Transportation Analyst

Mohawk Industries Inc.; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries Inc. is seeking a Transportation Analyst to analyze data, improve efficiency, and coordinate shipments across departments. You will negotiate terms with vendors, help reduce costs, and support DOT/compliance efforts to maintain reliable operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–4 years of relevant experience; in-office focus with flexible arrangements. Mohawk offers a global platform with diverse brands and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion with sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transportation data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate transportation operations and work with multiple departments.
• Negotiate with vendors and carriers on price and terms.
• Support cost-saving opportunities and ensure on-time shipments.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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Transportation Analyst

Date: Oct 29, 2026

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:

The Transportation Analyst is an established performer that is responsible for the 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.

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.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

What else?

• While we’re a primarily in-office team, we thrive on flexibility and ensure our people can balance personal and professional time
• We’re located in a 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.