Export Logistics Coordinator Chifu Agritech Pvt. Ltd (Vegrow)

Job Title: Export Logistics Coordinator

Location: Baghdad / Sulaymaniyah / Umm Qasr
Experience: 0–2 years
Employment Type: Contractual role for 1 year (Local candidates only)
Languages Required: Arabic (mandatory), English (working proficiency preferred), Kurdish (advantage in Sulaymaniyah)

Role Purpose

The Export Logistics Coordinator will support end-to-end export operations from planning to shipment execution. The role focuses on ensuring smooth coordination between local transporters, port/terminal authorities, documentation teams, and buyers to ensure timely and compliant export of goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily export logistics activities including truck dispatch, cargo movement tracking, and shipment scheduling.
• Support preparation, verification, and submission of export documentation (invoices, packing lists, certificates, customs papers, etc.).
• Liaise with port officials, customs agents, shipping lines, and local transporters for smooth cargo clearance and vessel loading.
• Maintain records of shipments, costs, and delivery timelines in line with company processes.
• Ensure quality check of containers as per defined standards
• Provide daily operational updates to the central logistics team and escalate delays or bottlenecks.
• Support vendor and service provider coordination (transporters, clearing agents).
• Assist in tracking payments and documentation handovers between logistics and finance teams.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate degree (preferred: Supply Chain, Commerce, Business Administration, or related).
• 0–2 years’ experience in logistics, export operations, or supply chain (internship/fresher experience acceptable).
• Strong communication and coordination skills with ability to work under timelines.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel / Google Sheets and basic reporting.
• Languages:
• Baghdad: Arabic, English preferred.
• Sulaymaniyah: Kurdish, Arabic, English preferred.
• Umm Qasr: Arabic mandatory (exposure to port operations is an advantage).

Behavioral Competencies

• Ownership and accountability for operational accuracy.
• Proactive coordination and follow-through on shipments.
• Team collaboration with transporters, port officials, and internal stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and adherence to process compliance.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to learn and grow in a fastest growing agri-logistics and export environment.
• On-the-job training in export documentation, port processes, and logistics coordination.