Exports Logistics Coordinator

ALLIED POTATO, INC.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ALLIED POTATO, INC. is seeking an Export Logistics Coordinator to manage daily export transportation from farms to port, ensuring on-time, cost-effective shipments.

You will serve as primary contact for trucking companies, terminals, dispatchers, and farm personnel to keep shipments on track. The role emphasizes proactive communication, problem solving in a fast-paced environment, and support for export documentation workflows, with opportunities to improve processes and cross-train within the

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in logistics, transportation or supply chain.
• Experience coordinating containerized freight schedules.
• Experience with trucking companies and drivers.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate-advanced).
• Familiar with ERP systems; NetSuite preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily export transportation from farm locations to port and monitor schedules.
• Serve as primary contact for trucking companies, terminals, dispatchers, and farm personnel to keep shipments on track.
• Coordinate with terminals and steamship lines to resolve equipment and schedule issues.
• Enter final load details in ERP/NetSuite and share with Export Documentation team for Bills of Lading.
• Maintain Bills of Lading documents and shipment records; support documentation workflows.
• Communicate proactively with internal and external partners and escalate risks before shipments are affected.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling and logistics processes and contribute to SOPs.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Carrier communications

Organizational & multitasking

Excel proficiency

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Position Summary

Export Logistics Coordinator

Reports To: International Logistics Manager

The Export Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating daily export transportation activities from farm locations to port while ensuring containers move efficiently and on schedule.

This role serves as the primary point of contact for trucking companies, terminals, dispatchers, and farm personnel to ensure export shipments remain on track. The position requires strong organizational skills, proactive communication, and the ability to quickly resolve transportation and scheduling challenges in a fast-paced environment.

The Export Logistics Coordinator also supports export documentation workflows, participates in continuous process improvement initiatives, and cross‑trains within the export department to strengthen operational coverage.

Transportation & Scheduling

• Create and maintain weekly export shipping schedules.
• Adjust schedules based on vessel changes, equipment availability, weather, and operational delays.
• Coordinate daily container pickups and deliveries.
• Monitor ERDs, vessel cutoffs, terminal closures, and schedule changes.
• Ensure containers are pulled and delivered according to export schedules.
• Track container movements from terminal through vessel departure.

Carrier & Driver Coordination

• Serve as the primary contact for trucking companies and dispatchers.
• Maintain frequent communication with drivers throughout the day.
• Coordinate load appointments with farm personnel.
• Assist with identifying and onboarding new trucking providers.
• Research trucking capacity and rates as requested.

Terminal & Steamship Line Coordination

• Communicate with terminals regarding equipment availability, late gate requests, cutoff changes, congestion, and operational issues.
• Coordinate with steamship lines to resolve transportation issues impacting export schedules.

Export Operations Support

• Create and finalize transportation-related information in NetSuite.
• Enter container numbers, seal numbers, shipment weights, and other final load information into NetSuite.
• Share final load information with the Export Documentation team to support Bills of Lading and export documentation.
• Monitor shipment status and communicate delays to internal teams.

Documentation Support

• Organize Bills of Lading using Adobe Acrobat.
• Complete passings (Sales Orders) within department timelines.
• Support documentation workflow during slower operational periods.
• Maintain organized shipment records.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate proactively with farm personnel, trucking companies, dispatchers, steamship lines, terminal operators, the Export Documentation team, and management.
• Escalate operational risks before they impact shipments.
• Maintain excellent customer service with both internal and external partners.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling and logistics processes.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in cross‑training across the export department.
• Support workflow automation and operational improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in logistics, transportation, agriculture, supply chain, or dispatching.
• Experience coordinating containerized freight or transportation schedules.
• Experience communicating with trucking companies and drivers.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Success in This Role

• Enjoys solving logistical problems.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Communicates professionally with internal and external partners.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Anticipates scheduling conflicts before they occur.
• Takes ownership of daily operations.
• Works collaboratively across departments.
• Looks for opportunities to improve processes.
• Remains calm under pressure while managing multiple priorities.