Travel-Ready DC Launch Coordinator

MAU Workforce Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MAU Workforce Solutions is seeking a Distribution Center Startup Coordinator to support the nationwide launch of new client facilities. This role focuses on coordinating onboarding, facility readiness, travel logistics, vendor management, and training to ensure rapid startup and smooth daily operations.

Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced startup environments, manage multiple workstreams, and are comfortable traveling up to 75% to support launches and deployments across the country.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project coordination, operations support, implementation, startup operations, or complex administrative environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 75%.
• Experience coordinating travel logistics, onboarding activities, budgets, or operational projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute all administrative startup activities for new Distribution Centers from pre-opening through launch and stabilization.
• Drive facility readiness by overseeing office setup, supplies, equipment, uniforms, PPE, signage, and administrative infrastructure.
• Support onsite startup activities, ensuring critical operational and administrative milestones are completed on schedule.
• Partner with cross-functional leadership teams to manage startup timelines, deliverables, and implementation activities.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent projects while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues that could impact launch readiness.
• Serve as a centralized point of communication between field teams, vendors, support teams, and leadership stakeholders.
• Manage New Hire Orientation (NHO), onboarding processes, training schedules, travel arrangements, and communication plans.
• Develop training materials, SOPs, and administrative best practices.
• Train and support Distribution Center Administrators to ensure consistency across startup locations.
• Manage startup budgets, purchase orders, invoicing, expense tracking, and financial administration activities.
• Coordinate vendor relationships and ensure timely procurement of startup-related materials and services.
• Maintain accurate startup documentation and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline startup processes and improve implementation strategies.
• Provide post-launch support to ensure successful transition into steady-state operations.
• Coordinate extensive travel arrangements for startup teams and leadership.
• Manage changing schedules and priorities while ensuring seamless execution of startup activities.

Skills

Project coordination

Operations support

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independence

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

MAU Workforce Solutions is seeking a Distribution Center Startup Coordinator to support the nationwide launch of new client facilities. This role focuses on coordinating onboarding, facility readiness, travel logistics, vendor management, and training to ensure rapid startup and smooth daily operations.

Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced startup environments, manage multiple workstreams, and are comfortable traveling up to 75% to support launches and deployments across the country.