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JULIAN PEREZ

Perth,WA

Summary

Experienced and dedicated coffee professional with a dual background in coffee operations and accounting, offering over 4 years of experience in the specialty coffee industry across Australia and Colombia. Proven ability to manage green coffee purchasing, roasting operations, quality control, and retail buying in both independent and wholesale environments. Skilled in aligning procurement decisions with seasonal trends, customer preferences, and promotional strategies while maintaining consistency in roast profiles and production quality. Strong understanding of the global coffee supply chain, sensory evaluation, and sustainable sourcing practices. Financially literate with a degree in accounting and experience managing business finances, inventory, and supplier contracts—bringing a well-rounded, strategic approach to coffee business operations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Coffee Buyer

Micrology Coffee Roasters
Perth, WA
04.2023 - Current
  • Manage procurement of specialty green coffee beans from Latin America, Africa, and Asia, managing direct trade relationships and negotiating terms to ensure quality, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Coordinate directly with suppliers and importers to select and purchase green coffee beans, focusing on quality, origin diversity, and seasonal availability.
  • Conduct cupping sessions and physical analysis using SCA protocols to assess bean quality, approve incoming lots, and make purchasing decisions aligned with brand standards.
  • Lead roasting operations (Probat UG-22), developing consistent profiles for espresso blends, filter roasts, and seasonal single origins.
  • Monitor stock levels across both green and roasted inventory; forecast buying needs based on sales data, seasonal releases, and café demand.
  • Assist in designing and implementing seasonal releases, product pricing, and promotional strategies, in collaboration with the marketing and retail teams.

Assitant Roaster & Quality Control

Rubra Coffee Merchants
Perth, WA
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Supported roasting operations, including sample roasting and blend preparation.
  • Conducted cupping and quality control for incoming green beans.
  • Managed green bean storage, inventory tracking, and roasted batch consistency.
  • Helped fulfil wholesale orders, contributing to smooth supply chain coordination.

Founder

Cultura Cafetera.co
Circasia, Quindio
06.2021 - 03.2023
  • Founded and operated a specialty coffee business with retail and wholesale operations.
  • Managed all financial, accounting, and tax responsibilities of the business using local standards.
  • Purchased and marketed green and roasted coffee beans, evaluating quality, defects, and cup profiles.
  • Oversaw roasting, barista service, and customer experience, managing daily operations hands-on.
  • Designed local marketing strategies and maintained relationships with producers and clients.
  • Built strong supplier networks and coordinated direct-trade logistics where possible.

Audit Senior

Baguer S.A.S
San Gil, Santander
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed test plans to assess the adequacy of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Monitored progress against budgeted hours throughout engagements while maintaining quality assurance standards.
  • Trained, developed and provided performance management initiatives to audit staff.
  • Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.

Audit Assistant

KPMG
Bogota, Cundinamarca
09.2016 - 07.2018
  • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Performed financial analysis to identify discrepancies in accounting data and created reports to document findings.
  • Conducted audit tests to evaluate internal control systems and assessed accuracy of financial records.
  • Conducted risk assessments of financial operations to identify areas for audit focus.
  • Reviewed internal audit controls.
  • Documented audit procedures and findings in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

Education

Roasting Level 1 - Roasting Coffee

Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje
Armenia,Quindio
06-2021

Development of Sensory Skills in Coffee - Coffee Industry

Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje (SENA)
Armenia, Quindio
05-2021

Analysis-Sensory Characteristics of Coffee Through Cupping. - Coffee Industry

Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje (SENA)
Armenia, Quindio
03-2021

Bachelor Public Accounting - Financial Accounting

Universidad Del Quindio
Armenia, Quindio
08-2016

High School Diploma -

Luis Eduardo Calvo Cano
Circasia, Quindio
12-2010

Skills

  • Green Coffee Procurement & Supplier Negotiation
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Inventory management
  • Roasting operations
  • Market analysis
  • Quality control
  • Coffee quality assessment
  • Financial Management & Cost Control
  • Bilingual – Spanish (Native), English (Professional)
  • Cupping techniques

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional

Timeline

Assitant Roaster & Quality Control

Rubra Coffee Merchants
01.2024 - 04.2025

Retail Coffee Buyer

Micrology Coffee Roasters
04.2023 - Current

Founder

Cultura Cafetera.co
06.2021 - 03.2023

Audit Senior

Baguer S.A.S
05.2019 - 01.2020

Audit Assistant

KPMG
09.2016 - 07.2018

Roasting Level 1 - Roasting Coffee

Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje

Development of Sensory Skills in Coffee - Coffee Industry

Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje (SENA)

Analysis-Sensory Characteristics of Coffee Through Cupping. - Coffee Industry

Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje (SENA)

Bachelor Public Accounting - Financial Accounting

Universidad Del Quindio

High School Diploma -

Luis Eduardo Calvo Cano

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