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Job Title: Coffee Strategic Planning Manager Africa
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Company: Nestlé Kenya – Nespresso
Type of Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 1st July 2026
Position Summary:
As the Coffee Strategic Planning Manager Africa, you will support the APAC & Africa Regional Coffee Program Manager in driving Nespresso’s coffee sustainability and sourcing strategy across Africa. You will lead strategic planning, performance-based sourcing, sustainability initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and key transformation projects to achieve regional and global objectives.
What will make you successful:
- Support the development and execution of regional coffee sustainability strategies.
- Analyse data and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Manage performance-based sourcing and supplier sustainability compliance.
- Oversee digital traceability and ESG performance initiatives.
- Monitor budget execution and 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.
What your experience should include:
- Master’s degree in business management, agronomy or related field.
- Minimum 7 years’ professional experience with strong business acumen.
- Proven experience in strategy development, business transformation, and stakeholder management.
- Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Passion for sustainability and coffee.
- Ability to work effectively across multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in sustainable sourcing, agriculture, or ESG initiatives is advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
- Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development and execution of regional coffee sustainability strategies.
- Analyse data and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Manage performance-based sourcing and supplier sustainability compliance.
- Oversee digital traceability and ESG performance initiatives.
- Monitor budget execution and 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.
Nairobi, KE
