Transportation Manager LTL/Customer Direct TL, 1st Shift (Plant 54, Dalton, Ga) Position Available In Whitfield, Georgia

Job Title Transportation Manager – LTL/Customer Direct TL, 1st Shift (Plant 54, Dalton, Ga) Position Overview Shaw Industries is seeking a Transportation Manager – LTL/Customer Direct 1st shift. Primary responsibilities include transportation procurement, carrier management, and carrier compliance. This position will translate customers’ transportation requirements into a carrier sourcing strategy, including carrier identification, development of RFPs, rate negotiations, and carrier contracting. Provide continuous improvement by ensuring high service levels and driving costs down through analytics, process streamlining and ongoing new-carrier identification and aggressive rate negotiations. Study and understand transport market rates, capacity trends and cost pressures. Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

Responsibilities:

Establish and grow long lasting, sustainable relationships with Truckload (TL) and Less than Truckload (LTL) carriers as well as 3PL Service Providers. Ensure goals are aligned to provide best options to Shaw Industries. Responsible for purchasing transportation service for both LTL and Customer Truckloads on a routine basis. Coordinate carrier meetings and rate negotiations with senior level executives from leading transportation providers to minimize cost and maximize service throughout Shaw’s network. Understand and provide leadership with Shaw’s TL/LTL environment and contract/rate application. . Manage relationship with SMC3 and utilize CzarLite rating tools to evaluate cost impact. Understand NMFC rating and ensure Shaw products are rated at the appropriate freight class. Analyze historical shipment data to identify customer specific cost saving opportunities and develop strategies to achieve cost reductions while maintaining high levels of service for existing customers, working closely with operations and Sales. Conduct analysis of competitors’ offerings and strategies and maintain awareness of the competitive environment. Onboard new carriers initiate contracting to ensure they comply with Shaw’s safety, insurance and financial standards. Monitor carrier performance to ensure compliance to Shaw’s service standards in regard to on time pickup and delivery, communication, and acceptance of loads. Work with the LTL/TL Carriers (Brokers) to identify areas of disruption and create action plans to improve the process. Create and publish quarterly customer truckload/rail rates for the entire US within Shawonline.com Maintain rate tables and contracts for both LTL and Broker Carriers. Collaborate and communicate with functional counterparts and departments regarding the effects of transportation including analysis and/or information surrounding the Transportation Industry. Qualifications 4 Year Degree and 1+ years management experience TL and LTL experience preferred Experience with transportation management systems a plus Excel spreadsheet creation and manipulation Demonstrated analytical skills and making recommendations from the analysis Working knowledge of transportation licensing and permitting

Required Competencies:

Demonstrate Customer Orientation Create Strategic Plan Lead Change Build Trusting Relationships Drive Results Coach and Develop Others Shaw benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance and disability coverage Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Health savings account Paid Time Off Parental Leave 401K and Retirement Plans Product discounts for employees Adoption assistance Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations) And much more. Work Shift 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. As we continue to monitor the spread of

COVID-19

(coronavirus), we might determine the need to postpone in-person interviews to ensure the health and safety of our associates, candidates, and the community. In this case, we can accommodate with a phone or video interview, and will schedule an in-person interview for a later date. The method by which you interview does not impact your standing as a candidate for this position. Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is more than a flooring company – we are 22,000 people united in our vision of creating a better future for our customers, for our people, for our community and for our company. We provide carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf and other specialty items for residential and commercial markets worldwide. We meet diverse customer needs through an expansive portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Hospitality, Shaw Sports Turf, Southwest Greens, USFloors and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway with nearly $6 billion in annual revenue and representation throughout the U.S., as well as in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Great Britain, India, Mexico, Scotland, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. For more information about our company brands, operations and community involvement, visit www.shawinc.com. If you need any additional assistance or accommodation or have questions, please contact us at shaw.recruiting@shawinc.com