Manager Trading - Kenya Mombasa

Role Summary

Anverally & Sons (Pvt) Ltd is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead its Kenyan-based tea operations in Mombasa.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage tea procurement operations through auctions, private sales, and direct purchases.
• Conduct tea tasting, blending, grading, and quality evaluations to maintain product standards.
• Coordinate export operations including shipping, freight forwarding, documentation, and bonded warehousing.
• Monitor inventory management and ensure effective stock control practices.
• Maintain strong relationships with overseas buyers, suppliers, brokers, and industry stakeholders.
• Prepare market analysis reports, sales forecasts, operational reports, and inventory records.
• Ensure compliance with Tea Board regulations, EATA procedures, and international export requirements.
• Support business growth opportunities within the East African tea market.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Agribusiness Management, Food Science, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Tea Industry with strong exposure to tea tasting, blending, procurement, exports, and quality control.
• Thorough knowledge of East African teas including Kenyan, Ugandan, Rwandan, Tanzanian, and regional tea markets.
• Hands-on experience in tea buying through e-Auction platforms and direct/private sales.
• Good understanding of international tea trade practices, export compliance, and Tea Board/EATA regulations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, leadership, and relationship management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and tea industry-related systems/software.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple operational activities, and perform under pressure.
• Professional qualifications in Tea Tasting, Tea Trade, Export Management, Supply Chain, or Quality Management will be an added advantage.
• Kenyan Nationals are preferred.

Location

Mombasa, Kenya

Salary/Benefits

The position offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package based on experience and qualifications.

Application Instructions

Applicants may forward their CV accompanied with a recent photo and contact details of two non-related referees to careers@anverally.com within two weeks.