-shipment and arrival samples for coffees listed on Algrano’s platform.
• Equipment Maintenance: Manage and execute on the regular cleaning and maintenance of roasting, grinding & coffee equipment for safety and performance.
• Inventory Management: Ensure timely ordering of packing materials and office supplies

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Your profile

You are a coffee professional with minimum 2 years of experience in coffee quality. You thrive in a structured environment, love fine-tuning processes, and have an excellent eye for detail.

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Your strengths include:

• Coffee Quality Expertise: You are passionate about green coffee quality and understand roasters' needs.
• Strong Organizational Skills: You are detail-oriented and enjoy improving efficiency through process optimization.
• Reliability & Responsibility: You take ownership of your work and meet deadlines consistently.
• Self-Management: You prioritize tasks effectively and work independently.

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Your experience, background and skills:

• Experience working in a coffee trading or coffee roasting environment with exposure to green coffee quality (QC, sourcing, roasting)
• Experience in administrative tasks and process optimization
• Fluent in English, knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese is an advantage
• Eligible to work in Switzerland, you hold a CH/EU/EFTA passport, or you hold a B or C residence permit.
• Able to commute within 1 hour of Algrano’s office or willing to relocate (daily office presence required).

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Bonus points for:

• You are a licensed Q Arabica Grader or you can demonstrate a similar level of expertise

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Why work for Algrano

This role is more than samples & quality management; it's about being a vital part of a community that's transforming the coffee trade. Your efforts will directly impact our users' experiences and contribute to the growth of Algrano.

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What we have to offer:

• You will be part of a growing and talented team that is striving towards our vision of creating ​​a prosperous and connected global coffee community
• You will be working in an exciting expansion phase of the company as we come towards our 10th anniversary
• Your work will truly make a difference within the company, creating meaningful change; helping producers and roasters to create stronger supply chains and more resilient businesses that will help these independent entrepreneurs to thrive
• We are dedicated and have bold ambitions to create change. We also offer flexible working hours and 5 weeks of holidays and a real community office culture.

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We are a company aiming to enhance diversity and inclusivity at all levels. For this reason, we encourage all those meeting the job requirements to apply, regardless of gender, nationality, or other demographic indicators.

Ready to join a team where your work makes a real difference in the coffee industry? Apply now to become a key player in our journey!

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