Outbound Coordinator

We are currently hiring 1st Shift Outbound Coordinator for our NEW Gastonia, NC, distribution center. This position will begin at our Charlotte distribution center, located at 10137 Horton Rd, and is estimated to transition to our new permanent home in Gastonia in  August 2025. Hours for 1st Shift are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with opportunities for overtime pay.

Get recognized, get rewarded, and grow with us – because you deserve to be promoted! Join the MAT Logistics team, the powerhouse delivering quality products for major customers across North America. Whether you’re straight out of school, a seasoned professional, or somewhere in between, we have a career path for you.

Previous warehouse experience is helpful but not required — our "Next Level" Career Advancement program provides personalized training for skill development and hands-on experience in Logistics/Distribution that lead to higher-paying promotions. Team members in good standing can ‘level up’ every 6 months, a process that can continue over the years as you grow your career with us!

MAT Logistics is a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries. Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $2.2 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors.

This multipurpose role will coordinate the inbound and outbound scheduling of freight to and from the distribution center.  This role is responsible for enabling an efficient day-to-day transportation operation by building and coordinating all weekly shipments, tracking courier activity, gathering information, providing absentee coverage, and facilitating communication.  From an inbound perspective, they will have the additional responsibility of scheduling inbound containers, flatbed check-in, as well as some administrative front office functions relative to assisting human resources.   

Principle Responsibilities

• Build and plan weekly customer shipments (load planning) that maximize cube/weight goals 
• Develop strong carrier relationships
• Assign carriers to weekly shipments based on budget/rate lane parameters
• Route, schedule, and prioritize weekly shipments based on carrier transit times and warehouse workload
• Track and trace shipments to ensure on-time deliveries
• Plan and schedule appointments for weekly MAT truck shipments (private fleet) based on budget parameters of cost utilization and driver hours
• Assist with scheduling of repairs and ensuring that all licenses, insurance records and registration renewals are current
• Update and maintain current DOT records of service of MAT drivers 
• Coordinate and plan intercompany transfers in a cost efficient timely manner
• Review routing guides and ensure compliance with all customer requirements
• Monitor freight rates on all zones and work with Director of Transportation to negotiate and/or reduce freight rates
• Assist with obtaining new carriers if/when needed
• Aid in monthly review of carrier performance
• Help determine invoice discrepancies with carriers
• Front office reception, administration and support for the distribution center
• Assist the distribution center with payroll function and processing new hire packets.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, to take initiative, to work independently of day-to-day supervision, and to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Must be able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to handle shifting deadlines and priorities
• High level of commitment, sound judgment, excellent follow-through, and initiative
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D., college degree preferred
• A basic knowledge of load planning with a large-scale ERP or TMS platform
• Basic knowledge of DOT regulations (hours of service)
• Basic knowledge and understanding of trip planning (geography)
• Proficient using all Microsoft Office products
• Work history of prioritizing and communicating work streams in a fast-paced logistical environment
• Bilingual is a plus

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.