Order Management Specialist in Irvine, CA

Kinetic Personnel Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Kinetic Personnel Group is seeking an experienced Order Management Specialist to support daily purchasing and order processing operations in Irvine, CA. The role emphasizes accuracy, strong Excel skills, and ERP system usage to manage a high volume of transactions.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of coordinating with multiple internal departments and external partners to ensure timely order processing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in order management, purchasing support, order entry, or related operations.
• Experience processing high volumes of purchase orders or sales orders.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Experience with ERP or order management systems; EDI experience is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Background in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process, maintain, and track purchase orders and related transactions.
• Verify pricing, quantities, and order information for accuracy.
• Maintain and update records using ERP systems and Excel.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely order processing.
• Manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and follow-up activities.
• Assist with reporting, documentation, and process improvements.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

EDI awareness

Job description

Location: Irvine, CA

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | Onsite

Position Overview: Kinetic Personnel Group is partnering with a growing organization in Irvine seeking an experienced Order Management Specialist to support daily purchasing and order processing operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proficient in Excel, and comfortable managing a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, maintain, and track purchase orders and related transactions.
• Verify pricing, quantities, and order information for accuracy.
• Maintain and update records using ERP systems and Excel.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely order processing.
• Manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and follow-up activities.
• Assist with reporting, documentation, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in order management, purchasing support, order entry, or related operations.
• Experience processing high volumes of purchase orders or sales orders.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Experience with ERP or order management systems; EDI experience is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Background in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain operations preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000–$80,000 annual salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth

Schedule

Monday–Friday, onsite in Irvine, CA. Flexibility for occasional overtime or weekend support may be required.

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