Paris Brothers Inc. · 1 day ago
Sourcing Assistant for Coffee
Kansas City,MO,US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelParis Brothers Inc. is a privately held industry leader in specialty food products and premium coffee. The sourcing assistant will support coffee sourcing functions through administrative tasks, quality control activities, and inventory tracking, ideal for an early-career coffee professional seeking hands-on learning in the global supply chain.
CoffeeFood and BeverageFood ProcessingLogisticsManufacturingRetailWarehousing
Responsibilities
Organize incoming green coffee samples and maintain sample storage systems
Assist with the setup and cleanup of cupping sessions (weighing, grinding, labeling, cleaning)
Participate in cupping sessions as skill level allows, contributing observations and notes
Assist with supervised sample roasting
Assist Purchasing Agents by communicating data for purchase orders, coffee contracts, and shipment records
Assist in collecting and organizing supplier documents (certifications, spec, photos)
Support communication with suppliers and importers regarding samples, tracking shipments, and gathering information
Update internal systems with sample information, arrival data, and basic quality results
Assist in monitoring green coffee inventory levels, warehouse locations, upcoming arrivals, and open positions
Prepare simple weekly or monthly reports for the Vice President, Private Partnerships & Supply Chain
Coordinate sample deliveries and approvals with production, roasting, and Quality Control teams
Support internal communication around expected arrivals, delays, and general updates
Develop understanding of global coffee origins, processing methods, and quality terminology
Learn about logistics, shipping documents, and basic supply chain workflows
Participate in internal training (some informal) on sensory skills, roasting, and coffee evaluation
Attend industry events and cuppings as available
Possible international travel to visit source partners
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
Strong interest in coffee quality, origins, and sourcing
Basic understanding of specialty coffee fundamentals (processing, varieties, etc.)
Strong organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Experience working with spreadsheets and online inventory tools
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Eagerness and ability to learn, ask questions, and grow in the role
Preferred
Experience in coffee (barista, roastery assistant, café manager, Quality Control assistant, etc.)
Exposure to coffee cupping or quality evaluation (formal training not required)
Balancing a wide variety of tasks and adapting to changing priorities
Language skills in Spanish or Portuguese – beneficial, but not required
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) w/company matching
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Company
Paris Brothers Inc.
Paris Brothers partners with brands to provide food-safe warehousing, 3PL logistics, direct store delivery (DSD), specialty food distribution, and contract coffee manufacturing.
Founded in 1983Kansas City, Missouri, USA
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
J
Joseph M Paris
Co-Founder
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