Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.
Purpose
As a Transportation Coordinator Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting Builders FirstSource’s Transportation and Supply Chain teams. You will learn how freight is managed from mills to BFS locations in a fast-paced corporate environment, while helping ensure products move efficiently and cost-effectively.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with coordinating inbound and outbound freight with carriers, suppliers, and BFS facilities.
• Support rail activity by tracking shipments and helping resolve congestion issues.
• Help schedule carrier pick-ups and deliveries to BFS locations.
• Learn how freight planning and load tendering are managed to ensure efficiency.
• Assist in evaluating freight carriers and comparing shipping rates.
• Communicate shipment status updates to supply chain and field teams.
• Verify carrier compliance and insurance requirements.
• Contribute to troubleshooting delivery or pick-up issues.
• Gain exposure to transportation performance metrics (KPIs).
• Support additional transportation and logistics projects as assigned.

What You’ll Learn

• Fundamentals of freight management and carrier selection.
• How to analyze transportation costs and identify efficiencies.
• Best practices in logistics communication and problem-solving.
• The role of transportation in supporting supply chain operations.

Who We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Junior or senior standing preferred, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) is a plus.

Work Environment

• Office-based with occasional exposure to warehouse or shipping environments.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. if needed.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.
Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening

• Assist with coordinating inbound and outbound freight with carriers, suppliers, and BFS facilities.
• Support rail activity by tracking shipments and helping resolve congestion issues.
• Help schedule carrier pick-ups and deliveries to BFS locations.
• Learn how freight planning and load tendering are managed to ensure efficiency.
• Assist in evaluating freight carriers and comparing shipping rates.
• Communicate shipment status updates to supply chain and field teams.
• Verify carrier compliance and insurance requirements.
• Contribute to troubleshooting delivery or pick-up issues.
• Gain exposure to transportation performance metrics (KPIs).
• Support additional transportation and logistics projects as assigned