Logistics Coordinator in Irvine, CA

Kinetic Personnel Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career advancement

Overtime/weekend support

Job summary

Kinetic Personnel Group has teamed with an Irvine-based company to recruit a Logistics Coordinator. This onsite role focuses on managing daily transportation operations, carrier relationships, and freight execution in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong carrier sourcing, freight rate negotiation, and TMS/Excel proficiency, with 5+ years in freight brokerage or logistics. Experience in food distribution or 3PL is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in freight brokerage, transportation operations, logistics coordination, dispatch, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience sourcing carriers and negotiating freight rates.
• Experience coordinating full truckload (FTL) shipments; refrigerated/temperature-controlled freight experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with load boards, carrier networks, and transportation management systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments, changing priorities, and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Experience in food distribution, freight brokerage, or 3PL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and secure carrier capacity, obtain competitive freight quotes, and negotiate transportation rates.
• Coordinate full truckload (FTL), refrigerated, and other freight shipments from pickup through delivery.
• Schedule pickups and deliveries, monitor shipments, and communicate updates with carriers and internal teams.
• Troubleshoot delays, missed appointments, carrier cancellations, and other transportation issues.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, rate confirmations, bills of lading (BOLs), and proofs of delivery (PODs).
• Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) and Excel to track shipments and maintain operational accuracy.

Skills

Freight brokerage

Transportation operations

Logistics coordination

Carrier sourcing

Freight rate negotiation

FTL shipments

Temperature-controlled freight

Load boards

TMS usage

Excel

Communication skills

Organization skills

Tools

TMS

Excel

Job description

Logistics Coordinator Location: Irvine, CA | 100% Onsite Compensation: $31-$36+/hour Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Kinetic Personnel Group is partnering with a growing organization in Irvine seeking an experienced Logistics Coordinator to manage daily transportation operations, carrier relationships, and freight execution. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience sourcing carriers, negotiating competitive freight rates, coordinating shipments, and resolving transportation challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and secure carrier capacity, obtain competitive freight quotes, and negotiate transportation rates.
• Coordinate full truckload (FTL), refrigerated, and other freight shipments from pickup through delivery.
• Schedule pickups and deliveries, monitor shipments, and communicate updates with carriers and internal teams.
• Troubleshoot delays, missed appointments, carrier cancellations, and other transportation issues.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, rate confirmations, bills of lading (BOLs), and proofs of delivery (PODs).
• Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) and Excel to track shipments and maintain operational accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in freight brokerage, transportation operations, logistics coordination, dispatch, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience sourcing carriers and negotiating freight rates is required.
• Experience coordinating full truckload (FTL) shipments; refrigerated/temperature-controlled freight experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with load boards, carrier networks, and transportation management systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments, changing priorities, and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Experience in food distribution, freight brokerage, or third-party logistics (3PL) is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• $31-$36+/hour, depending on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and career advancement opportunities
• Schedule: Full-time, onsite in Irvine, with occasional overtime or weekend support as needed

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