Logistics Coordinator at Kings River Packing, LP

, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

35.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Logistics Coordination, Transportation Planning, Export Compliance, Load Planning, ERP System, Rate Negotiation, Freight Forwarding, Documentation Management, Cost Control, Communication, Analytical Skills, Data Entry, Attention To Detail, Microsoft Excel, AES Filings, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Description This is a full-time onsite role at Kings River Packing, LP headquarters office in Sanger, CA. Kings River Packing, LP, an 8th generation family-owned grower-packer-shipper, invites you to be part of our dynamic team. With roots dating back to 1853, we are integral to the citrus industry, growing and marketing citrus across domestic and international markets. During our offseason, we import citrus from various countries. As we continue to grow, our hands-on ownership team prioritizes excellence, integrity, and operational excellence. Join us in embodying these values. Kings River Packing is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and execute domestic and international shipments in support of customer, operational, and export requirements. In this role, you will manage transportation activities from load planning through final delivery, ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards, and maintain accurate shipment documentation and system records. This position works closely with Sales, Operations, carriers, freight forwarders, and service providers to ensure efficient freight movement, cost control, and high service performance in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. What You'll Do: Plan and coordinate domestic and international transportation to retail, wholesale, internal, and export destinations. Dispatch loads through the ERP system and ensure compliance with customer delivery appointments. Maintain accurate transportation records, including load creation, carrier assignments, status updates, and documentation. Monitor shipments and coordinate responses to rejections, service failures, delays, or reroutes. Provide daily updates to Sales on delivery status, on-time performance (OTD), and exceptions. Assist in negotiating freight rates for program, spot freight, reroutes, and new lanes in alignment with RFQ parameters. Coordinate export shipments in partnership with the Export Sales Manager and internal stakeholders. Schedule international air and ocean freight bookings with forwarders, carriers, and consignees. Submit AES filings and generate shipping notifications for customers; track all international shipments. Prepare and manage required export and domestic documentation (Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates, etc.). Monitor shipment budgets and support cost control efforts. Communicate billing adjustments or deductions to ensure accurate invoice processing. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments, operational sites, carriers, and service providers. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. Requirements Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field; or equivalent experience. 2–4 years of logistics experience; 2+ years of export experience highly preferred. Working knowledge of DOT and FMC regulations highly preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required. Strong organizational, analytical, and data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to be available outside of normal business hours to meet customer and sales team needs. Physical Demand and Abilities: Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods. Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. Our Benefits (highlights): $30.00 - $35.00 per hour, DOE Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Generous PTO, 48 hours sick leave, and 8 paid holidays. 401(k) with 4% company match after 1 year of service. Employer sponsored health clinic. On-site team building and a collaborative, family-oriented culture. This job description reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned at any time and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability or for other reasons. Kings River Packing, LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

The Logistics Coordinator will plan, coordinate, and execute domestic and international shipments, managing transportation activities from load planning through final delivery while ensuring compliance with all standards. This role involves close collaboration with Sales, Operations, carriers, and freight forwarders to maintain efficient freight movement and high service performance.