Coffee Strategic Planning Manager

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:

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  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.