Junior Logistics Analyst job at Q-Sourcing

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as a Junior Logistics Analyst. In this role, you will work within a dynamic global environment, taking ownership of delivering insightful logistics analysis and clearly communicating operational performance across the organization. This position provides broad exposure to core logistics and supply chain processes and offers long-term growth potential for someone eager to showcase their analytical skills and contribute to a fast-paced soft commodities business. The role reports directly

to the Head of Logistics- Namanve 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 program engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face. 

This role will be working for Kyagalanyi Coffee Limited, Vol cafe’s company in Uganda

Key Accountabilities 

1. Contract Execution & Performance Monitoring

o Ensure timely and accurate execution of assigned contracts, continuously

measuring and monitoring performance to deliver exceptional service to customers

and minimize the cash cycle. Proactively seek clarity on actions and their underlying

rationale.

2. Team Collaboration & Learning

o Demonstrate a proactive, curious, and collaborative approach to work. Engage with

senior team members and cross-functional departments to understand priorities,

improve performance, and meet departmental KPIs.

3. Cost Tracking & Reporting

o Maintain clear and accurate records of all costs related to shipments. Support the

Head of Logistics in controlling and reporting logistics-related expenditures.

Volcafe Ltd Coffee Division of ED&F Man

4. Customer & Stakeholder Communication

o Provide consistent, timely, and accurate updates to internal and external

stakeholders regarding shipment status. Respond to customer needs within

contractual boundaries and as directed by the Head of Logistics.

• Ensure timely and accurate execution of assigned contracts, continuously measuring and monitoring performance to deliver exceptional service to customers and minimize the cash cycle. Proactively seek clarity on actions and their underlying rationale.
• Demonstrate a proactive, curious, and collaborative approach to work. Engage with senior team members and cross-functional departments to understand priorities, improve performance, and meet departmental KPIs.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of all costs related to shipments. Support the Head of Logistics in controlling and reporting logistics-related expenditures.
• Provide consistent, timely, and accurate updates to internal and external stakeholders regarding shipment status. Respond to customer needs within contractual boundaries and as directed by the Head of Logistics.
• Ensure high-quality data entry and real-time updates in shared systems and folders. Maintain organized and accessible records to support operational transparency and decision-making.
• Collaborate effectively on any additional tasks or projects assigned by the Head of Logistics to help achieve departmental goals and strategic objectives.

• Excellent communication skills in English
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to fine detail
• Good Microsoft Teams, Word, and Excel skills
• Microsoft Lists experience desired

• Graduate degree holder in Engineering, Economics, Logistics, or Administration or related field desired
• No need for previous logistics experience, the correct attitude, humility, communication, team play, and demonstration of interest are the major determinants to select the desired candidate