Lecture Description
In this lecture, we'll explore the fundamentals of inventory management for green coffee buyers at coffee roasting companies. Precise inventory management can help coffee roasting companies avoid critical mistakes that cost money and create stress. Expect to learn how to make important inventory calculations that will help you run an efficient business
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Location: Room 25AB
Category: Business
Access: This lecture is free to attend with a World of Coffee entry badge. Register to attend World of Coffee here.
Please note that lecture sessions are open on a first-come, first-served basis. Early arrival is highly recommended to secure your seat.
Speakers
Jay Kling
Green Coffee Buyer, Efficiency in Coffee
Jay Kling is a green coffee buyer with over a decade of experience in the coffee industry. Through his project, www.efficiency.coffee, Jay works to create resources for green coffee buyers to help build and hone business skills. Jay's goal is to help green coffee buyers become proficient at fundamental supply chain skills like inventory management, demand planning, and understanding unit economics. Sustainable coffee purchasing starts with running a smart, efficient business that has enough profitability to pay higher prices for green coffee.