Heritage Foods Production Coordinator

About the role

Wondergarden Ltd is seeking a hands‑on Heritage Foods Production Coordinator to manage the flow of native East African foods from farmer harvest through processing, packaging and delivery. The role ensures fair purchasing, accurate stock handling and timely distribution to retail and wholesale customers.

Key responsibilities

• Purchase native foods from 1,500 farming households, applying fair‑price guidelines and maintaining traceable records.
• Track product costs, inventory levels, and seasonal availability for all heritage food lines.
• Oversee processing, packaging, labeling, and storage operations to meet quality standards.
• Coordinate daily deliveries to Arusha, Usa River and local markets, ensuring on‑time shelf placement.
• Provide the Operations Manager with precise, timely reports on stock, costs and logistics.

Required profile

• Minimum two years of experience in food production, procurement or supply‑chain coordination.
• Fluent in English and Swahili to communicate with farmers and internal teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Willingness to work Monday‑Saturday (08:00‑17:00) with a three‑month probation period.

Required skills

• Proficiency in basic inventory and costing tools.
• Ability to read and interpret product specifications and packaging requirements.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a mission‑driven company focused on culinary conservation.
• Engagement with a network of women‑led producer groups across Kilimanjaro and Meru.
• Stable, long‑term employment with growth potential within the organization.