Traceability Executive Full Time

For us at Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG), everything revolves around coffee. As a globally active green coffee service group, our more than 3,300 employees in 28 countries work with dedication for and with green coffee, which is always the focus of our services along the entire coffee supply chain. Our fields of work are just as diverse as our employees and we are proud to live this diversity.

We at NKG India Coffee are the most important green coffee exporter in India and a company of Neumann Kaffee Gruppe, still with growing success. Our company was first established in 1990 under the name of “(Madhu) Jayanti Coffee” and quickly became well-known in all international coffee markets ever since. In 2008, NKG started a 60:40 joint venture with Jayanti Group and changed the company name to “NKG Jayanti Coffee”. Over the years, the successful business had been increasingly growing together with NKG’s global group structure and finally became “NKG India Coffee” in 2014 – a 100% company of Neumann Kaffee Gruppe and NKG’s main and single green coffee exporter in India.

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For our group company, NKG India Coffee Pvt Ltd, we are looking for a Traceability Executive.

The position will be based in Hassan and reports directly to Commercial Head.

Your Responsibilities

• Data Capture
• Collect and verify farmer details, lot IDs, and origin information (ERP).
• Maintain digital/physical records of procurement aligned with certification standards (e.g., Rainforest Alliance, NKG Verified, AAA, Café, Organic, Fairtrade Etc.).
• Process & Warehouse Traceability
• Monitor movement of lots through hulling, grading, and storage.
• Ensure segregation of certified vs. non‑certified coffee.
• Implement barcode/QR coding or ERP entries for batch tracking.
• Logistics & Shipment
• Track coffee lots through dispatch, container stuffing, and shipment.
• Prepare traceability documentation for clients and authorities.
• Liaise with logistics teams to ensure compliance with export requirements.
• Compliance & Reporting
• Prepare traceability reports for clients (e.g., Nespresso, Starbucks, Tchibo Etc.).
• Support audits and certification inspections.
• Identify gaps and recommend corrective measures.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Supply Chain, Food Technology, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in supply chain traceability, preferably in coffee or agri‑commodities.
• Familiarity with certification standards (Rainforest Alliance, Organic, Fairtrade).
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, Excel, and digital traceability tools.

Skills & Competencies

• Detail‑oriented with strong record‑keeping discipline.
• Ability to coordinate across farmers, mills, warehouses, and logistics.
• Clear communication skills for client reporting.
• Problem‑solving mindset to address traceability gaps.
• Comfort with audits and compliance processes.
• Willingness and flexibility to learn and use third‑party and client software tools such as Osapiens, Enveritas, Nestlé Supplier Portal, OpenSC, etc.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in coffee or commodity export sector.
• Exposure to international client requirements.
• Willingness to travel to farms, mills, and ports.
• Multilingual ability (local language + English) for farmer and client communication.

Our staff appreciates

• International: Working in an international atmosphere in a growing and progressive company
• Benefits: An attractive salary

Have we sparked your interest?

We are pleased to receive your application documents.

Please get in touch with your first point of contact:

Mohan Kumara K B