Ultimate Staffing is hiring a Logistics Coordinator ( FTL) to work onsite in Irvine, CA.

We're looking for someone who can step in and own both purchase orders and day-to-day logistics. This role is a mix of order entry and freight coordination, with a heavy focus on full truckload (FTL) shipments. This is a great fit for someone who has worked in a truckload-heavy environment, is comfortable booking freight directly with carriers, and has experience negotiating rates.

What you'll be doing

Writing and managing purchase orders (ensuring pricing, specs, and details are accurate)
Coordinating truckload shipments (FTL) from start to finish
Booking freight, scheduling pickups/deliveries, and setting appointments
Negotiating freight rates with carriers and tracking cost changes
Managing multiple loads at once (typically 10-20+ per week)
Tracking shipments and handling delays, changes, or issues as they come up
Communicating updates with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams
Reviewing freight costs and monitoring rate trends
Handling BOLs, paperwork, and helping with claims or discrepancies
Keeping systems and spreadsheets up to date as orders change

What we're looking for (must-have)

Hands-on FTL / truckload experience (required)
Experience negotiating freight rates with carriers
Experience booking freight and working directly with carriers
Background in logistics, transportation, or supply chain
Strong attention to detail-you catch mistakes before they become problems
Ability to manage multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable with pricing, data, and Excel
Strong communication skills and ability to solve problems on the fly

Nice to have

Experience in a high-volume freight environment
Existing carrier relationships
Familiarity with load tracking, reporting, or freight analytics

Role details

Onsite in Irvine, CA
Full-time role (hours aligned with daily logistics activity)

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision
401(k) contribution
PTO
Additional onsite perks

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

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