Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Architectural Services, Communication Skills, Construction, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, Data Quality, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Diversity, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Hospital, Less Than Truckload (LTL), Logistics, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Residential Construction, Sales, Spreadsheets, Staff Development, Strategic Analysis, Technical Support, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Time Management, Transportation and Logistics, Vision Plan, Word Processing, Writing Skills
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.
Overview:
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.
Responsibilities and Qualifications:
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, CloudSuite, 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
Compensation and Benefits:
Reports To
Director of Logistics and Transportation
Compensation
The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position. Within the range, individual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, and work location within state. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.
Benefits
At FBM, we’re committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. Our excellent package includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans with leading national providers
- Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company Provided Basic Life and Accident Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
- Legal Insurance Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Company Holidays
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
Statements:
Equal Opportunity Employer
Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at
Talent@myfbm.com
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Posting Period
This job will be posted for at least 5 days, starting on the initial post date reflected above.