Commodities Trainee

at  Mother Parkers Tea Coffee

WHO IS MOTHER PARKERS?

We are one of the largest tea and coffee manufacturers in North America, with a mission to create a better beverage experience for our customers. As a leading customer solutions provider to some of North America’s largest retailers and foodservice chains, we use state-of-the-art technology and new product innovation to help our customers grow their business and deliver superior products to their clientele. Our team of coffee and tea experts are deeply passionate about what we do, proud of our 100+ years of business success, and excited about building a future with endless possibilities. Come join our team and work among the best, collaborate with high performers, and contribute to challenging work every day!

THE ROLE:

Our Commodities Procurement team has an exciting opportunity for a business or economics new grad with a keen mindset in trading and world economics to join our Commodities Trainee Program. This is a unique opportunity for you to gain in depth knowledge of coffee and tea, which is the heart of Mother Parkers’ business. You will initially focus on Commodities supply chain and procurement, while also egin to develop your sensory skills to recognize different origin attributes, qualities and common faults found in coffee and/or tea. The program will progress to more involvement across key functions, including commodities inventory management, risk management/futures hedging, and sustainability execution. This program will start you at the core of our very exciting business and offers deep insights and understanding that will promote your growth within the team, or to other areas within the organization.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Post-Secondary education in Business and at least 1 year of relevant work experience in a Supply Chain, Risk Management, or Procurement role.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently and take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Proactive at solving problems, detail oriented and highly organized.
• Experience operating in a fast paced and changing environment.
• High proficiency with MS Office, in particular Excel.
• Coffee and/or Tea cupping experience is an asset, otherwise willing and able to learn the nuances of coffee cupping and grading.
• Eager, willing and capable to help where needed in a fast-paced customer focused environment.
• A positive attitude and a desire to have fun!