Green Coffee Sourcing & Supply Chain

• Establishing and managing direct trade relationships with farmers, exporters, and importers.

• Developing long-term sourcing strategies to align with quality, sustainability, and financial goals.

• Negotiating contracts and building resilient supply chain partnerships.

Quality Control & Cupping

• Designing and implementing cupping protocols and quality evaluation systems.

• Training teams in sensory analysis and coffee grading.

• Providing support for green coffee sample evaluation and quality consistency.

Coffee Program Development

• Creating and optimizing green coffee purchasing programs.

• Diversifying coffee portfolios to include specialty, seasonal, and exclusive offerings.

• Building stories around coffee origins to enhance customer engagement and marketing efforts.

Operational Efficiency

• Streamlining logistics and inventory management for green coffee.

• Aligning supply chain operations with production and sales forecasting.

• Optimizing cost structures without compromising on quality.

Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing

• Developing ethical sourcing policies and practices.

• Advising on certifications (e.g., Fair Trade, Organic, Rainforest Alliance) and sustainability metrics.

• Facilitating producer outreach and capacity-building initiatives.

Market Analysis & Strategic Planning

• Monitoring and analyzing market trends, including C Market fluctuations.

• Providing actionable insights to inform pricing strategies and business planning.

• Supporting risk management through diversified sourcing and strategic contracting.

Workshops & Training

• Offering training sessions on coffee buying, quality evaluation, and sensory skills.

• Hosting workshops for baristas, roasters, and sales teams on coffee origins and storytelling.

• Guiding teams through cupping calibration and developing sensory fluency.

Relationship Building & Networking

• Facilitating connections with producers, cooperatives, exporters, and importers.

• Advising on building strong, mutually beneficial partnerships at origin.

• Supporting participation in industry events and coffee competitions.

Custom Consulting

• Tailoring solutions to address specific business challenges or goals.

• Providing on-call support for emerging needs related to coffee sourcing and quality.