Transportation Analyst

Are you looking for more?
 

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What we need:

Mohawk is looking for a Transportation Analyst who can do more for Mohawk Flooring North America brands by providing communication between agencies, departments, and customers as well as analysis to assist with cost saving measures, problem solving, and improving departmental operations. This role will be responsible for analyzing transportation data, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance overall transportation efficiency. Hours for this role will be from 10am-7pm, Monday through Friday. 

What you’ll do:

• Work on projects and assignments as part of the larger Transportation team.
• Draw from prior experience, interpret facts, and identify incomplete data/anomalies to solve problems.
• Responsible for facilitating and/or coordinating transportation operations.
• Manage fleet and carrier compliance with DOT and other various agencies.
• Coordinate across multiple internal departments and external resources to deliver shipments in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Perform accurate analyses, conduct research, and draw meaningful conclusions on various transportation related tasks.
• Negotiate on price and other matters with vendors, carriers, and contractors.
• Assist with cost saving opportunities such as minimizing unnecessary costs (detention, demurrage).
• May be responsible for payment of various vendors supporting OTR department.
• May be responsible for scheduling preventative equipment maintenance, tracking customer orders upon request, assisting with customer related problems, and various other transportation matters as defined by designated department.
• Perform other duties as needed

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

What you’re good at:

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well as industry practices and standards.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products

What else?

• We’re located in a pretty great spot – check out this video to see what we mean.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.