Expedited Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $45,000

Expedited Logistics Coordinator

We are rapidly growing in Cincinnati and the logistics industry and looking for an ambitious, detail oriented, and customer focused Expedited Logistics Coordinator to help move critical freight across North America! If you thrive under pressure, enjoy solving transportation challenges in real time, and want to build a career in a progressive, entrepreneurial, family owned business, this is your opportunity!

About Us:

For over 45 years, Advance Transportation Systems, Inc. has built a reputation for excellence in logistics by keeping one promise:

Service is Our Only Product. We work to connect shippers and trucking companies to successfully transport freight from point A to point B!

As a family owned company and repeat winner of Best Places to Work ( Inc. National & Cincinnati Business Courier ), we prioritize culture, community, and career growth. You wont just be another coordinator, youll be part of the ATS family.

About the Position

The Expedited Logistics Coordinator plays a critical role in managing time sensitive shipments, coordinating carriers, and delivering exceptional service to customers with urgent transportation needs.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced decision making, building relationships, solving problems quickly, and ensuring critical freight arrives on time.

What ATS Offers

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to earn additional commission & performance bonuses
• Full benefits package: Health, dental, vision
• 401K with company match & profit sharing
• Paid time off
  
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Organized systems & advanced technology
• Team events, volunteer opportunities, and a work hard/play hard culture

Your Role: Expedited Logistics Coordinator

• Manage urgent and time-critical freight shipments from pickup through delivery
• Source and secure qualified carriers to meet customer requirements
• Track shipments proactively and provide real-time updates
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, carriers, and internal teams
• Respond quickly to issues, delays, and changing shipment needs
• Negotiate rates and secure transportation capacity
• Build and maintain strong carrier and customer relationships
• Coordinate specialized transportation solutions including team drivers, sprinter vans, cargo vans, straight trucks, and hot shot services
• Ensure accurate shipment documentation and system updates
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where priorities can change rapidly

What Were Looking For

• Bachelor's degree preferred (not required)
• At least 1 year of logistics experience, preferably expedited freight
• Strong communication and phone skills
• Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Detail oriented, high sense of urgency, and customer service mindset
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude
• Self-motivated, dependable, and results-driven

Lets Grow Together

If youre looking for more than just a job, if you want to build a career in a company that values culture, celebrates wins, and rewards performance, ATS Logistics is ready for you.