Logistics Coordinator (FTL)

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.