Coffee Strategic Planning Manager – Africa

About the role

The Coffee Strategic Planning Manager Africa will support the APAC & Africa Regional Coffee Program Manager in shaping and delivering Nespresso’s coffee sustainability and sourcing strategy across the continent. Based in Nairobi, you will lead strategic planning, performance‑based sourcing, and key transformation projects to meet regional and global objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of regional coffee sustainability strategies.
• Analyse data and provide insights to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Manage performance‑based sourcing and ensure supplier sustainability compliance.
• Oversee digital traceability and ESG performance initiatives.
• Monitor budget execution and track sustainability targets.
• Identify funding opportunities and support innovation projects.
• Lead operational reviews and represent the region in global meetings.
• Build partnerships with local institutions and support sustainability communications.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in business management, agronomy or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience with strong business acumen.
• Proven experience in strategy development, business transformation and stakeholder management.
• Passion for sustainability and coffee.
• Ability to work effectively across multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills