Logistics & Transportation Coordinator

About Us

Company Overview

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company serving the commercial and residential construction markets across United States and Canada. In conjunction with Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), a premier provider of commercial door, frame, and hardware solutions, FBM supports a broad range of construction and architectural projects nationwide.

Together, FBM and UDHG’s 8,000+ Team Members are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development. By combining scale, specialty expertise, and a customer-first mindset, we deliver high-quality products and services to contractors, builders, and project teams across diverse markets. As the organization continues to grow and evolve following the recent acquisition by Lowe’s, we are investing in strong, forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success.

Position Overview

At Foundation Building Materials (FBM), the Logistics & Transportation Coordinator I serves as a central coordinator between FBM branches, purchasing teams, and logistics partners to ensure smooth and efficient transportation operations. Supporting all FBM locations, this role manages the flow of logistics information across multiple shipment modes. As a Logistics & Transportation Coordinator, you will be a key force behind the execution of smarter shipping decisions and stronger customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Logistics Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison and point of contact for FBM Logistics-related activities and shipment workflows
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication with Sales, Branch Operations, and Purchasing teams regarding shipment status, location tracking, and workflow updates
• Coordinate with incumbent 3PL and transportation providers regarding shipment information, capacity, and rates
• Partner with manufacturing suppliers to ensure pickup readiness and shipment accuracy

End-to-End Shipment Oversight

• Receive shipment requests from branches, sales personnel, and purchasing teams
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of all LTL and FTL shipments and quote requests into the Shipwell Transportation Management System (TMS)
• Provide shipment details and updates promptly to requestors and stakeholders
• Work directly with incumbent 3PL and transportation providers to secure shipping capacity
• Provide real-time shipment status updates using Shipwell Validate shipment creation data with purchasing and operations teams to ensure accuracy

Logistics Technology & Issue Resolution

• Provide first-level technical and operational support for LTL and truckload shipments
• Escalate second-level technical and operational issues to designated Logistics & Transportation team members
• Escalate complex, high-priority, or unresolved issues to the Director of Logistics

Transportation Strategy Alignment & Analytics

• Collaborate with Logistics & Transportation team members to ensure activities align with transportation strategy
• Ensure all shipment information is accurately entered into Shipwell to support future reporting and analytics

Additional Responsibilities & Miscellaneous

• Perform other duties as assigned to support Logistics, Transportation, and corporate objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Experience with web-based software applications required; transportation management system experience preferred
• Experience with FBM’s ERP system, Cloud Suite, preferred but not required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required;
  Microsoft Outlook and Excel preferred
• Strong professional written communication skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Logistics, and Sales
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with a variety of technology applications
• Proficiency in office productivity software including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt quickly to changing circumstances

Reports To Director of…