Hybrid EUDR Compliance Coordinator

at Kafea Terra

• Job title: EUDR Compliance Coordinator
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP, PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Paiania, Greece

About the role

• EUDR Compliance Coordinator ensuring Kafea Terra’s compliance with EU Deforestation Regulation. Role involves collaboration across Operations, IT, Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, and Marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the end-to-end implementation of EUDR requirements across production, logistics, and commercial operations.
• Act as the central coordination point for all EUDR-related activities across departments (Supply Chain, Production, Sales, Legal, IT, Finance, Marketing).
• Organize internal working sessions, follow-up reviews, and status updates to ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Manage the traceability process from green coffee (and other in-scope materials) to finished products, ensuring clear linkage with the corresponding Due Diligence Statements (DDS).
• Oversee collection, validation, and management of geolocation and supplier data to confirm “deforestation-free” and “legally produced” sourcing.
• Work directly with suppliers to ensure understanding and fulfillment of EUDR obligations and data requirements.
• Support the integration of DDS reference numbers into all internal logistics and ERP systems (SAP, WMS, TRACES).
• Collaborate with IT and BPA departments to assess, design, and implement the necessary technological tools and automations (e.g., API integrations between WMS, ERP, TRACES).
• Participate in developing procedures within SAP and WMS for recording and managing batches, production inputs, and product traceability.
• Participate in testing, data validation, and continuous improvement of traceability systems.
• Identify and assess potential compliance risks related to the EUDR, proposing and coordinating corrective or preventive measures.
• Monitor regulatory developments and adapt internal processes to evolving EU requirements.
• Support the BPA Manager and CFO in maintaining compliance documentation for internal and external audits.
• Prepare regular progress reports and compliance dashboards (KPIs, traceability accuracy, supplier readiness).
• Maintain structured documentation for audit purposes and ensure transparency in all EUDR-related communications.
• Support training sessions and awareness programs for employees on EUDR obligations, due diligence steps, and use of relevant systems.
• Collaborate with the Integrated Management System Coordinator to align EUDR compliance with other sustainability and certification standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Supply Chain. Master's in Sustainability/ESG is a plus.
• Certifications in Compliance, Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2), or Sustainability Systems will be considered an asset.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain management, logistics operations, compliance, or EU regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with ERP/WMS systems (preferably SAP) and data traceability processes.
• Experience in managing compliance or sustainability projects within manufacturing, food & beverage, or consumer goods industries.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Excel for data processing, validation, and reporting (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, and data visualization).
• Ability to understand and apply EU regulatory and compliance frameworks, particularly in sustainability and traceability contexts.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills in both Greek and English.
• Problem-solving mindset and capability to work independently under evolving regulatory conditions.
• Understanding of EUDR compliance tools or SaaS traceability platforms (e.g., Osapiens HUB, Tracex) is a plus.